Horses have played an indispensable role in human history, yet these sentient, sensitive animals have suffered untold abuse and neglect in work, war, and so-called entertainment. It was the sight of a carthorse brutally beaten by his driver spurred Henry Bergh to found the ASPCA, and we’ve since made horse protection an important focus of our work. We need your help to continue Bergh's mission to fight horse cruelty and neglect.
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10 Ways to Help Horses
Whether your home is a farm or an apartment, you can help horses!
Wild Horses
Who are these iconic equines, and why do they need our protection?
Auctions and Slaughter
Learn about alternatives to auctions and slaughter.
Adopting a PMU Horse
Can you provide a forever home for a Premarin-industry horse?
Premarin
Horses are forced to suffer—and breed unwanted foals—to make this drug.
ASPCA Horse Protection History
An ongoing timeline of the ASPCA’s work to protect the horses.