Why They Become Unwanted
Why are horses unwanted? There are many reasons. Horses become

Sick
Injured
Old
Outgrown (too small, not advanced enough)
Dangerous
Too Expensive
Burdensome

Although these horses might not be usable by their current owners, there are options:
  • Sell your horse
    • Second career
    • Pasture mate
  • Lease your horse
    • Partial or full lease
  • Donate your horse to a worthy organization
    • Therapeutic riding program
    • Police department
    • Equine college or university
    • Horse rescue group
    • Horse retirement facility
    • Veterinary clinic
  • Have your horse humanely euthanized by a veterinarian
According to the American Association of Equine Practitioner’s National Fee and Market Study, the average fee for euthanasia by a veterinarian is $66. This fee will vary, depending on your area of the country, and does not include carcass disposal. Approved methods of carcass disposal include burial, rendering and incineration. Fees for these methods can range from $75 to $250 for rendering up to $2000 for incineration.