EWDC News

Love to the Rescue – An Equine Welfare Statistic Round-Up

On February 14^th, 2022 the American Horse Council hosted the webinar “Love to the Rescue – An Equine Statistic Round-Up”.

Managing at-risk and transitioning equines carries many different logistical needs compared to smaller animals like dogs and cats.

Emily Stearns, MSc, Program Manager for the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC), explored current data on equine and companion animal welfare, logistical differences between managing difference species, and how equine welfare fits into the big picture of trending animal sheltering statistics within the United States. Included in the presentation was a Q&A panel discussion with Ashley Harkins, Program Director of the United Horse Coalition (UHC) and Ed Jamison, CEO for Operation Kindness in Dallas, Texas and Board of Director VP for the National Animal Care & Control Association (NACA).

If you missed out on attending, you can view the recording and the presentation slides here:

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Have questions after attending the webinar? Feel free to contact the Equine Welfare Data Collective at EWDC@horsecouncil.org

The Equine Welfare Data Collective is a program of the United Horse Coalition and the American Horse Council Foundation. The mission of the EWDC is to collect, analyze, and report data on at-risk and transitioning equines within the United States and the organizations working hard to support them.

About the American Horse Council and United Horse Coalition

As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington, D.C., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities. Organized in 1969, the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress, federal agencies, the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day. The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners, breeders, veterinarians, farriers, breed registries and horsemen’s associations to horse shows, race tracks, rodeos, commercial suppliers and state horse councils. Learn more at www.horsecouncil.org

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 issues facing 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 and caring for horses, as well as focusing on the opportunities available for these horses. www.unitedhorsecoalition.org.