After a long, hard struggle and a great deal of commitment and cooperation from all the parties concerned, agreement has been reached that the horses used for veterinary research by Onderstepoort Biological Products, will no longer automatically be sent to slaughter, but will be made available for adoption.
Historically, the fate of these noble creatures, having literally sacrificed their lives for the health and well-being of other horses, was slaughtered. Now, as long as there are caring and generous souls willing and able to offer them a home and willing to help financially, these beautiful creatures will have a chance at a real life, once released from OBP.
African Blessings has established an Equine Rescue Centre at Rustfontein and some of the OBP horses will be starting a new life on this beautiful farm.
A Trust Fund has been established and all proceeds will go to assisting with the process of homing and caring for these horses, as they are released from OBP, whether it be to offer assistance to the foster homes caring for them, or relocation costs in getting them to their new permanent homes.
We want to ensure that the rescuing of these majestic animals is an ongoing and sustainable solution, which ensures that none of the horses at OBP face slaughter in the future.
If you would like to donate to this project:
Once off payments can be made to
Bank: FNB
Account number: 62065437355
Branch code 250655
Reference number Horse Rescue Centre
