Horses throughout Arizona will get a second chance at life thanks to a program from the Arizona Department of Agriculture.
The department announced late last week that it started processing the first application for a certified equine rescue facility.
Certification and listing on the registry allows the public to easily find equine rescue facilities that meet veterinarian-approved standards of care.
“The equestrian community came together when it saw a need for certification rescues,” said Dr. John Hunt, associate director of Animal Services at the Department of Agriculture. “Now, people can be sure that if they ever need to leave their horse, they can easily find a safe place for it.” Read More…
