Abandoned Horses - The Rising Concern Of Equine Society.
May 11th, 2008 by Nancy swigart
Have you ever heard of a phrase called “The Abandoned Horses”? Do you know what it means? “Abandoned Horse” is a phrase which is used to describe horses which is considered no longer useful by its owners. Some horse owners are either dispassionate or they might not be capable in providing proper care for their horses. Due to the price hike of hay and grains, many horse owners are experiencing the economic pinch.
Accordingly, what happens to all these abandoned horses? All over USA many horse rescue agencies are working very hard in saving as many horses they can. They are struggling too hard in raising revenues to provide proper care for rescued horses. The economical situation and hiking prices of hay and grains are prompting many horse rescue agencies to close their doors. So if the rescue agencies stop working due to economic crisis, the amount of horses in need raises and it will be a great disaster for the equine society. Latest survey states that basic care for one horse is around $1,500 to $2,000 per annum.
According to the annual report, over 100,000 horses from USA were slaughtered and transported to other countries for human consumption. Recent studies states that out of 100,000 horses 93% of the horses are healthy, but still they are slayed.
So as a horse owner what can you do to solve this problem? First you must discover some proper ways to take care of your horse by providing the best you can even though you are financially weak. And one thing, when you are not in a situation to take proper care of your horse, find a good rescue agency in your area and admit your horse, so that they can take care or your horse.
If you do not own a horse, volunteering your time and energy to help rescues care for neglected, abused and abandoned horses in your area is always appreciated. This is one of the most priceless and valuable thing which you can do to offer a second life to unwanted horses. If you are unable to help physically then you can help rescues financially by joining horse rescue agencies.
So, we people must become aware of this social issue and help to reduce the plight of the unwanted horses.
