The UHC Roundup

July 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

                                          A New Direction for the UHC?
As mentioned in the June 2017 UHC Roundup, at the recent UHC Annual Meeting during the American Horse Council's Annual Meeting & National Issues Forum, UHC members took a hard look at what the UHC had accomplished since its inception, and where we want to go from here. We asked ourselves a series of questions: 
  • Have we been successful in educating the public and the equine industry about the "unwanted" horse issue?
  • Have we gotten the point across that in order to own a horse you must "own responsibly?"
  • Have we clearly articulated what it means to "own responsibly?"
  • Based on surveys and anecdotal data, it appears that the general, non-horse owning public has become more educated and aware about the unwanted horse issue- does the name "Unwanted Horse Coalition" have a negative connotation to it now? Should we change the UHC's name?
During this discussion, a consensus was reached that Operation Gelding is still the "pinnacle" program for the UHC, and that the creation of the voucher program has been invaluable to the rescues and individuals that rescue horses that need to be gelded. The decision was easily made to continue this program, and work on funding it at a higher level- Why stop a good thing right?! 

The next steps for the UHC were not as obvious- changing the name of an organization certainly isn't easy; what new programs or educational materials can we put out to continue to elevate the UHC as an organization and establish its programs as a leader in the industry?

In the next couple months, some changes may be made at the UHC to help us achieve more and make a larger impact. Stay tuned for updates, and if you have any suggestions, please feel free to contact me (UHC Director) directly at afurst@horsecouncil.org.

Operation Gelding Updates
2017


​1903 stallions gelded
$115,500 in funding provided
$47,900 approved
134 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 31 states 
125 vouchers approved

UPCOMING CLINICS

October 28, 2017
Brandon Equine Medical Center, Brandon, FL
November 5, 2017
Clover Valley Veterinary Services
Port Orchard, WA
November 12, 2017
SPCA of Texas
Greenville, TX
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL


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See the full clinic schedule HERE.​


Upcoming Events
July-August

July 27-28, 2017
Clemson University Master of Equine Management Certification 
August 4, 2017
Annual Music & Mustang Event
August 4-5, 2017
Red River Equine Summit

Feature Photo

This month's feature photo is of Collins and her pony "Patches"!

​Patches lives at Caves Farm in Owings Mills, MD, where he "spends his days being perfect! He is the best teaching tool we could ask for. He's done everything from fox hunt, horse show, pony raced, and even gone trick or treating!"

TheraPony's "30 Geldings in 30 Days"

For its work in creating the 30 Geldings in 30 Days program, TheraPony was awarded the grand prize of $25,000 as part of the ASPCA’s Help a Horse Day celebration throughout the month of April, out of over 170 rescues and charities nation-wide. Co-founder Anika Russell states that winning “validates years of hard work. I am so proud of our little rescue and looking forward to doing even more to help our community.”

TheraPony's "30 for 30" campaign was a part of the UHC's Operation Gelding Program. We are so thrilled to see them win the Grand Prize from the ASPCA for Help a Horse Day! It was a please working with them!
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Success Story: Southern Charm  Leader of the TAKE2 Thoroughbred Hunter Division at the 2017 Winter Equestrian Festival!

 When it became apparent that "Curly" didn't have the makings of a higher-level racehorse, Stonestreet Stables decided to donate him to New Vocations so he could find a second career as a show horse, where he could shine like he deserved. 
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OTTB and Mustang News
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Rescue Row

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

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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