The Int'l Fund for Horses got its start on February 3, 2003 with a grassroots
group called Texans for Horses and a network of anti-horse slaughter
advocates from around the United States.
It originally incorporated as a
not for profit public charity on September 16, 2003, as The Fund for Horses. As its influence expanded outside the United States,
The Fund for Horses amended its name to
Int'l Fund for Horses on June 7, 2004.
Based in Texas, the Int'l Fund for Horses was granted 501(c)(4) tax exempt status effective
from the date of incorporation. The organization is governed by a Board of Directors and managed by its Officers.
Mission
The
mission of the Int'l Fund for Horses is to promote and safeguard the
health, safety and welfare of equines worldwide, domestic and in the
wild.
Policy
The Int'l Fund for Horses is firmly committed to fulfilling its Mission and Purpose through peaceful and
lawful means. Therefore it will neither knowingly nor willingly participate in or condone, incite or promote others
to participate in any unlawful or unpeaceful activities, nor will it harass, encourage others to harass, or support those who do.
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The Int'l Fund for Horses is the most influential equine advocacy
group of its kind. Its purpose is to get stronger equine protection laws into place and encourage the enforcement of existing laws;
intervene on behalf of horses in health, safety and welfare issues; and act as industry watchdogs. Headquartered in the United States,
the Int'l Fund for Horses has a broad-based membership of grassroots
lobbyists in seven countries.
Motto
Protecting Horses through Intervention and Legislation
Philosophy
History shows the equine has been a vital tool in the expansion and development of our world.
Horses have been bred, lived, worked and even died to suit our purposes.
Horses are not a commodity, but sentient beings with a high degree of physical, emotional and spiritual sensitivity.
Horses do not belong to us, but are fellow citizens, and their wants, desires and needs should be respected.
Inflicting pain, suffering and anguish on horses in any way is immoral and a gross act of betrayal.
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