Abandoned Horses - The Rising Concern Of Equine Society.

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 what can you as a horse owner do to solve this disaster? If you are a horse owner, take the responsibility for your animal and do everything possibly you can to make sure that it is properly cared for. Find out how to handle and care for your horse, providing the best nutrition, health care and guidance possible. Your aim should be to have a healthy horse that will give you many years of enjoyment.

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.

By: N-Swigart

Nancy Swigart is a great lover of horses and she has been a nurse for 35 years. She currently operates a horse rescue agency, www.sponsorahorse.org. She feels great in rescuing and rehabilitating neglected, abused, and abandoned horses.

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