The UHC Roundup

October 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


            Unwanted Horse Coalition to Participate in #GivingTuesday

#UNselfie contest to take place for second year in a row

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) will be celebrating #GivingTuesday by hosting an #UNselfie contest to promote giving and gelding on the global day of philanthropy.  Occurring this year on November 28, #GivingTuesday is held annually on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving in the U.S. to kick off the holiday giving season and inspire people to collaborate in improving their local communities and to give back in impactful ways to the charities and causes they support.
“This year, we are participating in #GivingTuesday in two different ways,” said UHC Director Ashley Furst. “We encourage people to donate to the UHC to help support our popular Operation Gelding program, which provides materials, guidance, and financial support to organizations that wish to host low or no-cost gelding clinics. Our goal is to raise $2,000 which will allow us to provide funding for one clinic, or up to 20 vouchers for individual horse owners. We are encouraging people to give $20.18 to start 2018 off on a good note!”
“Since its inception in August 2010, Operation Gelding has assisted in the castration of close to 2,000 stallions, and we know there are thousands more out there that could use our help. Any donation towards this program helps the UHC continue to advance its mission and help those horses and horse owners in need,” said Ms. Furst.
The UHC is also encouraging individuals to participate in #GivingTuesday by supporting their favorite 501c3 equine welfare organization for a chance to win $500 in gelding vouchers for that organization.
To do this, participants should take an #UNselfie with a previously “unwanted” horse, or a photo of that horse, while holding a sign with the name or logo of the 501c3 equine welfare organization they planned to support on #GivingTuesday. The intent is to encourage giving to help unwanted horses and to highlight the positive outcomes that result from the many great rehabilitation and re-training programs around the country. The contest will start on November 15th and run through November 22nd.
“Last year we received some cute photos and made new connections with groups that ended up hosting a clinic as well as participated in our new voucher program under Operation Gelding,” said Ms. Furst.
More information about #GivingTuesday and the #UNselfie contest can be found on the UHC’s website here: http://www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org/giving-tuesday/

Operation Gelding Updates
2017


​1953 stallions gelded
$118,900 in funding provided
$28,200 approved
172 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states 
264 vouchers approved

UPCOMING CLINICS
October 18,25, 2017
Stephenville Equine Sports Medicine, Stephenville, TX
October 28, 2017
Brandon Equine Medical Center, Brandon, FL
November 5, 2017
Clover Valley Veterinary Services, Port Orchard, WA
November 11, 2017
Rainbow Meadows, Sedan, KS
November 12, 2017
SPCA of Texas, Greenville, TX
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL


See the full clinic schedule HERE.​


Upcoming Events
November

Feature Photo

"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."

Read More about Marisa and Chloe

Program Highlight: Happy Trails Helps Mend Broken Hearts

Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary
 
When Amy Olson of Shalersville lost her job of 25 years working with special needs children, she felt like her heart was ripped out of her chest. Olson started working with abused animals last year in the Healing Hearts program at Happy Trails Farm Animal Sanctuary in Ravenna. She found a new purpose helping animals, who in turn have helped her.

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Success Story: Hope for Horses, Inc., The Saving of Blake

Hope for Horses, Inc. is dedicated to rehabilitating retraining if needed and rehoming or promoting displaced horses. Educating the general public and the equestrian public by holding or attending events, participating in shows and competitions, along with providing for exhibitions such as Expos and Fairs is our mission. 
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OTTB News
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Rescue Row and Other News

Programs and People Supporting Rescue Efforts
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

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