The Texas 4‑H Homes for Horses program, launched in 2021, empowers youth to make a meaningful difference in equine welfare through hands‑on education, outreach, and adoption. The program follows the 4‑H program year (August–July) and culminates at the Texas State 4‑H Horse Show. To date, it has helped 36 at‑risk horses across Texas find renewed purpose and permanent homes.

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Texas leads the nation in horse population numbers. This coupled with the ever-growing population of at-risk horses, sometimes referred to as “unwanted” horses, puts Texas in a unique position to develop more opportunities and programs to mitigate the abuse, neglect, and abandonment of our beloved equine partner. This program provides 4‑H youth with the opportunity to be part of that solution, developing horsemanship skills while gaining real‑world experience in responsible horse care, rehabilitation, and stewardship.