Horses

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Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria is a not-for-profit organisation, committed to providing hope for equines through education, rehabilitation and advocacy. Click the link below to donate.

Raising Hope for Horses

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Project Hope
Horse Welfare

We provide education to both the equine community and the general public. Our aim is to improve the well-being of horses and safeguard against neglect by educating people about horse welfare issues.

Our educational work takes many forms: we respond to queries received through email, phone and Facebook. We produce and provide publications, conduct training days, webinars, demonstrations and have information available here on our website. Essential aspects of horse health that we address include feed and nutrition, hoof care, worming, teeth maintenance and end of life options.

On receiving a report about a horse that is potentially in trouble, we ask one of our trained Horse Representatives to attend and see what assistance PHHWV can provide. In some cases, advice or support to the owner can resolve the issue. In other cases, the owner will surrender the horse to PHHWV, whereupon we address welfare and rehabilitation needs with the help of our Short-Term Carers. We then seek to place the horse into Long Term Care through a lease agreement with our members.

Beyond basic care, we aim to work in accordance with the five domains of animal welfare.

Our Mission

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To assist horse owners through education, advice and support to rehabilitate their own horses;

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Rescue and rehabilitate any horse found abandoned, sick, injured, mistreated or neglected or likely to become so in the imminent future;

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Provide emergency care, treatment and assistance to horses;

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Educate the community on the plight of neglected horses; and

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Contribute to the development of improved government legislation and policy relating to the welfare of horses.

2024 Report

We are proud to publish our:
2024 Annual Report

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$25,000 Goal!

$25

Can assist in worming a horse

$80

Can cover a farrier trimming

$150

Can provide a whole month of nutritious feed for one horse

$500

Can fund emergency veterinary treatments for horses in critical condition.

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You can provide hands-on help for Project Hope horses by having them join your family.

Under Our Care

When a Project Hope horse is well and on the way to good health and handling, they are ready to be rehomed into long term care on a lease.

We do not sell horses or adopt them out, they remain a Project Hope horse with a lease attached. 

We perfectly match our horses and ponies with their new owner to ensure all are set for a long and happy future together.

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Imagine the gentle nuzzle of a horse who has finally found safety after years of neglect.

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This is the reality we strive to create every day at Project Hope Horse Welfare Victoria. But now, more than ever, we need your help.

We rely on your generosity in the rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming of neglected and abused horses.

All donations, big or small, make a huge difference to the lives of horses we rescue. Donations over $2 are tax deductible.

2024 – 2025

Received Horse Reports

Horse's Involved in the Repots

Horses have found new homes

Incurred Expenses

Horses currently in our care

Sponsors & Supporters

Project Hope kindly thank all our varied supporters and sponsors that help us help horses.

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