The United Horse Coalition is a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the problem of horses at-risk or in transition. We seek to provide information for existing and prospective owners, breeders, sellers, and horse organizations regarding the long-term responsibilities of owning…
Equine organizations across the country encouraged to register for chance to win some of the $150,000 available in #HelpAHorse grant prizes February 21, 2019 NEW YORK–The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has opened registration for its annual Help a Horse Home: ASPCA Equine Adoption Challenge. The nationwide competition for equine rescues, shelters,…
Timeframe: April 16 – May 10, 2019 For organizations supporting the rescue and rehabilitation of retired racehorses of any breed The ASPCA is requesting proposals aimed at increasing the number of horses placed in new homes and careers by organizations providing rescue and rehabilitation for retired racers. Up to $235,000 in total is available for this program. Funds…
The EWDC was thrilled to be interviewed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) in November, 2018. Check out the article here! Helping at-risk horses and those in transition is a true community effort that leans on the support of veterinarians, care takers, rescuers, adopters, law enforcement agencies, and all those invested in the well being…
WASHINGTON, DC – The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC), a collaborative effort to accumulate, analyze, and report data to enhance programming for transitioning and at-risk equines, has begun the collection of metrics within the equine welfare industry. The Collective was created by the United Horse Coalition (UHC), a program of the American Horse Council (AHC),…
The United Horse Coalition would like to thank everyone for their patience during this time of transition. It has been some time since a formal update, and much has gone on! UHC has welcomed a new Director, Ashley Harkins, in January of 2019. Ashley comes with a background in Horse and Livestock Rehabilitation and…
Goal is to understand trends and enhance programming for transitioning and at-risk equines (Washington, DC)- The Equine Welfare Da…
New Equine Welfare Data Collective Launching Project to Understand the Metrics of Horses in Transition Goal is…
April 19, 2018 “Chipping Clinics” to be introduced (Washington, DC)- The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to…
February 22, 2018 (Washington, DC)- The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce a new way for equine rescues, sanctuaries and…
