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The Power and the Passion to Provide Hope!
The United States Equine Rescue League, Inc. (USERL) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization founded for the protection of equines. There are now 4 operational USERL states in the U.S.: North Carolina, Virginia, Indiana and Kentucky. The USERL regions within these states operate under the corporation of USERL.
MISSION STATEMENT:
The United States Equine Rescue League (USERL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. We rescue abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and rehabilitation; and finally find them a compatible, loving home. We believe that education is the long-term solution to improving the lives of equines.
The United States Equine Rescue League (USERL) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the compassionate care of equines. Our mission is to save, protect, and rehabilitate equines in need. We rescue abused, neglected, or abandoned equines; provide them with care and rehabilitation; and finally find them a compatible, loving home. We believe that education is the long-term solution to improving the lives of equines.
Organization Information:
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Find out more about our programs, plus financial information at:
Find out more about our programs, plus financial information at:
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Get Involved!
Shop for USERL merchandise or donate for a general or specific need at www.userlstore.org
For donations of hay, tack, and other horse-related items, contact your local region or email info@userl.org
Horses Available for Adoption
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Donate and Make a Difference in a Horse's Life Today!
Horses are allowed to be adopted out of the state they are located, but potential adopters are required to visit to appropriately screen and match horses with them. Available horses are listed below according to the state where the horse is located, for your convenience.
Education
USERL instructs Equine Cruelty Courses in NC and Virginia. Click below for information on these courses.
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Finding a good home for your horse is a difficult process and can potentially be harmful for your horse if not done properly and responsibly. Helpful tips can reduce your chances of putting your horse in a bad situation.
Click Here for tips on finding your horse a good home.
Click Here for tips on finding your horse a good home.
Do you have a question about putting weight on a horse, or the best diet for your horse?
The AAEP has an
"Ask The Vet: Equine Nutrition" post that covers these questions and more regarding feeding a horse.
Click Here for more information
"Ask The Vet: Equine Nutrition" post that covers these questions and more regarding feeding a horse.
Click Here for more information
Foundation Support:
Thoroughbred Charities of America
PetSmart Charities
Build-A-Bear
Workshop Foundation
ASPCA Equine Fund
Neal Foundation
Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust
George Patterson Family Trust
Tony Stewart Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation
Winston-Salem Foundation
Avrum Katz Foundation
O'Neill Foundation
PetSmart Charities
Build-A-Bear
Workshop Foundation
ASPCA Equine Fund
Neal Foundation
Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust
George Patterson Family Trust
Tony Stewart Foundation
Triangle Community Foundation
Winston-Salem Foundation
Avrum Katz Foundation
O'Neill Foundation
USERL gratefully thanks the following foundations that have supported USERL programs with grant awards:
CURRENT NEWS: (go to Regional Websites to see more local news in your area)
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Report Horse Neglect/Abuse
The ASPCA awarded $5,000 to assist with the care of the 9 horses USERL accepted into the Horse Program from Fair Dinkum Rescue this past spring. Funds are to be used for veterinary, feed, hay and farrier care expenses.
USERL is grateful for the ASPCA's assistance as it offsets the large costs associated with taking in a group such as this (versus just 1 or 2) and thanks the ASPCA for this award to help these horses have a second chance at life!
USERL is grateful for the ASPCA's assistance as it offsets the large costs associated with taking in a group such as this (versus just 1 or 2) and thanks the ASPCA for this award to help these horses have a second chance at life!
ASPCA awards USERL $5,000
Fair Dinkum Farm and Equine Rescue (FDFER)/Homestretch Equine Rescue Foundation was closed down shortly after the founder and manager was extradited to Cody, WY for several charges of fraudulent checks. USERL-Indiana Region was asked to house a group of horses from the rescue that had no where to go. Jennifer Hack, USERL's Executive Director whose residence is in Indiana, organized the transport and shelter of the horses.
"Pacer", left, and "Z Me Zipp", right, photographed upon arrival to a USERL Quarantine, are two of 9 horses USERL sheltered from Fair Dinkum Horse Rescue.
Do you live in NC, VA, IN or Kentucky and want to help the horses?
Do you live in NC? Support the horses with a USERL NC License Plate!
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Available! Click Here for details.
Links of Interest
More to come...
