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Owner assistance programs—sometimes called safety net programs—are aimed at keeping owners with their horses through short periods of unexpected difficulty.
These programs offer assistance in many forms, including feed funds, veterinary services, emergency assistance, gelding,
and end-of-life care. Our resource lists information about safety net programs for horse owners across the United States.
National Owner Assistance Programs
Equestrian Aid Foundation
Offers help to horse people after injury or illness leaves them in need of support.
Fleet of Angels
Emergency assistance, hay grants, disaster grants, and more for private owners and 501©(3) horse rescues.
The Foundation For The Horse
Emergency assistance, disaster funds.
One Horse At A Time, Inc.
Emergency feed, gelding, and medical assistance for private owners and 501©(3) horse rescues.
RedRover Relief
Assistance for urgent medical care.
Safe Options for Rehoming Your Horse
If you are considering rehoming your horse, keep steps in mind to keep them safe.
Special Horses Emergency Fund
Awards immediate, small grants to rescues experiencing unforeseen and unexpected challenges.
United Horse Coalition Equine Resource Database
The UHC database includes safety net assistance, rescues, and grant opportunities.
US Horse Welfare and Rescue
Community hay banks, euthanasia assistance, and rehoming support for horse owners.
Vet Direct Safety Net
Emergency medical grants of $600 to help private horse owners pay for emergency vet bills with AAEP vets.