SPCA of Texas Participates in 4-H Homes for Horses Program

The SPCA of Texas is excited to announce its participation in a new program connecting 4-H students with horses in need! The 4-H Homes for Horses program, in partnership with Texas A&M, Humane Society of North Texas (HSNT) and The Right Horse Initiative, pairs 4-H youth with horses from rescue organizations in order to provide the horses with ongoing care while teaching the students valuable skills.

Seventeen students applied, submitted, interviewed, were excepted into the program and were then paired off with their own rescue horse for a full year. 

Student, Sienna and SPCA of Texas horse, Stormy

The students will take the horse home with them, work on their skills as well as the horse’s skills. The students are required to submit updates and videos/journal entries monthly during their year to monitor progress. At the end of the year, the students are able to show off their accomplishments in the year-end State 4H Show with the opportunities to win scholarships.

We can’t wait to see the amazing journeys these students and horses will have together. Learn more about the program here. Stay tuned for more updates!