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From NC - Central Piedmont Region:
The USERL NC - Central Piedmont Region held a "Parade of Breeds" fundraiser at Chetola Farms on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The event was a huge success thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers that organized, planned and staffed it. A jovial crowd of approximately 350-400 people were treated to a Parade of 22 different breeds (including USERL horses). There were kids activities, merchandise to buy and bid on, vets, farriers, nutritionists, Parelli kids
demos, and more.
Congratulations to the NC-Central Piedmont for a job well done!
The USERL NC - Central Piedmont Region held a "Parade of Breeds" fundraiser at Chetola Farms on Sunday, October 12, 2008. The event was a huge success thanks to the hard work of countless volunteers that organized, planned and staffed it. A jovial crowd of approximately 350-400 people were treated to a Parade of 22 different breeds (including USERL horses). There were kids activities, merchandise to buy and bid on, vets, farriers, nutritionists, Parelli kids
demos, and more.
Congratulations to the NC-Central Piedmont for a job well done!
"Holly", a USERL Miniature Horse on the right, meets and greets other equines and guests at the NC-Central Piedmont's Parade of Breeds event.
USERL Regional Stories of Interest
"Willow's" fight to survive severe neglect and deplorable living conditions.
NC - Triangle Region:
A 4H Club gives their time and effort to the horses.
THANK YOU - Union County Saddle Club!
NC - Central Piedmont Region:
Va - Tidewater Region:
NC - Sandhills Region:
Memorial for Henry Edward Bryant, Jr.
Kentucky Region:
An "Amazing" pony surrendered to USERL-KY Region undergoes amazing transformation with the help of Dragon Fly Farms Hoof Care.
Thanks to the
Tony Stewart Foundation
for their sponsorship of USERL for "Chase for a Cause". Their efforts raised over $1,000 for the horses!
Tony Stewart Foundation
for their sponsorship of USERL for "Chase for a Cause". Their efforts raised over $1,000 for the horses!
2008 brought over 200 neglected horses into USERL's program from cruelty investigations in 4 U.S. States. Help USERL to help the neglected horses of 2009 by making a tax-deductible donation now, or sponsor a USERL horse in our program!
Your contribution will help neglected, abused, abandoned horses currently in rehabilitation now, or one of the many that will be coming into the program in 2009.
Help give them a second chance at a new life!
Visit our online store and donate/sponsor to save a horse in need!
Press Release: November 30, 2008:
USERL Investigators were asked to assist with a case in Surry County, NC involving a large group of horses in need of immediate removal from life threatening conditions. The owner had failed to comply with Animal Control's recommendations of basic care, and carcasses of horses who had lost their battle for life littered the property.
On November 26th, with only 24 hr. notice, eight USERL Investigators and volunteers from the USERL Triad and Triangle Regions, and three Surry County Animal Control Officers removed the surviving 12 horses, ponies and foals under a seizure warrant and transported them to three USERL quarantine farms. Read more...
USERL Investigators were asked to assist with a case in Surry County, NC involving a large group of horses in need of immediate removal from life threatening conditions. The owner had failed to comply with Animal Control's recommendations of basic care, and carcasses of horses who had lost their battle for life littered the property.
On November 26th, with only 24 hr. notice, eight USERL Investigators and volunteers from the USERL Triad and Triangle Regions, and three Surry County Animal Control Officers removed the surviving 12 horses, ponies and foals under a seizure warrant and transported them to three USERL quarantine farms. Read more...
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Donations are needed and very much appreciated to help care for these horses and ponies to recover from their horrible neglect and have a second chance at life!
Read about USERL's 2008 Equine Cruelty Course! Click Here
December 17, 2008:
Six horses were seized in collaboration of USERL and Wake County, NC due to a neglect report where one horse died. Upon arrival, another mare was down and needed medical care. Three mares and three foals were removed from the property. A mare and an orphan foal were taken to NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine for immediate medical care. Those two are doing fine now and all are now in USERL quarantine facilities. Updates coming soon!
Six horses were seized in collaboration of USERL and Wake County, NC due to a neglect report where one horse died. Upon arrival, another mare was down and needed medical care. Three mares and three foals were removed from the property. A mare and an orphan foal were taken to NCSU College of Veterinary Medicine for immediate medical care. Those two are doing fine now and all are now in USERL quarantine facilities. Updates coming soon!
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Click the button to donate towards the care of this group of mares and foals now!
