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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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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 gives thanks to the following foundations that have supported USERL programs with grant awards:
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Report Horse Neglect/Abuse
Do you live in NC, VA, IN or Kentucky and want to help the horses?
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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!
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!
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.
Update! February 13, 2009:
The petition for bond for care of the horses was won in court today.
Read more...
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.
Update! February 13, 2009:
The petition for bond for care of the horses was won in court today.
Read more...
Help shelter rescued equines! Nominated 501(c)(3) charities will receive $25 of a purchase towards the Buyer's rescue of their choice! Click the logo to the left for more information.
January 22, 2009:
USERL investigators, volunteers and foster farms assisted Isle of Wight officials in Virginia in the removal of 25 horses in a case of gross neglect.
Owners have been charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty.
Update! April 2, 2009:
A plea agreement was reached today in the Isle of Wight, VA Read more...
USERL investigators, volunteers and foster farms assisted Isle of Wight officials in Virginia in the removal of 25 horses in a case of gross neglect.
Owners have been charged with 20 counts of animal cruelty.
Update! April 2, 2009:
A plea agreement was reached today in the Isle of Wight, VA Read more...
Isle of Wight, Va Case
Wake County, NC Case
RICHMOND, Va. , February 4, 2009 - Ten emaciated horses were seized last night from a location near Prospect, Virginia after a concerned citizen reported seeing a dead horse on the property. When Prince Edward Animal Control officers arrived at the location they found 10 other horses in very poor condition. Read more...
Update! March 22, 2009 - A Prince Edward County woman was charged on Friday with six counts of animal cruelty after one horse was found dead on the property and ten others were found suffering from neglect and starvation.
Update! March 22, 2009 - A Prince Edward County woman was charged on Friday with six counts of animal cruelty after one horse was found dead on the property and ten others were found suffering from neglect and starvation.
Socks For Horses generously donated Whinny Warmer Socks to USERL horses. This product is sure to help our horses with arthritis during the cold winter months!
USERL Regional Events!
RMI RALEIGH BENEFIT
HORSE SHOW
TO ENDOW THE
NCSU EQUESTRIAN
HUNT SEAT TEAM
and the
U.S.EQUINE RESCUE LEAGUE
HORSE SHOW
TO ENDOW THE
NCSU EQUESTRIAN
HUNT SEAT TEAM
and the
U.S.EQUINE RESCUE LEAGUE
Get Involved!
In The News
NC-Triangle Region:
Natural Horsemanship Clinic
with
Randy Abernathy
April 26th, 2009 9:00am to 12:00pm
Click Here for more info!
with
Randy Abernathy
April 26th, 2009 9:00am to 12:00pm
Click Here for more info!
VA-Richmond Region:
NC-Central Coast Region:
April 3, 2009
Press Release:
Today the neglect of 11 horses will end with the seizure of all horses on the property at 4849 Enniskillen Road in Fayetteville, NC belonging to Tammy Montiel, the owner of “Private Equine Animal Sanctuary”. Horses in her care were donated for retirement at the facility.
Read more on the USERL - NC Triangle Region's website.
Press Release:
Today the neglect of 11 horses will end with the seizure of all horses on the property at 4849 Enniskillen Road in Fayetteville, NC belonging to Tammy Montiel, the owner of “Private Equine Animal Sanctuary”. Horses in her care were donated for retirement at the facility.
Read more on the USERL - NC Triangle Region's website.
In addition, Wilson County of NC has had two cases of cruelty break this past week that are also being housed by the NC Triangle Region of USERL.
Read more on the USERL- NC Triangle website.
Read more on the USERL- NC Triangle website.
Prince Edward Cnty, Va Case
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, April 22, 2009. Investigators and volunteers from the United States Equine Rescue League assisted Gloucester County Animal Control in the seizure of eight horses Monday from a property in Hayes, Virginia after one horse seized weeks earlier was found to have suffered a severe leg injury. Read more...
RICHMOND, VIRGINIA, April 22, 2009. Investigators and volunteers from the United States Equine Rescue League assisted Gloucester County Animal Control in the seizure of eight horses Monday from a property in Hayes, Virginia after one horse seized weeks earlier was found to have suffered a severe leg injury. Read more...
Cumberland County, NC Case
Wilson County, NC Cases
Gloucester County, VA
USERL Assist with seizure of 25 horses in Bedford County, VA:
May 4, 2009:
25 horses have been removed from a farm in Bedford County, and the owner charged with animal cruelty. USERL investigators and volunteers worked with county and state officials to remove them safely. They are now in quarantine facilities and will need extensive and costly care.
Read ABC 13 News Story.
25 horses have been removed from a farm in Bedford County, and the owner charged with animal cruelty. USERL investigators and volunteers worked with county and state officials to remove them safely. They are now in quarantine facilities and will need extensive and costly care.
Read ABC 13 News Story.
Photo courtesy of ABC 13 News
Critical Need!
Focus, a 6 year old Thoroughbred, who was rescued in Indiana three years ago from a failed racing career, was severely injured during a storm Monday morning while at a foster farm in Laurinburg, NC. The storm produced straight line winds gusting in excess of 125 miles an hour that ripped the roof off the barn, damaged the house and fencing of the foster, flipped the horse trailer and ripped out trees. Read more...
USERL Foster Farm in Laurinburg, NC hit by severe storm. USERL horse needs your help!
Updated Photos!