The Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS), an organization providing standards for identifying legitimate animal sanctuaries has accredited and now recognizes Habitat for Horses. This is the first equine rescue and sanctuary to earn this designation from the GFAS.

The accreditation signifies the official implementation of standards for the public, donors, and government agencies to recognize credible sanctuaries that adhere to the true mission of providing safe haven and humane care for abused animals.

“I am honored to recognize Habitat for Horses,” said Adam Roberts, president of the GFAS Board of Directors and senior vice president of Born Free USA. “We, as humane nonprofits, need organizations like Habitat for Horses to serve as role models of what sanctuaries are intended to be and help weed out masquerading sanctuaries that only exist to exploit animals for financial benefit and entertainment with no regard for their welfare.”

Habitat for Horses, one of the largest equine protection organizations in the United States, earned its GFAS accreditation after being certified as adhering to the GFAS standards for sanctuary operations, administration, and veterinary care. Trained GFAS verifiers visited the sanctuary to analyze its operations, the animals’ health, and the quality of the sanctuary grounds