Let's face it - we may all need a little help at one point or another. It's never too early to understand what assistance services are local to you.
Equine Welfare Data Collective Report 6 is now available!
Data collected from reports of equine rescues and sanctuaries across the country are shining a light on how hundreds, maybe even thousands, of horses find themselves in a rescue. The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC), a program sponsored by the United Horse Coalition and the American Horse Council, has released its sixth report, covering data from 2022. A report detailing the trends shown by the data collected over the last four years will be published.
Read more in the press release here: https://unitedhorsecoalition.org/equine-welfare-data-collective-releases-report-6/
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OUR RESOURCES:
Resources for Current Owners:
- – Facilities that accept horses (what to ask before rehoming/retiring a horse.)
- – Feed and Hay Safety Net Programs
- – Castration programs and clinics
- – Funding for Veterinary Care
- – Euthanasia programs and clinics (info on helping to make a euthanasia decision)
- – Racing aftercare, placement, and training.
- – Other programs
Resources for Prospective Owners:
- – Is Horse Ownership right for me?
- – Basic Horse Care and Costs
- – Alternatives to buying a horse
- – Finding “The Right Horse”
Resources for Rescues/Sanctuaries:
- – Guidelines for Rescues
- – Accreditation
- – Match Horses with Adopters
- – Non Profit Management/Fundraising
- – Equine Welfare Grants
- – USTA financial assistance
The United Horse Coalition is committed to helping horses at-risk or in transition by:
Educating current and future horse owners on responsible ownership, proper care and breeding, and options available before a horse reaches a state of becoming at-risk.
Explaining the issue through presentations at industry gatherings, including horse association meetings, conferences, symposiums, and horse fairs
Raising awareness about the issue of horses who are at-risk, and its impact on the horse industry
Reducing the number of at-risk horses and working towards eliminating the problem.
Ensuring that horses are treated humanely and with dignity
Providing information on end-of-life decisions, including veterinary decisions, euthanasia, and disposal
United Horse Coalition
uhc@horsecouncil.org
1775 Tysons Blvd
5th Floor, Suite 6110
McLean VA 22102
202.296.4031 (office)
202.296.1970 (fax)