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Donate to USERL now to assist neglected and abused horses! USERL is unique in that no property is owned to use donated funds for maintenance, property mortgage, taxes, etc. Therefore, donated funds are largely for the direct expenses related to the care of the horses in our program such as veterinary care, feed, hay, bedding and farrier services. In addition, USERL is primarily a volunteer organization with only 2 part-time employees. Therefore, your donation makes a direct impact on those that need it - the horses!
Click the "DONATE" Button to learn more about how you can make a difference.
Click the "DONATE" Button to learn more about how you can make a difference.
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 3 operational USERL states in the U.S.: North Carolina, Virginia, and Iowa with three new states starting up operation (kentucky, Indiana and Colorado). 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.
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Report Horse Neglect/Abuse
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USERL Equine Cruelty Course Information:
Education:
Click Here for
"Tips on Finding Your Horse a Good Home.
"Tips on Finding Your Horse a Good Home.
Foundation Support:
USERL gratefully gives thanks to the following foundations that have supported USERL programs with grant awards:
PetSmart Charities
Build-A-Bear
Workshop Foundation
The Jessica Beath Foundation
ASPCA Equine Fund
Neal Foundation
Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust
George Patterson Family Trust
Tony Stewart Foundation
Thoroughbred Charities of America
Triangle Community Foundation
Winston-Salem Foundation
Avrum Katz Foundation
O'Neill Foundation
Build-A-Bear
Workshop Foundation
The Jessica Beath Foundation
ASPCA Equine Fund
Neal Foundation
Edith J. Goode Residuary Trust
George Patterson Family Trust
Tony Stewart Foundation
Thoroughbred Charities of America
Triangle Community Foundation
Winston-Salem Foundation
Avrum Katz Foundation
O'Neill Foundation
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Proudly Sponsored by:
The 2012
USERL Calendar
is available while supplies last!
USERL Calendar
is available while supplies last!
Horses Available for Adoption
Links of Interest
USERL's annual Christmas video depicting this year's and past year's horses sheltered, rehabilitated and re-homed in our Horse Program. We wish all our supporters, volunteers, fosters and adopters best wishes for a Merry Christmas!
*blessing to all of you that work so hard to help neglected/abused horses*
~USERL Board of Directors~
Click here for a Holiday Message to our supporters!
*blessing to all of you that work so hard to help neglected/abused horses*
~USERL Board of Directors~
Click here for a Holiday Message to our supporters!
Just a few of the success stories from our program!
Thank You!
USERL and the NCSU Hunt Seat Team would like to thank all our supporters and sponsors for the 2011 RMI Raleigh Benefit Horse Show fundraising events! It was a great success with over $14,000 gross proceeds!
Click poster for event photos! Please visit our sponsor links there to show our thanks!
Gift Ideas!
2012 USERL Memberships are now available, too! Comes with USERL Calendar while supplies last!
NEWS
USERL - Va Tidewater Region Assists County with Neglected Mare & Foal
November 17, 2011:
A mare and foal were surrendered to Virginia Beach Animal Control when a welfare check revealed an emaciated mare and a foal with an injured, infected leg.
The owner has been charged with 2 counts of animal cruelty, and has surrendered additional animals to other farms.
Read more...
A mare and foal were surrendered to Virginia Beach Animal Control when a welfare check revealed an emaciated mare and a foal with an injured, infected leg.
The owner has been charged with 2 counts of animal cruelty, and has surrendered additional animals to other farms.
Read more...
Watch WTKR News Story!
UPDATE!
Annual USERL Christmas Video:
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Find out more about our programs, plus financial information at:
Find out more about our programs, plus financial information at:
How Would You Say "No"?
The poor economy has had a devastating effect on the horses in our country the past two years. With care expenses increasing, and an increase in job loss and decreased income, horses are the first pets to suffer from a family's financial difficulties. Though intentional neglect, of course, still exists - USERL has seen an alarming increase in unintentional neglect. Through no fault of their owners, most horses in our program the past two years have entered via owner-surrenders due to financial duress.
Unfortunately, many more are waiting for help. And many have had to be turned away. With decreased donations from a struggling public, USERL - like many nonprofits across the country - has had to make difficult decisions on how many can enter our program for assistance. It's heartbreaking, but the only fiscally responsible decision to ensure the horses already in our program get the care they need. USERL would like to help more as funds allow. Can you help USERL assist horses in need? The horses in the slideshow above are just a few examples of the many assisted this year in our Horse Program. Now healthy and adopted or waiting for adoption - where would they be now if we had told them "No"?
Unfortunately, many more are waiting for help. And many have had to be turned away. With decreased donations from a struggling public, USERL - like many nonprofits across the country - has had to make difficult decisions on how many can enter our program for assistance. It's heartbreaking, but the only fiscally responsible decision to ensure the horses already in our program get the care they need. USERL would like to help more as funds allow. Can you help USERL assist horses in need? The horses in the slideshow above are just a few examples of the many assisted this year in our Horse Program. Now healthy and adopted or waiting for adoption - where would they be now if we had told them "No"?
Donate and make a difference today! Click the donate button to learn about the different ways to donate and assist neglected horses, donkeys and mules:
USERL's commitment to our program and transparency to public support has earned us the "Guidestar Exchange Seal", left. Primarily a foster network, most of your donated funds go directly to the care expenses of the horses coming into the program for quarantine, medical care and feed/hay and bedding. Following the initial few months of expensive costs to get them on the path to good health, many of our fosters then cover basic care costs for the benefit of tax deductible in-kind donations for their basic needs until they are adopted. Therefore, your donation makes a direct impact towards horses in need!
For more information on our programs, etc - go to "About Us", or visit Guidestar.org.
USERL's commitment to our program and transparency to public support has earned us the "Guidestar Exchange Seal", left. Primarily a foster network, most of your donated funds go directly to the care expenses of the horses coming into the program for quarantine, medical care and feed/hay and bedding. Following the initial few months of expensive costs to get them on the path to good health, many of our fosters then cover basic care costs for the benefit of tax deductible in-kind donations for their basic needs until they are adopted. Therefore, your donation makes a direct impact towards horses in need!
For more information on our programs, etc - go to "About Us", or visit Guidestar.org.