Copyright © United States Equine Rescue League, Inc. All rights reserved.
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 how to extend your hay during the hay shortage?
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 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
PetSmart Charities
Build-A-Bear 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
USERL gratefully thanks the following foundations that support USERL programs with grant awards:
CURRENT NEWS: (go to your regional websites - tabs on left - to see more local news in your area)
Abby was saved from starvation twice, the picture on the left is when she was taken into USERL custody on March 1, 2008. The kids in the photo on the right are from the Hilbriten High School Equestrian Club in Lenoir, NC. Their teacher/sponsor, Ms. Sara Starnes, is at the bottom left. The Equestrian club sold candy and raised $500.00 for Abby and the USERL. They also raised money to pay for their field trip on April 7th to visit Abby at her foster home, where they brushed her, showered her with attention, and even cleaned the barn! In July they plan on sponsoring a tack sale with the proceeds to go to the USERL. Way to go guys!
March 1, 2008
"Abby" is doing and looking great!
Photo May 29, 2008
Photo May 29, 2008
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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?
Get Your 2009 USERL Calendar Now!
Please join us in celebrating 10 years and almost 500 horses saved by watching our newest slideshow - Changed For Good, with music from the Broadway play "Wicked". In it are just a few of the horses that have touched our lives over the years, both before rescue and after. We hope you enjoy it as much as we at USERL do!
Do you live in NC? Support the horses with a USERL NC License Plate!
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Need To Re-Home your Horse?
There is currently no "license" required by a horse rescue, or "regulations" to mandate basic requirements for care of horses at a rescue. So how do you know if a rescue is reputable and responsible? It's more than just whether the organization is a 501(c)(3) registered non-profit.
It is up to the donator/volunteer/adopter/foster to research a rescue and decide if it's a legitimate operation. Click on the links below to read informative articles on what to look for, what to ask, etc. before you donate or volunteer/foster/adopt for a horse rescue:
Choosing a Horse Rescue
How to Choose A Rescue
It is up to the donator/volunteer/adopter/foster to research a rescue and decide if it's a legitimate operation. Click on the links below to read informative articles on what to look for, what to ask, etc. before you donate or volunteer/foster/adopt for a horse rescue:
Choosing a Horse Rescue
How to Choose A Rescue
Legitimate Rescues
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Non-Legitimate Rescues.
How to know which it is...
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Non-Legitimate Rescues.
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For only $10, you can support the horses and receive this beautiful 2009 Calendar depicting some of our most memorable equines over the past years. Also included is our sponsor names, advertisements, and coupons for the USERL store! 100% of the proceeds will be able to go directly to the USERL equine family!
Proudly Sponsored by:
Neuse River Veterinary Hospital
Available! Click Here for details.
Links of Interest
More to come...
USERL's
Annual Board Meeting
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September 6, 2008
12noon
Kure Beach, NC
Cancelled due to Hurricane Hannah
The Annual meeting will be re-scheduled and posted soon.
Annual Board Meeting
is
September 6, 2008
12noon
Kure Beach, NC
Cancelled due to Hurricane Hannah
The Annual meeting will be re-scheduled and posted soon.
[Home] [About USERL] [Regions] [Videos] [NC Horses] [VA Horses] [IN Horses] [KY Horses] [Foster] [Adoption] [Volunteer] [Equine Neglect] [USERL Store] [Contact]