A non-profit organization dedicated to assisting horses in need. It provides sanctuary in a safe, natural environment to horses that would otherwise face likely slaughter or unnecessary euthanasia. It offers rehbilitation, re-training and adoption services.
Values and Philosophy
We believe that horses are valuable individuals, worthy of care, compassion, respect and quality of life regardless of their ability to "produce". We feel it is our responsibility - and that of every person involved with horses, whether for pleasure or profit - to provide lifelong care for these animals who, by virtue of their circumstances, are completely dependent on us.
We reject the practice of horse slaughter, whether as a source of meat for human consumption or as a cure for equine overpopulation. We encourage owners to provide lifetime care for their charges and we discourage indiscriminate breeding. We believe that horses should not be treated as industry "by-products" to be disposed of causally. Horses are magnificent animals that exist at our pleasure. They deserve better than a horrifying end for our convenience. If quality of life is not possible because of injury or poor health, we believe in humane euthanasia.
Nina Clark and Horses' Honor
Nina Clark is the founder and driving force behind Horses' Honor. She has been caring for rescued horses since 1999.
Horses' Honor is located in Auburn, California. At present the facility consists of donated and leased acres, and a number of foster homes, that support approximately 50 horses. Volunteers provide bookkeeping, technical, facility and horse care support.
Any kind of horse in need is welcome. When the facility is presently at maximum capacity, horses cannot be taken in until space is available (through adoption and/or placement). An immediate goal of Horses' Honor is the acquisition of a larger, permanent facility where more horses can be cared for.
Budget and Expenses
In fiscal year 2006-2007 expenses for Horses' Honor totalled $85,000. These expenses were all directly for the care of the horses - no compensation was paid for services. Some of the expenses include "purchasing" of horses at auction. Since most were bound for slaughter, the price was based on cost per pound, typically between .45 and .95 cents/lb. The cost for the average auction rescue is $50-350.00
Nina Clark
Horses' Honor
PO Box 7204
Auburn, California 95604
(530) 823-8927