Companies listed here are not vetted, verified, nor endorsed by Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society.  We’re providing this information as a starting point for horse owners in the event that they need help with a deceased horse.

While we all want our equine friends to be with us forever, far too often accidents, injuries, and old age take them from us. Unfortunately, many people don’t know what to do with their horse’s body.

Burial

If you own your own land, burial may be an option for you. Before making plans to bury your horse, though, you need to check with the county or city you live in to make sure there are no laws to prohibit you from burying your horse. You will need to rent a backhoe or hire a backhoe to dig the hole, and you will need a tractor to drag your horse into the hole. Costs for burials will vary depending on whether or not you have to rent or hire a backhoe.

If you need to bury a horse, you can check with local excavation companies, companies that install septic systems, and those that rent large equipment.  They may be able to assist you.

Burning

This can be done, but we don’t recommend it! It takes an amazing amount of wood, and it can take days or even weeks to complete the task. Additionally, the stench is almost unbearable.

Cremation

You may be able to have your horse cremated, but this may cost anywhere from $500 – $1,500.

Live Oak Pet Services, Inc.
45 Miles NW of Houston and 25 Miles from College Station
936-873-2564

Pine Hill Pet & Horse Cemetery and Crematory
3020 Hwy 81 N
Bowie, TX 76230
940-872-4701

Premier Pet memorial and Crematory
Wallis, TX
(713) 205-3598

Rainbow Bridge of Texas
Office:512-312-4622
Cell: 512-217-9664
www.RainboeBridgeofTexas.com

South Central Equine Crematory
(Located on the premises of the Waller Equine Hospital)
28232 FM 2920 Rd.
Waller, TX 77484
936-931-2900

If you know of any cremation services for horses, please contact us.

Landfill

Some county and city landfills will accept horses. Most landfills charge you by weight, and many will dig a hole to place your horse’s body in and cover the hole. If you don’t have a way to get your horse’s body to the landfill, you can ask them for recommendations. Sometimes wrecker services will use a flatbed trailer to haul your horse’s body to the landfill for you.

Rendering

Rendering services will take your horse’s body to “recycle”. They will use the meat for carnivorous animals, and they will also use the skin, hooves, and bones for various items. Rendering services need to pick up your horse’s body as soon as possible, and many will charge for the service.

Texas Bi-Product
515 Pontiac Ave.
Dallas, TX
Dallas County
214.943.6300

East Texas Stock Removal
Route 6 270
Sulphur Springs, TX 75492
Hopkin County

The following have the same contact phone number – 806.364.0951
Dublin Stock Removal – Erath County
Plainview Bi-products – Hale County
Abilene Bi-products – Taylor County
Tom Greene Processing – Tom Green County
Froina Bi-Products – Palmer County
Stratford Bi-Products – Sherman County

Jan Kearney
P.O. Box 193
Josephine, TX
Collin, Dallas and Tarrant County
972.843.8073

Valley By Products
P.O. Box 628
Canutillo, TX
El Paso County
915.877.3131

The Final Ride – Luling, Texas – 830-875-5516

Bergheim Hauling – Large Animal Removal – Buried not Rendered
7 days a week – Call Candy Nagle at 210-264-6293 – San Antonio area

Ken Jowers Large Animal Removal
Buda, Kyle, South Austin, Dripping Springs, Driftwood, San Marcos and Wimberley
7 days a week – Call Ken Jowers 512.695.3411

Brad Jordan – deceased livestock removal – servicing Williamson, Travis, Burnet and surrounding counties – 512-689-0224

Livestock Recovery Resources
Robert Kaylor
(972) 971-4812

If you know of other rendering services, please contact us and we’ll add them to our list.

Pet Cemeteries

Some pet cemeteries will accept horses. Some will pick up your horse’s body while others may refer you to people who can help you get your horse to the cemetery.

Bluebonnet Pet Cemetary
2720 Bryson Road
Mansfield, Texas
staffordd@sbcglobal.net
Phone: 817-335-9051
http://www.bluebonnetpetcemetery.com

Pine Hill Pet Cemetery
Pine Hill Pet Inc.
3020 Highway 81 N
Bowie, Texas 76230-6347
940-872-4701
1-800-219-PETS
www.pinehillpet.com

If you know of any pet cemeteries who accept horses, please contact us and we’ll add them to this page.