Transparency & Frequently Asked Questions

  • Prairie Horse Collective is a founder-led initiative rooted in lived experience within the horse community.

    PHC is independently operated, with funding decisions guided by defined criteria and documented review. Advisory input may be incorporated to support fairness and accountability.

    PHC exists to strengthen foundational care through clear structure, focused funding, and transparent practices.

  • No. PHC is not currently a registered Canadian charity.

    This means:

    • PHC does not issue tax receipts.

    • PHC is not required to file a public charitable return.

    However, PHC voluntarily provides financial summaries and clearly outlines funding categories to ensure transparency and accountability.

    Clarity is a core value of PHC.

  • • Donations are deposited into a dedicated account used solely for PHC activities.

    • Income and expenditures are tracked and documented.

    • Funds are issued only within clearly defined categories.

    • Periodic summaries outline funds raised, funds distributed, and current balance.

    Transparency builds trust — and trust builds sustainability.

  • PHC micro-awards focus on essential welfare foundations:

    • Hay & Feed

    • Veterinary Care

    • Farrier Support

    These categories are intentionally limited to ensure measurable impact and responsible allocation.

  • PHC does not fund:

    • Transport

    • Euthanasia or carcass disposal

    • Routine gelding procedures

    • Legal disputes

    When possible, PHC may share resources for needs outside its funding scope.

  • PHC focuses on prevention and stabilization.

    Many welfare crises begin when foundational care becomes inconsistent. By reinforcing nutrition, veterinary support, and hoof care, PHC aims to strengthen stability before deterioration occurs.

    Prevention is practical. It begins with the basics.

  • Rescues often work with limited resources while carrying significant responsibility.

    Supporting rescues does not ignore complexity — it reinforces the care pillars that keep horses stable.

    Improvement and support can exist at the same time.

    PHC focuses on strengthening foundations rather than assigning blame.

  • Boarding decisions are rarely as simple as they may appear from the outside.

    Moving a horse involves herd dynamics, availability, contracts, notice periods, financial considerations, and timing.

    At the time, Chrome had routine, herd stability, and consistent care oversight. Like many responsible boarders, I balanced daily involvement with trust in the broader structure of the facility.

    The experience revealed structural complexities that are not always visible until circumstances shift.

    PHC exists to build stronger foundations moving forward.

  • Applications are reviewed based on:

    • Demonstrated need

    • Direct welfare impact

    • Documentation of how funds will be used

    • Alignment with PHC’s mission

    Funding decisions are documented, and summary impact updates are shared when appropriate.

  • Yes.

    PHC provides periodic summaries including:

    • Total funds raised

    • Total funds distributed

    • Breakdown by category (hay/feed, veterinary, farrier)

    • Current available balance

    Transparency is ongoing, not optional.