NEW ORLEANS, LA — As the vibrance and pageantry of Mardi Gras return to the streets of New Orleans, the Humane Society of Louisiana (HSLA) is proud to announce the return of its Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program. Founded in 2017, this life-saving initiative ensures that the majestic horses seen in annual parades transition into loving, forever homes once the celebration ends.
What is the Mardi Gras Horse Adoption Program?
Every year, dozens of horses are brought into the New Orleans area to carry riders in carnival krewes. Traditionally, many of these horses were rented from brokers and returned immediately after the season, often entering a “cycle of uncertainty” where they risked being sold at low-end auctions or even sent to slaughter…