Our Vision
Who are we… and What do we do?
At Horse-Soldier Equine, Inc. our mission is to provide shelter and support to retired military horses. We believe that these
horses deserve a safe and comfortable place to call home, and we work tirelessly to make that a reality.
To qualify for adoption the horse or mule must have been the property of the United States Government as a working equine. Horses and mules can be sourced through active military horse detachments, police and corrections agencies, and military reenactment groups that perpetuate and honor the use of horses in our history. We are affiliated with the 3rd Infantry Regiment, Fort Myer, Virginia; the US Cavalry Association, Fort Reno, Oklahoma; and the US Army Caisson Platoon Association.
Our Bylaws spell out our ultimate mission very clearly .
We seek to
To establish a permanent organization to Re-home, Repair, Rehabilitate Military Equines that have served the United States Armed Forces. Re-home. These veterans have done their duty and are no longer fit to serve. They deserve a retirement home that honors their service and provides for all of their needs. Repair. Many Military Horses are over 20 years old and have varied and multiple illnesses and injuries from thousands of hours in harness and saddle. They deserve excellent medical care and treatment. Rehabilitate. The horses receive farrier services, muscular and nervous therapy from local veterinarians and exercise in a serene setting and have a dedicated horse manager. They will never be ridden again or have harness put on them.
We seek to be "American Humane Certified," meaning they have met "American Humane's comprehensive, science-based standards for animal welfare and humane treatment of animals." Areas evaluated for certification include animal housing, behavior, veterinary care, sanitation, and more.
To educate the general public on the role horses continue to play in the military and the physical and emotional issues they have from that service.
To promote activities that promote public awareness of the activities of the
company.
To gather, record and preserve the service of military equines.