The UHC RoundupMarch 2017The 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. Check out the photo feature and link to the UHC Blog.
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
Do Safety Net Programs Work?
The UHC is conducting an informal study to learn about various safety net programs around the country. These include feed and hay banks as well as veterinary, dental or farrier assistance programs aimed to keep horses in their homes. The coalition staff will be contacting organizations that offer safety net assistance over the next two months. For owners who need help now, the UHC also maintains a list of organizations that offer safety net programs by state and nationwide. This is available on the UHC website at http://www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org/resources-for-owners/. In The NewsThis month, we feature 33 articles that were published about programs and events to help unwanted horses in February. Click on the title to read the full article. Other articles are listed below.
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Operation Gelding Updates1600 stallions gelded $81,550 in funding provided $35,800 approved 124 gelding clinics supported Clinics offered in 31 states 38 vouchers approved UPCOMING CLINICS March 11, 2017 South Alabama Equine Rescue, Lapine, AL March 19, 2017 Crossfire Equine Rescue, Dayton, TX March 24, 2017 Tuskegee Univ College of Vet Med March 25, 2017 Texas A&M College of Vet Med March 26, 2017 Clover Valley Veterinary Services, Port Orchard, WA March 30, 2017 MS Horse Rescue, Madison, MS See the full clinic schedule HERE. |
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Feature PhotoThis is Jonathan. After an injury ended his dressage career, Jonathan found a new job as a therapy horse in Indiana. His equine partners are also featured in the Success Story below.
Photo provided by: Vicki Vick, Founder, Pine Meadows Horse Rescue & Community Alliance. |
Program Highlight: National Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association
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National HBPA, Inc. was organized in 1940 to represent horsemen in the New England area on issues that affected them, their horses, and the industry. Today, at 29,000 members strong, NHBPA supports all facets of the Thoroughbred racing industry by serving as a representative voice for horsemen on critical industry issues, encouraging the highest standards of horsemanship, ensuring the safety of horses and all those who come in contact with race horses, developing rules to promote integrity in racing, and assisting in program development to provide aftercare when a horse’s racing career is over.
National HBPA has been a member of the UHC for over 10 years and recently awarded a grant to support Operation Gelding, which demonstrates a belief that members of the horse industry have a responsibility to create solutions to help address the unwanted horse issue no matter what discipline or breed they represent. The UHC is on the agenda to speak at the upcoming NHBPA annual conference next week. To learn more about the NHBPA, visit their website at https://nationalhbpa.com/. |
Success Story: New Careers as Therapy Horses
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Small efforts can make a difference for unwanted horses. This month’s success story is about four horses that have found new careers as therapy horses. Each horse has a story; two of neglect, one of abuse, and one who was lucky enough to have a responsible owner who found him an appropriate home after a career-ending injury. All four now reside at Pine Meadow Horse Rescue & Community Alliance, a new 501(c)3 non-profit organization in Franklin, Indiana.
The organization’s goal is to empower underserved, at-risk youth and utilize the powerful horse-human bond to promote healing for both person and equine. Their newest program is a collaboration with Esperanza Ministries. The pilot program, His Princess Warriors, is designed to help girls understand a healthy definition of self, and with the help of the horses, master confidence in relationships and non-verbal communication. Another teen, suspended from school for drugs, has found a new direction thanks to the healing power of horses at PMHRCA. Learn about his experience in a feature news story at http://www.pinemeadowhorserescue.com/news. Many horses that are considered unwanted can have long, healthy lives with the right person or the right organization. PMHRCA is just one example of the many organizations and people who are helping these horses find new jobs and seeing positive results. |
Photos: Participants of His Princess Warriors program learn about horse care and communication at PMHRCA.
Photos used with permission. |
OTTB and Mustang News
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Check out these Events
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March 2-5, 2017
Pennsylvania Horse World Expo March 9 - 12, 2017 Equine Comeback Challenge at the Rocky Mountain Horse Expo March 11, 2017 Third Annual Mane Event @ OK Corral Gun Club to benefit Equine Rescue and Adoption Foundation |
March 19, 2017
HeARTs for Horses Art Auction Fundraiser benefitting Ferrel Hollow Farm Senior Horse Sanctuary, Murfreesboro, TN March 24-26, 2017 Florida Thoroughbred Expo March 31 – April 2, 2017 Hoosier Horse Fair & Expo, Indiana State Fairgrounds |
Rescue Row
Programs and People Supporting Rescue Efforts
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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 safety net programs. |
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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.
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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.
