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Brooklynne + Zeenah
I was right, their connection on the ground and in the saddle was instant, my daughter felt so safe and connected to her.She hadn’t been adopted yet because she was waiting for us and now I understand…these two are magic together and a match made in horse rescue heaven.
The Right Horse Initiative Receives AAEP’s Equine Welfare Award
The Right Horse Initiative has received The Lavin Cup from American Association of Equine (AAEP) in recognition of the nonprofit organization’s innovative approach to solving the growing problem of unwanted horses in the United States…..
Lauren + Chessrate
There are so many wonderful horses who are looking for and deserve a second job, second chance, and second life. Chessrate just needed the right owner to come along. I honestly believe she picked me. The Right Horse made sure we found each other.
ASPCA Takes On The Right Horse Initiative to Increase Equine Adoption Efforts Nationwide
The ASPCA is expanding their equine welfare efforts by welcoming The Right Horse Initiative as an official program of the ASPCA. As a program of the ASPCA, the Initiative will remain focused on massively increasing the number of horse adoptions….
Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Inaugural Report
Report analyzes survey responses from organizations that take custody of transitioning and at-risk equines across the United States and Puerto Rico…..
Sadie + Cooper
For my 16th birthday, when most girls get a car, I was blessed to get a horse named Cooper and call him mine! I was the happiest girl ever. We had such a bond and a love from the minute we laid eyes on each other. I will never forget the day that we rescued each other!
Natalie + Prince
Today, Prince and I enjoy lots of trail rides together and he also participates in Equine Psychotherapy helping kids and adults on the ground. I’m proud to tell everyone that my horse makes me a better person, and it’s true
Cindy + Paladin
As the months went by he would reach out and lightly touch me with his nose, just to be close to me. I think that was a big step for him. He tried so hard to do what I asked. He really loved me, I think, before I loved him.
20 Horses Adopted from The Right Horse Training Grant
New Mexico Horse Rescue at Walkin N Circles Ranch adopted out a record 20 horses in their spring adopt-a-thon. The horses were available for adoption after additional training…..
Katelyn + Champ
I fell in love with Champ and just had to have him. Champ wasn’t like the other horses. There is something about him that I just fell in love with. We connected so well and it’s like we understood one another.
21 Horses Adopted at the Third Annual Appalachian Trainer Face Off
21 horses were adopted at the 2019 Appalachian Trainer Face Off. The event paired 24 trainers with untrained horses in transition for a 100-day training challenge that culminated in a competition and adoption event…..
Beth + Una
The love they share for one another is so special it’s hard to put it into words. Una’s eyes light up when she hears her voice. Una still follows Cariana everywhere she goes. It is a beautiful thing to see the love these two have for each other.