The UHC Roundup

June 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.

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UHC Program News and Updates

UHC Members Meeting
The UHC hosted its annual meeting in conjunction with the American Horse Council’s Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum in Washington DC on Monday, June 12th.  UHC member organizations and guests heard program updates, reviewed survey results and discussed the coalition’s objectives for the upcoming year. Stay tuned for updates on the future path of the UHC, and what new programs and initiatives we are thinking of next!

For a full list of members, visit www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org/member-organizations/, or to inquire about UHC membership and programs, contact the UHC Director at afurst@horsecouncil.org. 

Operation Gelding Updates

​1875 stallions gelded
$114,075 in funding provided
$45,900 approved
134 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 31 states 
91 vouchers approved

UPCOMING CLINICS

October 28, 2017
Brandon Equine Medical Center, Brandon, FL
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL
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See the full clinic schedule HERE.​

Upcoming Events

June 23-24, 2017
Extreme Mustang Makeover at Reno Rodeo
July 15, 2017
Dave Stamey Concert, BBQ Benefit for Blue Horse Rescue, Corralitos, CA
July 22, 2017
National Day of the Cowboy

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Feature Photo

This month's feature photo is of Moseley, a rescued miniature horse who currently lives at Lohman Stables in Poolesville, MD.

​"In a hunter/jumper barn where everyone is extremely focused on fine tuning their riding, and getting their horses to go as well as possible, Moseley always provides a moment of levity during the day to all who are around him. His wonderful demeanor and overall adorableness brings out smiles in all who meet his acquaintance!"

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SaddleBox, a Monthly Subscription Box for Horse Owners

SaddleBox, a monthly subscription box for horse owners, has seen remarkable success since launching this year. But its founder, Phil Van Treuren, says he never expected to start an equine-related company.

"I hadn't even touched a horse until six years ago," said Van Treuren. "That was when my daughter, Sophie, told us she wanted to learn how to ride."

SaddleBox owner Phil Van Treuren with his wife Sharon and daughter Sophie.Today, Van Treuren and his family spend at least an hour every day with their horse, Dash, in Ohio. The idea for SaddleBox grew from the passion they've developed for all things equine.
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Visit www.saddlebox.net for more information and to order your first box today!
*please note, inclusion of this product in the UHC Roundup does not constitute an endorsement from the UHC. 

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Success Story: Retired Racehorse Finds New Career as a Professional Artist

This thoroughbred used to be a high-profile race horse. Today, he’s reinventing himself through a successful career in painting. 

Meet Metro Meteor, a retired racehorse in Pennsylvania, whose paintings sell for hundreds of dollars!
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OTTB and Mustang News

Click on the title to read the full article.

• Cosequin Presents Aftercare Spotlight: Teaching And Learning
• Always Dreaming's female family all California girls
• Paulick Report Contest Winner Presents Rambo Blanket To LongRun Thoroughbred Retirement Society
• New Vocations’ Open Barn and BBQ Hosts 600-Plus
• TRF Launches ’31 Days, 31 Horses’ Campaign
• New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program Celebrates 25th Anniversary
• The TAA: Accredit to the Industry
• New idea floated to raise aftercare funds
• Owner Responsibility Stressed at Aftercare Forum
• Retired racehorse Lucky Bid hits the jackpot, heads to new home in W.Va.
• Aftercare Conference Yields New Perspectives

• The task: 'Gentling' a wild mustang
• Mustangs in the Bitterroot: National Forest acquires two wild horses from prison program
• Soothing soul: Archer teen excels in taming wild horses

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Rescue Row

Programs and People Supporting Rescue Efforts

• Carroll County farm gives draft horses a second chance
• Farmstead donates $2,140 to Sunrise Horse Rescue
• Horse foster family provides a sanctuary for horses in need
• Foundation shows off Its horsepower!

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• ​Horses Unlimited Rescue and Education Center Hosting Summer Camp in June, July
• Washington horse rescue farm holds open house
• Abandoned horses find home at Meadow Haven
• Horse rescue organization wins $4,800 Jackson Community Foundation grant
• Mainesburg is home to horse rehab center

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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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