Equine Welfare

Indiana Equine Neglect Reporting

Calls to report suspected cases of equine neglect may be directed to one of the following organizations:

Indiana Horse Council: 317-692-7141
(all calls will be documented in case report form);

Indiana State Board of Animal Health: 317-227-0300;

Or local county Sheriff Department.

Individuals wishing to remain anonymous when reporting concerns may contact the Indiana Horse Council and the office will contact appropriate authorities.
Local authorities may contact the Indiana Horse Council to request educational, resource (i.e. hay, farrier, hauling, etc.), or assistance in evaluating animal condition/s and possible solutions (outside of legal recourse). Should the officer deem it necessary to prosecute it is recommended that contact be made with the Indiana Board of Animal Health to request an official field veterinarian review.

NOTE: Equine professionals may only assist within the jurisdiction of local authorities, and with accompanying authorities.

Animals with a body condition score of 1-2 should be considered critical and require immediate action. Animals with a body condition score of 3 should be seen within 1 week. When contacting the above organization, please indicate immediate action requested.

Learn to recognize neglect and abuse of equines

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