While we at IFH are often harsh critics of state horse councils and their pro slaugther stance, it is nice to see one at least that is actually concerned with the health, safety and welfare of horses. How nice to see it the Commonwealth of Kentucky stepping up to the plate. Bravo!

From a recently released press they tell us:

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has established a fund to support programs that promote the health and welfare of all horses in the state.

As a part of the continual work to find second careers for unwanted horses and evaluate and improve Kentucky’s animal abuse statutes, as they apply to horses, the Save Our Horses Fund (SOHO) fund allows horse owners and enthusiasts to contribute to helping horses in need.

“We recognize that not all horses in Kentucky are blessed with adequate food, shelter, and veterinary care,” remarked KHC Board President, Madelyn Millard. “The SOHO fund is a vehicle for KHC to connect well-intentioned donors with deserving horses throughout Kentucky.”

The fund is administered by the KHC Health and Welfare committee. The committee includes KHC Board members, individual KHC members, and equine rescue personnel. SOHO funding directly supports KHC programs including Kentucky Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training and Equine Safety Net, a program that purchases feed for up to two horses for a month for any Kentucky resident with a recent medical emergency or job loss that affects their short term ability to purchase feed.

Funding from SOHO is also dispersed to qualified 501(c)(3) non-profit organizations committed to horse health and welfare through grants and donations awarded by the Horse Council throughout the year.

Additionally, SOHO funds will provide equine abuse investigation education for Animal Control Agencies and local county officials, and financial support for feeding horses and providing veterinarian care when a “good Samaritan” accepts a horse that has been confiscated due to its poor condition.

Tax deductible contributions can be made to the SOHO fund online at www.kentuckyhorse.org.