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Illinois Equine Humane Center
Our fate is in your hands!
When we founded the ILEHC nearly two years ago, I never in my wildest nightmare envisioned the enormous struggle that lay ahead in order to keep this rescue up and running. I don't think anyone knew at that time that the economy was about to tank and what the ensuing fallout would be, particularly for the non-profit sector.
I write to you today because the ILEHC has come to a critical crossroad, and the very fate and existence of this organization is quite literally in your hands. More
ILEHC announces first annual benefit dinner and auction
The ILEHC is pleased to announce our First Annual Benefit Dinner and Auction - Second Chances! All proceeds from this event will benefit the horses in our care and those waiting to come in.
Please mark your calendar and plan to join us on October 30, 2010 for a memorable evening that will include spectacular live and silent auction items, 50/50 cash raffle, a fabulous dinner, and a terrific opportunity for you to help the ILEHC help our equine friends in need! More
The long and illustrious racing career of Illinois-bred Scooter Roach (Mi Cielo - Heroic Dreams, by Mr. Leader) came to a story-book close last week when the 11-year-old gelding was permanently retired from racing and into the care of the Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) in Elgin, IL.
Scooter Roach retires as one of Illinois' most successful state-breds with 15 wins from 88 starts and $842,754.00 in total earnings. During a career spanning nine years, the IL-bred champion won or placed in 10 stakes races including wins in the 2002 Hawthorne Derby (GIII-T), 2004 Robert F. Carey Memorial Handicap (GIII-T), 2004 Milwaukee Avenue Handicap, and the 2005 John Bullit Stakes. More
With the first cutting of the 2010 hay crop only a few short weeks away, the ILEHC is asking for your help to secure as much hay as possible to feed our rescued and owner relinquished equine guests.
First cutting hay generally offers the highest nutritional value of the year's hay crop and because it also offers the greatest yield it is usually able to be purchased at a fair price, therefore, now is the ideal time for the ILEHC to purchase the hay we need for the remainder of the year. More
The Illinois Equine Humane Center (ILEHC) announced today that the nonprofit horse rescue group has recently relocated its operation to Elgin, Illinois. The ILEHC’s herd of horses – saved from slaughter and abuse now seeking adoptive homes – can now be visited at their new facility, located at 9N673 Kendall Road in Elgin, IL. More
On Friday, June 12, the ILEHC went to the notorious kill auction in Shipshewana, Indiana to do some investigative work and to hopefully rescue a few horses. More
On April 6, 2009, ILEHC President Gail Vacca met with the Board of Directors of the Illinois Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association.... More
Because of the incredible support of ILEHC members, supporters, and horse lovers throughout the country, we were able to save several Thoroughbred horses at the STC Racing Dispersal Auction in Mount Vernon, IL. Offered for sale were 65 horses ranging in age from foals to aged broodmares and stallions. Many of the horses who were perfectly healthy, sound, and useful, were sold for just peanuts. More
 Videos added The Illinois Equine Humane Center, NFP (ILEHC) held its first fundraising event on Saturday, November 1 at Hawthorne Race Course during Illinois Stakes Day. The event was a tremendous success with several thousand dollars being raised to provide care and support for ILEHC horses and to further assist at-risk Illinois horses. More
A group of Illinois horse owners and equine
advocates have announced plans to soon open the doors of a newly
founded humane shelter and adoption center for horses. The Illinois
Equine Humane Center, NFP (“ILEHC”) mission is to provide humane
treatment and shelter while working as a clearinghouse to seek adoptive
homes for all of Illinois’ unwanted equines, regardless of breed. The
group also seeks to educate and raise awareness for responsible equine
ownership so that fewer horses end up in crisis. More
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