What drives us
The majority of the horse population is well cared for; however, there are a growing number of horses who suffer from neglect, abuse or abandonment. Our mission is to provide our county with the volunteer help and financial assistance needed to assist in the handling of horse welfare issues. We also strive to improve horse welfare through community education, awareness programs and seminars and to offer horse management and welfare training.
Assistance
Under the guidance of the Director of Santa Rosa Animal Control Services, the SRCHAC will assist in locating approved foster care facilities for seized or abandoned horses, maintain a local list of resources for feed, hay, building supplies and other necessities, develop educational assistance, and provide counseling as needed. We plan to organize a "Helping Hands" co-operative which would offer limited assistance toward improving the overall health and welfare for approved horses in our county.
Education
Our efforts to enrich the horse community through education is one of the most important goals we have set for ourselves. Through seminars, workshops, horse fairs and other educational events we will be able to reach the horse community to provide information necessary for maintaining a healthy horse. Some of the topics to be covered in these seminars are hurricane/disaster preparedness, horse health care issues, current information on deworming, vaccination, fencing, stabling facilities, hoof care, pasture management, nutrition, wound care, disease and lameness issues.
WE NEED YOUR HELP!
Dear Friends of Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council;
Every year, thousands of horses are abused, neglected and abandoned.
But there is hope.
The Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council, working in conjunction with Santa Rosa County Animal Services provides sanctuary for mistreated, abandoned and neglected horses while new, loving homes are found for them. Together we are often saving a horse’s life.
Since 2007, our neighbor helping neighbor policies, as well as the education we provide, has helped horse owners get the information, resources and support they need to keep their horses healthy and able to remain with their caring owners. And, in the cases where owners were unwilling or unable to care for their horses, we provided fostering until good forever homes can be found. There’s really nothing to compare to the way that makes us feel. That’s why it’s a privilege to be able to volunteer OUR time and efforts to the community. Still, the food, shelter, and medical attention the horses so desperately need cost a lot of money and we are hoping that you can help.Please feel free to contact us at info@srchac.org or Dave@srchac.org. We’d like to tell you more about how our supporters and volunteers give horses that have been abused, neglected and abandoned a second chance.
We believe the more you know, the more you’ll realize what a positive change you can make. A positive change in the lives of these horses. And a positive change in another life - your own.
Dave Danielson, President
Santa Rosa County Horse Assistance Council