The UHC RoundupFebruary 2017The Media Roundup is now the UHC Roundup, a publication with a new name and a broader scope. In addition to news articles and events, the UHC Roundup highlights member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions, plus it has a new photo feature and a link to the UHC Blog.
If you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact UHC Director, Jennifer Purcell, at jpurcell@horsecouncil.org. UHC Program News and Updates
The Right Horse! The UHC is proud to participate in The Right Horse Initiative and support a national movement reframing the conversation about equine adoption. The Right Horse Initiative is a collective of industry professionals and equine welfare advocates working together to improve the lives of horses in transition through a dialogue of kindness and respect. We are good people for good horses, and everyone who loves horses has ownership in this movement. To learn more, visit therighthorse.org.
In The NewsThis month, we feature 26 articles that were published about programs and events to help unwanted horses in January. Click on the title to read the full article. Other articles are listed below.
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Operation Gelding Updates1562 stallions gelded $77,750 in funding provided $28,000 approved 122 gelding clinics supported Clinics offered in 31 states 15 vouchers approved UPCOMING CLINICS February 17, 2017 Desert Pines Equine Center, Las Vegas, NV February 25, 2017 Brandon Equine Medical Center, FL March 11, 2017 South Alabama Equine Rescue, Lapine, AL See the full clinic schedule HERE. 2017 Operation Gelding Applications Now Available The UHC has expanded the program and will pay up to $100 per horse gelded! Congratulations to Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue for gelding more than 100 colts and stallions through the Operation Gelding program. |
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Feature PhotoThis is Brocca, a 30-something Standardbred rescue who looks like a teenager playing in the snow. Stay warm everyone!
THANK YOU! The Equine Info Exchange has been kind enough to feature the UHC's Operation Gelding clinic schedule on their website. Check out their list of resources in the Retire & Rehome section of the EIE website. |
Program Highlight: Arabian Horse Association
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The Arabian Horse Association has been a member of the UHC since 2010. Comprised of 26,000 youth and adult member, the AHA is a full-service breed Association that offers a wide range of activities, programs, and competitions to learn about and become actively involved with the Arabian horse. AHA is also committed equine care and welfare, stating that welfare practices that promote kindness and love towards the four-legged animals that we love are paramount no matter what breed of horse you enjoy. Check out their General Equine Care and Welfare page, which services as a guide for promoting good practices in horse ownership. Learn more about AHA at https://www.arabianhorses.org/discover/
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Success Story: Second Stride
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This month’s success story features Second Stride, an organization that specializes in giving retired thoroughbreds the care and training they need to succeed in something new. Author Jen Roytz (story published by the Paulick Report on 1/18/17) discovers why Second Stride has been so successful and shares an important message about retirement planning that holds true not only for racing, but for all disciplines and all breeds.
Read the article HERE. Photo: Renata from Alaska is a recent adopter from Second Stride (Photo by Stefanie Cook). Reprinted with permission. |
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OTTB and Mustang News
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Check out these Events
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February
The Thoroughbred Incentive Program (TIP) shows are in SC, FL, PA, OK, NJ, GA, VA, CA, WA, UT, LA and NY in February. Check out the full schedule HERE. February 3, 2017 Mustang Makeover Trainer Applications Due February 23, 2017 “A Dream of Equus” art exhibit to benefit California Coastal Horse Rescue |
February 24-26, 2017
Southern Equine Expo, Murfreesboro, TN February 28, 2017 Deadline for Thoroughbred Makeover Trainer Applications March 2-5, 2017 Pennsylvania Horse World Expo March 9 - 12, 2017 Equine Comeback Challenge at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo |
Rescue Row
Programs and People Supporting Rescue Efforts
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Based on a reader's suggestion, the UHC Roundup will feature different rescue organizations. This month, in addition to the AHA welfare resources, check out these organizations that focus on Arabians.
Arabian Horse Rescue & Education, Inc., Oregon Arabian Rescue Mission, New Jersey and Kentucky Coastal Arabians & Equine Rescue, California |
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Did you see the new UHC Blog?
Yes! We decided to it was time to write a blog and will include topics related to industry programs and responsible ownership. Thanks to our partners at Equine.com for posting it on the A Home For Every Horse website. This month's entry is about The Right Horse. What do you think about the new UHC Roundup? Click on the link below to complete a quick 90-second survey about the new content and design. We value your feedback and wish to provide you with information that is important to you. Thank you for your support of the Unwanted Horse Coalition. TAKE THE SURVEY NOW |
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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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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.
If you would like to be removed from this mailing, please click here and let us know.
