HORSE FIRST!
Put the horse before the goal. It’s time to shift the focus.
Our MISSION
The Horse First Initiative is a nonprofit movement dedicated to educating and empowering people to prioritize the well-being of horses in every interaction and decision. We promote awareness of equine behavior, advocate for compassionate choices, and offer tools that support thoughtful, respectful, and welfare-driven horsemanship.
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June 8, 2025. Horse First Initiative Launches
Redefining Compassionate Horsemanship for a New Generation
Ocala, Florida, USA – A groundbreaking nonprofit dedicated to protecting horses' well-being, Horse First Initiative, launches today. Founded on the belief that horses' needs should never be secondary to human ambition, Horse First Initiative aims to re-center the conversation around the horse’s well-being in all aspects of care and partnership.
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The Horse First ChallengeMon, Sep 01Instagram
A Horse First EveningDate and time is TBDFlorida, USA
EquiFara 2026Date and time is TBDTBD
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