Director of Applied Research amp Behavior Discoveries from Horse Rescue Survey Undesirable 130000 horsesyear exported for slaughter Preferred 130000 horses slaughtered annually Goal to pass Safeguard American Food Exports SAFE Act ID: 542031
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Heather Mohan-Gibbons, MS, RVT, ACAAB
Director of Applied Research & Behavior
Discoveries from
Horse Rescue SurveySlide2
Undesirable 130,000 horses/year exported for slaughterSlide3
Preferred 130,000 horses slaughtered annually
Goal to pass Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) ActSlide4
Options? 130,000 horses slaughtered annually
Goal to pass Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) ActSlide5
Information GatheringTwo surveys 2016Horse Owners: rehoming
Horse Rescues General population Current capacity Barriers to accepting horses Safety net services AuctionSlide6
Horse Rescue SurveyEmailed survey 10 states previously identified
192 surveys = 51% response rateSlide7
Horse Rescue Survey 192 surveys = 51% response rate
Use caution in generalizing these results!Slide8
Western vs Eastern StatesSlide9
Of the horses you obtained in the past 12 months, how many are now… still in your facility
50%37%Slide10
Of the horses you obtained in the past 12 months, how many are now… rehomed to a private home
55% in homes37% in homesSlide11
Body Condition Score 1-9
57% intake58% intakeScore 1-3Score 4-7Slide12
Intake & BarriersSlide13
Intake (n=192)
2933 horses (past 12 months) Slide14
Please rank (in order) up to three barriers that limit your organization’s ability to support more horses…
BarriersSlide15
Intake if #1 barrier removed
Intake (12 months): 2933 6857 Slide16
What ways would this effect your organization’s ability to support horses or the people in your community?
If #1 barrier removed…Slide17
Safety NetsSlide18
Safety Net Types (n=167)Slide19
Safety Net: AdvertiseSlide20
Horse Owners Rehoming Survey
Would access to short-term safety net services have allowed you to avoid selling or giving away your horse? Safety net services would include access to supplies or services such as hay, free or discounted veterinary care, gelding services, or euthanasia and disposal support.Slide21
Horse Owners Rehoming Survey
of re-homers (past 5 yrs) said that safety net services would have allowed them to keep their horse but were not aware of any safety net services available in their community. 45%59% (if cost)Slide22
Income not associated with rehomingSlide23
Safety Nets Saves LivesSlide24
2.3
million people nationwide reported having the space, resources, and a strong interest in adoptingSlide25
Obtaining from rescue
15% of people currently own at least one horse Yet, only 19% obtained a horse from rescueSlide26
Foster HomesSlide27
Summary
Identify & find support for #1 barrier 15 ASPCA Equine Facility Grants ($10K matching grant to expand capacity)2. Safety Nets: decline is concerning needed by horse owners3. Future homes can accommodate slaughter horsesincrease likelihood people will come to youdialogue with adoptersprograms like Adoption Ambassadors