Where can you donate a horse?

* Equine rescue organizations: These organizations take in horses that have been abandoned, neglected, or abused, and provide them with food, water, shelter, and medical care. They also work to find new homes for the horses they rescue. Some equine rescue organizations include:

* The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA)

* The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS)

* The National Horse Protection Coalition (NHPC)

* Horse retirement farms: These farms provide a safe and comfortable place for horses to live out their retirement years. They typically have large pastures, plenty of food and water, and regular veterinary care. Some horse retirement farms include:

* Old Friends Equine Sanctuary

* The Pegasus Foundation

* The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation

* Therapeutic riding centers: These centers use horses to provide therapy for people with disabilities. They typically have trained staff who can help people with disabilities learn how to ride horses and benefit from the therapeutic effects of horseback riding. Some therapeutic riding centers include:

* The Equine Assisted Therapy Program at the University of California, Davis

* The PATH International Center for Therapeutic Horsemanship

* The Riding for the Disabled Association (RDA)