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Coincidentally, Epona is the Celtic goddess of horses.  This ancient goddess represents the sanctity of life, fertility, and compassion.  It is only fitting that she be the inspiration and symbol for this organization: E.P.O.N.A. (Equine Protection of North America).

Unlike other animals (dogs and cats, for example), horses because of their size are not as easily cared for as they age or for various reasons become difficult to handle and care for. In many of these cases horses are put to sleep or sent to slaughter. It is often much easier to destroy than to try and rehabilitate or relocate the horse to a loving home. Horses are often destroyed because of an injury that prevents the horse from being used for traditional equestrian purposes.

The relationship that can develop between a human and a horse is often underestimated. Those who have experienced this relationship, a relationship not based on the ability to ride but rather on friendship, personality and love, understand the reward that only this type of camaraderie can bring.

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