There are a variety of equine programs and organizations in the area. Here is a list of resources:
The Baco Fund
Helps horse owners with emergency veterinary bills.
Contact Franci Taub-Martin at mtngirlog@gmail.com or 303 570-4402.
Colorado Horse Council (CHC)
Grassroots organization dedicated to protecting and advancing shared equine interests through legislation and education. Go to the CHC website for information on judicial/legislative issues, emergency disasters, and equine related resources.
www.coloradohorsecouncil.com 22 S. 4th Ave. Ste. 106, Brighton, CO 80601
303 292-4981
Colorado Horse Forum
An online community committed to the well-being of horses and horse enthusiasts in Colorado.
coloradohorseforum.com
Colorado Horse Rescue (CHR)
In addition to rescuing horses, CHR also provides:
Equine Crisis Assistance Program. Small short-term grants are available for horse feed and care to horse owners experiencing temporary hardship financial, illness, injury, or natural disaster.
Surrender Program. Accepts surrendered horses from responsible horse owners who have suffered a catastrophic life event and find that they are unable to care for their horse(s). www.CHR.org info@chr.org
720 494-1414
10386 N 65th St. Longmont, CO 80503
Colorado Horse Rescue Network
Maintains a statewide network of foster homes and transporters for neglected, abused or slaughter bound. In addition CHRN offers a time limited “Buy Out” a program for horse owners who need to surrender an unwanted or at risk horses for foster placement, rehabilitation, training and adoption.
720 270-5197 www.coloradohorserescuenetwork.com
Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance (CUHA)
Provides emergency funding for horse training, gelding, humane euthanasia, special equipment, hay, medical assistance, or boarding. Also sponsors Equidopt a data base of horse rescues and other organizations that promote responsible horse ownership. www.counwantedhorse.org info@counwantedhorse.org
720 598-CUHA (2842)
Humane Society of Colorado
Offers advocacy, and education on horse welfare and care. Website contains guidelines on horse care, resources for making a humane end of life decision for your horse, and information on equine rescue and emergency response. See Facebook page for information directly related to Colorado.
Aubyn Royall, Colorado State Director coloradohumane.org www.facebook.com/HSUSColorado Email address: Colorado@hsus.org
303 669-4021
Jefferson County Horse Council (JCHC)
JCHC is an all-volunteer organization dedicated to advocacy for and promotion and protection of horses. JCHC works to keep members informed about relevant equine issues in Jefferson County. Their website has an abundance of information on all things horsey in Jeffco. Search the internet for horse councils specific to your county. www.jeffcohorse.com info@jeffcohorse.com
P.O Box 1177, Golden, CO 80402
Rocky Mountain Horse Rescue
Local horse rescue also provides free use of rescue slings and equipment to anyone in need. http://www.rockymountainhorserescue.org Contact Bini Abbott 303 424-0037 9190 Alkire St. Arvada, CO 80005
