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The UHC Roundup

November 2017

The UHC Roundup is an online publication that compiles news articles and events related to unwanted horses. It highlights UHC member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions. If you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact the UHC at uhc@horsecouncil.org.

UHC Program News and Updates


                 UHC Publishes Estate Planning Guide for Horse Owners

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce a new publication, “Estate Planning: A Guide for Equine Owners,” is now available.
 
“Unfortunately, the UHC receives quite a few calls about horses whose owners have passed away, and the next of kin or friend is unsure what exactly to do with the horse, or even lacks the knowledge to care for the horse,” said UHC Director Ashley Furst. “The UHC is often looked towards as a resource for information, so we felt publishing a guide to Estate Planning would help expand our message of what Owning Responsibly entails. While estate planning can certainly be a tough subject to talk about, we feel horse owners will find the brochure to be a very helpful guide when it comes to planning for the future.”
 
The Estate Planning Guide examines the differences between setting up a trust versus simply naming the horse in your will, the different types of trusts available, as well as other considerations to keep in mind such as registration papers and medical records for the horse, equipment, land, and your equine business.
 
“The UHC intends this to be a general guide for estate planning as it applies to your horses, and we certainly recommend contacting a knowledgeable equine attorney to guide you through the details of estate planning involving your equine,” said Ms. Furst.
 
A pdf of the brochure can be found on the UHC’s website here: http://www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org/uhc-materials/,and hard copies of the brochure are also available upon request. If you or your organization is interested in receiving copies, please email Ashley Furst at afurst@horsecouncil.org. 

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Operation Gelding Updates
2017


​2,041 stallions gelded
$133,175 in funding provided
175 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states 
243 vouchers distributed

UPCOMING CLINICS
November 11, 2017
Rainbow Meadows, Sedan, KS
November 12, 2017
SPCA of Texas, Greenville, TX

December 2, 2017
Hope 4 Horses, Galt, CA
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL



See the full clinic schedule HERE.​


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"My mission is to rescue neglected, abused, and abandoned miniature horses, while educating as many people as I can that miniature horses are a lot more than pets. That’s how Mini Miracles Horse Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was created."

Read More about Marisa and Chloe

Program Highlight: In Biblical Heartland, Unique Horse Therapy Helps Heal Terror Trauma

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While Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD, can be extremely debilitating for soldiers, survivors of terror attacks, natural disasters, victims of crime and other ordeals, one unique method has been proven to ease its symptoms: horse therapy.

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Success Story: Idaho Horse Rescue

In the first few months of 2017 alone, Idaho Horse Rescue took on two major rescue cases. In January, IHR was called upon to assist in a case involving three horses trapped on Boulder Mountain near McCall, Idaho. The first rescue was that of JD, who wandered farther down the mountain and was able to be roped and taken to safety. The other two horses were stuck in deep snow high up on Boulder Mountain. The most difficult rescue to date, Ryat had to be air lifted via helicopter off the mountain. Recon efforts were conducted the next day with a thermal imaging camera to locate the remaining horse. Unfortunately, it was unable to be located. Ryat and JD received the necessary rehabilitation after arriving at IHR. They have turned into two very handsome fellas!
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Watch the video of Ryat being airlifted from the mountain

OTTB News

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  • 40 Breeders Cup Contenders Pledge Support to New Vocations
  • Puerto Rico’s Equine Recovery in Transition
  • Exceller Funds Rescues Horses from Puerto Rico
  • Katie Hasse Didn’t Plan on Buying a Horse at the Thoroughbred Makeover But…
  •  Open House Opens World to Retired Racehorses
  • Gomez Family Gives Back to Thoroughbred at 2017 Makeover​
  • TAKE2 Works to Bring Thoroughbreds Back to the Show Ring

Rescue Row and Other News

Programs and People Supporting Horses, Rescue Efforts and Important News from the Equine World
  • ​National Equine Health Plan Published
  • Sherriff’s Rescue Ranch Tends to Horses in Need
  • Wineries Partner to Help Equine Therapy Vineyard
  • Scientists Study Horse, Human Heart Coupling
  • Feeding Your Horse During the Winter
  • A Postcard from the Field: Mustang Makeover​

The mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare
through education and industry collaboration.

Unwanted Horse Coalition
1616 H Street, NW • 7th Floor • Washington, DC 20006 • 202-296-4031


www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org

This newsletter is provided as an educational service to those interested in reducing the number of unwanted horses. The articles do not reflect the opinions of the UHC or its employees. The listing of events does not constitute an endorsement by the UHC. 
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