Temporary hardship happens, and we want to help you and your beloved horse(s) get through unexpected tough times together. There are a number of equine serving programs in our community. Here is a list of resources to refer to if you know of or discover a horse in need:
Fleet of Angels
https://www.fleetofangels.org/
The Fleet of Angels not only has an emergency hay bank, but they also help with disaster response, emergency event management and has a transportation network for at-risk equines.
Dumb Friends League
ddfl.org/equine-admissions-form/
The Dumb Friends League takes in equine surrender if you can no longer care for your horse(s).
The Baco Fund
Email Franci Taub-Martin at mtngirlog@gmail.com or 303-570-4402
Helps those who need emergency vet bill assistance.
Colorado Horse Rescue Leg Up Program
https://www.chr.org/rehoming/leg-up-program/
CHR provides small short-term grants available for horse feed and care to horse owners experiencing temporary hardship financial, illness, injury or natural disaster. They also accept surrendered horses from responsible horse owners who have suffered a catastrophic life event and find that they are unable to care for their horse(s).
Colorado Horse Council (CHC)
www.coloradohorsecouncil.com
Grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and advancing shared equine interests through legislation and education. GO to the CHC website for information on judicial/legislative issues, emergency disasters, and equine related resources.
Colorado Horsecare Foodbank
www.horsefoodbank.org
Provides temporary grants of emergency hay, grain, veterinary care and horse-shoeing for Colorado horse owners experiencing financial hardship and or natural disaster.
Colorado Horse Rescue Network
https://www.coloradohorserescuenetwork.com/
CHRN offers a time limited “Buy Out” a program for horse owners who need to surrender an unwanted or at risk horses for foster placement, rehabilitation, training and adoption.
Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance (CUHA)
www.counwantedhorse.org
Provides emergency funding for horse training, gelding, humane euthanasia, special equipment, hay, medical assistance, or boarding.
Humane Society of Colorado
www.facebook.com/HSUSColorado or email Colorado@hsus.org
Contains guidelines on horse care, resources for making a humane end of life decision for your horse, and information on equine rescue and emergency response.
Rocky Mountain Horse Rescue
http://www.rockymountainhorserescue.org
Local horse rescue also provides free use of rescue slings and equipment to anyone in need.
Unwanted Horse Coalition
www.Unwantedhorsecoalition.org
Broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together to reduce the number of unwanted horses. Advocates for and raises awareness of unwanted horses and offers information to the public regarding the responsibilities of long-term horse ownership. Financial and planning assistance available to groups interested in hosting a low cost or no cost “Operation Gelding Clinic.”
Fleet of Angels
https://www.fleetofangels.org/
The Fleet of Angels not only has an emergency hay bank, but they also help with disaster response, emergency event management and has a transportation network for at-risk equines.
Dumb Friends League
ddfl.org/equine-admissions-form/
The Dumb Friends League takes in equine surrender if you can no longer care for your horse(s).
The Baco Fund
Email Franci Taub-Martin at mtngirlog@gmail.com or 303-570-4402
Helps those who need emergency vet bill assistance.
Colorado Horse Rescue Leg Up Program
https://www.chr.org/rehoming/leg-up-program/
CHR provides small short-term grants available for horse feed and care to horse owners experiencing temporary hardship financial, illness, injury or natural disaster. They also accept surrendered horses from responsible horse owners who have suffered a catastrophic life event and find that they are unable to care for their horse(s).
Colorado Horse Council (CHC)
www.coloradohorsecouncil.com
Grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and advancing shared equine interests through legislation and education. GO to the CHC website for information on judicial/legislative issues, emergency disasters, and equine related resources.
Colorado Horsecare Foodbank
www.horsefoodbank.org
Provides temporary grants of emergency hay, grain, veterinary care and horse-shoeing for Colorado horse owners experiencing financial hardship and or natural disaster.
Colorado Horse Rescue Network
https://www.coloradohorserescuenetwork.com/
CHRN offers a time limited “Buy Out” a program for horse owners who need to surrender an unwanted or at risk horses for foster placement, rehabilitation, training and adoption.
Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance (CUHA)
www.counwantedhorse.org
Provides emergency funding for horse training, gelding, humane euthanasia, special equipment, hay, medical assistance, or boarding.
Humane Society of Colorado
www.facebook.com/HSUSColorado or email Colorado@hsus.org
Contains guidelines on horse care, resources for making a humane end of life decision for your horse, and information on equine rescue and emergency response.
Rocky Mountain Horse Rescue
http://www.rockymountainhorserescue.org
Local horse rescue also provides free use of rescue slings and equipment to anyone in need.
Unwanted Horse Coalition
www.Unwantedhorsecoalition.org
Broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together to reduce the number of unwanted horses. Advocates for and raises awareness of unwanted horses and offers information to the public regarding the responsibilities of long-term horse ownership. Financial and planning assistance available to groups interested in hosting a low cost or no cost “Operation Gelding Clinic.”
