Entries by Ashley Harkins

Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Report 6

Equine Welfare Data Collective Releases Report 6   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…

Equine Welfare Data Collective Kicks off Data Drive with Contest

Equine Welfare Data Collective Kicks off Data Drive with Contest In 2022, the number of intakes for horse rescues and sanctuaries due to law enforcement confiscations rose 90% compared to 2021, according to the 2022 Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC). In that same breath, there was almost a 3% drop in relinquishments by owners. However,…

Equine Discounts joins United Horse Coalition as New Member Benefit

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE January 17, 2024   Equine Discounts joins United Horse Coalition as a New Member Benefit   Now becoming a member of the nation’s only equine program dedicated to helping responsible horse owners and assisting those who need the help is even more rewarding. The United Horse Coalition (UHC) is excited to announce…

UHC Membership Drive Contest Winner Announced

United Horse Coalition Membership Drive Contest Winner Announced Back in November, the United Horse Coalition (UHC) hosted a membership drive as a reminder that each organization in our industry, no matter their capacity, or mission, can support horses that are at-risk or in transition.  The UHC is excited to announce the winner of its membership…

Holiday gift-giving and tax deduction tips in 2023

Things to Know Before You Donate: Holiday gift-giving and tax deduction tips in 2023 By: Brigid Shea,  American Horse Council  We’re moving into the holiday gift-giving season to be followed shortly by the tax season. One season is fun. The other? Not so much. However, each season holds opportunities for everyone. Whether you’re searching for…

United Horse Coalition Launches Membership Drive Contest

United Horse Coalition Launches Membership Drive Contest   The end of the year is the perfect time to make a change and make a difference. Why not end the year on a more colorful note while supporting the United Horse Coalition (UHC)?   The UHC is hosting their membership drive as a reminder that each…

United Horse Coalition to Present at Animal Welfare Research Forum 

United Horse Coalition to Present at Animal Welfare Research Forum    Data surrounding equine rescue has only been collected at the national level in the United States for the last few years via the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) – a program of the United Horse Coalition (UHC) and the American Horse Council Foundation. Equines…

Bi-Annual Equine Welfare Data Collective Data Drive Happening Now 

  Bi-Annual Equine Welfare Data Collective Data Drive Happening Now  Since 2018, the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) has worked to collect and share baseline trends in equine welfare on a national and regional level. The vital data helps all facets of the equine industry to shape how the horse industry can approach the needs…