Save Our Horses: KHC's Welfare Fund

The KY Horse Council recognizes that not all horses in Kentucky are blessed with adequate food, shelter and veterinary care. As a part of the KHC mission to care for the welfare of the horse, the SOHO (Save Our Horses) fund was established to allow horse owners and enthusiasts to contribute to helping these horses. Donations to the fund are tax-deductible.

The SOHO fund also receives support from the Annual John Henry Memorial Adoption Fair, which is sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Park. 

The fund is managed by the KHC Health and Welfare committee and used to support all Health & Welfare programs.  SoHo funds may be used for:

• Funding the Equine Safety Net, which feeds horses for a month when the owner has had an unexpected loss of job, or a medical emergency that reduces their income
• Supporting the Kentucky Large Animal Emergency Rescue, a volunteer effort which rescues horses who have been involved in trailer accidents, fall into ravines, get stuck in mud, and other emergency situations.
• Providing Livestock Investigation education for Animal Control Agencies and local county officials
• Providing financial support for feeding Kentucky horses and providing veterinarian care when they are confiscated by county officials.
• Providing financial support for the Geld Voucher Program
• Evaluating and improving Kentucky's animal abuse statutes, as they apply to horses.
• Continuing to work to find second careers for horses who are not able to fulfill the purpose for which they were bred.