National Help A Horse Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, How to Participate

National Help an equine Day is on April 26, and we are raising awareness about the importance of equine care. The United States places a high value on horses, and this day aims to encourage people to band together and protect these cherished animals from abuse.

The background of National Help A Horse Day

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) initiated a Help a Horse Day campaign in 2013 to raise awareness and promote the protection of neglected and abused horses across the country.

National Help a Horse Day serves multiple functions. This day is also a national day of recognition for equine organisations to highlight the work they do to save horses in peril. In addition, it demonstrates how individuals can join them in making a difference in the equine community.

Thousands of horses are neglected and abandoned across the nation. Although sanctuaries and shelters work around the clock to care for animals, they still require sufficient funding to sustain their efforts. Thus, since the inception of National Help a Horse Day, numerous programmes have been and continue to be developed to improve the lives of horses.

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HOW TO PARTICIPATE IN NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY

Foster or adopt an equine

There has never been a better opportunity to adopt or foster a horse and provide the necessary love and care. You can consult the ASPCA’s website to learn how you can assist horses.

Donate to a sanctuary or horse welfare organisation.

Not enough room to maintain a horse? Fret not! Donations can be made to horse sanctuaries and equine care organisations in order to better care for horses.

Create publicity through social media

Utilise the current influence of social media to spread the word about why it is essential for people to work towards helping neglected horses. Upload a post or story, compose a supportive caption, and reach out to your peers to assist in the formation of a cohesive community to care for our horses. You can even use the hashtag #NationalHelpAHorseDay on social media.

5 horse facts that will blow your mind

There are more than 300 different varieties of horses.

Although horses have exceptional vision, they cannot perceive the colour red.

The horse’s teeth occupy more cranium space than its brain.

Horses have a sweet appetite and will likely avoid consuming sour or bitter foods.

Thumbelina, born in 2001 and measuring 17 inches tall and weighting 57 pounds, was the smallest horse in the world. She resided in the United States and died in 2018.

NATIONAL HELP A HORSE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	April 26	Wednesday
2024	April 26	Friday
2025	April 26	Saturday
2026	April 26	Sunday
2027	April 26	Monday