About Us
How we began
The Society was formed in 2015 after a few passionate and concerned Canadian Horse owners learned about Canadian Horses at auction, being purchased with intent to slaughter, and were not organized enough to save them. As these horses are critically endangered, it was important to get organized so could intervene. Our role is to provide temporary shelter and care until forever homes can be found. Learn more about the Canadian Horse here.
Where we operate
We are a Canadian Registered Charity (allowing us to issue charitable tax receipts for donations over $25.00; some rules apply) and a Non-Profit Society registered in British Columbia, Canada.
However, thanks to volunteers, partners, and friends across Canada and into the US, we work hard to ensure any Canadian Horse in need, no matter its location, can be helped.
Here is How it Works
Tell us about a horse
A key component of the Society's work is helping owners re-home their horses, before sending them to auction or risking a less-than-ideal sale. Please contact us if you have a Canadian Horse (the breed) to re-home or know of any Canadian Horses that might be at risk.
Currently, our society re-homes or rescues the breed of horse known as "The Canadian" only. Learn more about the Canadian Horse here.
Our team takes action
As we learn about Canadian Horses in need, we offer owners several options to consider. We will also do a community call-to-action for any Canadian Horses that might be at-risk, including those being sent to auction or that appear at auction without our knowledge.
Our network provides food, shelter, and health care. We evaluate for soundness and basic training and handling, then plan our next move. The Society's goal is to be a place of refuge and safety until a loving, forever home can be found for these rare horses.
How you can support our efforts
From auction-watchers and horse haulers to temporary (foster) and permanent (adoptive) homes, it takes the whole community to ensure success. Like many Charities, we operate almost completely on donations and fundraising activities. No donation is too small and any over $25.00 may be issued a charitable tax receipt. Review the Get Involved page for further details.
Remember: We focus only on the Canadian Horse which is the oldest horse breed in North America and the National Horse of Canada. Visit https://www.lechevalcanadien.ca/en/ for more information on these amazing horses.