“Widen the Circle” for Equine Welfare

We challenge you to ‘Widen the Circle’

Equine welfare is an important priority for every association and club to intertwine in all programs, rules and procedures.

Responsibility To YOUR Horse

Follow the “Code of Practice” on your farm

The WELFARE CODE DECODER is the fast, easy way to learn the National Code of Practice for the Care and Handling of Equines.

Responsibility To ALL Horses

If you care for YOUR horse … care for ALL horses

• Consider providing a “forever home” to a horse in need
• Can you assist (i.e. volunteer, items, funds) a reputable rescue, sanctuary or re-homing facility so they can give horses a second chance? 

Do you run a horse rescue facility?

• Care Guidelines for Equine Rescue & Retirement Facilities (AAEP)
• Equine Sanctuary & Rescue Facility Guidelines (University of California, Davis)
• ONTARIO CARE GUIDELINES FOR EQUINE RESCUE, RETIREMENT AND ADOPTION/REHOMING FACILITIES

If you spot a horse in distress 

• The province of Ontario has established a toll-free number,
  1-833-9-ANIMAL (264625) 
• for people to report concerns about animal distress or abuse. This call centre is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.