Angel is just one of the horses looking for a new home. Contributed Photo

“Our goal is to find loving, permanent adoptive homes for our horses,” said Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society President Dr. Jennifer Williams in announcing Bluebonnet Adoption Days. This is the first-ever annual Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society adoption drive, and runs from June 15 to July 15, 2007.  “We hope that by making this an event, we can raise awareness about the value of adopted horses.”

In two years of operation, the organization has taken in almost 200 horses, but nearly 100 of those horses are still in foster homes.  While not all of the horses are yet ready for adoption, many are.

“We have horses, donkeys and mules up for adoption. Some are broke to ride and many others are ready to start training.  We’ve got horses that could be shown, pleasure ridden or trail ridden.  If you are looking for a horse, consider one of ours,” remarked Randi Smith, Adoption Coordinator for Bluebonnet.  Smith added that the organization has had horses adopted as kids and beginner’s mounts, and adopted horses are being shown and competing in endurance.

In an effort to increase the number of horses adopted during Bluebonnet Adoption Days, the organization is offering half-price adoption fees to anyone who applies to adopt between June 15 and July 15 and adopts their equines within 30 days. Williams hopes the half-price adoption fees will help encourage potential adopters to become part of the Bluebonnet family by adopting a horse. 

Prospective horse owners can visit the organization’s Web site at www.bluebonnetequine.org, call (888) 542 5163 or email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it for more information.