The UHC Roundup

September 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


                           UHC Releases New Educational Documents

​The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce the addition of several new educational documents available to the industry and the general public. These handouts are available on the UHC’s website under Before You Buy and Options for Horse Owners, and will provide additional information for both first time horse buyer on how to “Own Responsibly” and what “Owning Responsibly” entails, as well as information for the current horse owner on re-homing horses and more.
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“The UHC has transitioned into an organization that individuals and other organizations turn to for information and education,” said UHC Director Ashley Furst. “Buying a horse or pony is a big decision, and also one of the most costly purchases that you will make in your lifetime. We want prospective owners to do the necessary research before purchasing a horse, and felt these short handouts would be helpful in getting started on the journey to horse ownership. We also wanted to educate current horse owners a little more on what their options are should they find themselves no longer able to care for the horses.”
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Topics in the handouts include:
  • How to Pick the Perfect Horse
  • Questions to Ask When Rehoming a Horse
  • Implications of Charitable Contributions
  • Basic Horse Care: Shelter
  • Basic Horse Care: Nutrition
  • Basic Care: Preventative Care
  • I can no longer care for my horse, what options are available?
  • And more!
The handouts will also be available to be customized with an organization’s logo upon request should an organization wish to share the handouts with their own members or other individuals. If you are interested in receiving a handout with your organizations logo, please contact Ashley Furst at afurst@horsecouncil.org

Operation Gelding Updates
2017


​1949 stallions gelded
$117,900 in funding provided
$28,200 approved
172 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states 
232 vouchers approved

UPCOMING CLINICS

September 30, 2017
NCSU Veterinary Medical Clinic, Raleigh, NC
October 4,11,18,25, 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 12, 2017
SPCA of Texas, Greenville, TX
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL


See the full clinic schedule HERE.​


Upcoming Events
September

September 10, 2017
Auction to Benefit Old Friends Rescue
September 16, 2017
MHARF Trainer’s Challenge of the Unwanted Horse 
September 14-16, 2017
Extreme Mustang Makeover-Texas

Feature Photo

Seldom perturbed by the goings on of those around her, be they human or equine, Chillao is very much her own person!

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Program Highlight: The Pegasus Project

The Pegasus Project matches rescued horses with adopters, to help them find their forever family. But, the way they do it is changing the cycle of adoptions!

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Success Story: D'Humerus, the first Thoroughbred in Maryland's Beyond the Wire program

The 4-year-old gelding D’ Humerus, officially the first Thoroughbred to be admitted to the new Beyond The Wire aftercare program in Maryland, is taking very well to retirement from the racetrack, according to his new owner.
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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

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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