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The Homes for Horses Coalition Launches Resource-Rich Website
The Homes for Horses Coalition today launched www.homesforhorses.org. The Web site is a resource tool for equine rescue personnel, members of the media, and anyone interested in equine protection efforts. ... Read the full article

Twenty Horse Welfare Groups Meet to Address the Re-homing of America’s Horses
WASHINGTON (July 31, 2007) – National and state-based equine-protection, placement and rescue organizations gathered for the first time Friday to discuss the re-homing of at-risk horses in America. The Homes for Horses Conference was jointly sponsore ... Read the full article

UHC Unveils Website and Awareness Brochure, Encourages Horse Owners to “Own Responsibly”
WASHINGTON, DC - The Unwanted Horse Council (UHC) announced today the launch of its website and the release of an awareness brochure. “The Unwanted Horse Coalition includes equine organizations that are concerned with the number of unwanted horses ... Read the full article

Minnesota Horse Council Joins Unwanted Horse Coalition
The Minnesota Horse Council has joined the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC), bringing the total membership to 19 organizations. "The UHC is thrilled that the Minnesota Horse Council has come on board," said Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz. "The fact that our ... Read the full article

Equine Awareness and Appreciation Day - September 27, 2008
Please join Victoria Davis McCullough and the Triumph Project on September 27, 2007 to show support of Horse Welfare in our state and in our country. The time has come! ... Read the full article

Oak Tree Racing Association Joins Unwanted Horse Coalition
WASHINGTON, DC – January 10, 2008. The Unwanted Horse Coalition today announced their newest member organization, Oak Tree Racing Association of Arcadia, California. “Oak Tree Racing is another wonderful addition to our already distinguished list ... Read the full article

Free Horse Health Resource at Your Fingertips
The award-winning web site www.TheHorse.com has just made all articles on the site available free to registered users. After completing the registration process, you can read any of the nearly 7,500 articles on the site. You also can sign up for a fr ... Read the full article

More Than 200 Organizations Concerned With Horse Welfare
Disappointed That the U.S. House Focused on Emotion Not Fact WASHINGTON, Sept. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite a disappointing loss in a vote today in the U.S. House of Representatives, the Horse Welfare Coalition vowed to continue its efforts to prese ... Read the full article

“ANIMAL WELFARE PROJECT” SEEKING HOME IN SOUTHEAST PENNSYLVANIA
Valley Forge, PA --- State Senator John C. Rafferty, Jr. (R-44), recently presented the Animal Welfare Project, a non-profit organization, with a $10,000 check to support their efforts to create an animal sanctuary. Their main mission is to profess ... Read the full article

Unwanted Horse Coalition Folded into AHC
June 27, 2006, Washington, D.C. – The Unwanted Horse Coalition, which started as the Unwanted Horse Summit during the American Horse Council’s annual convention in April, 2005, is being folded into the American Horse Council, it was announced today b ... Read the full article

Finding the right Facility: What you should ask before Adopting or Donating a Horse
Making the decision to part with your horse is difficult decision. While there are many reasons one can no longer keep their horse, most struggle to find the right home for them. As a responsible and concerned horse owner, you want to make sure they will be well cared for and happy in their future endeavors. If you happen to be in the lucky position to adopt a horse, you also have concerns regarding the facility you are adopting from, as well as the horse’s history. ... Read the full article

Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue Equine Awareness Event a Huge Success
On Saturday night, Victoria McCullough, held an Equine Awareness event at Mida Farm. Attendees included a local news station, State Representative Joseph Abruzzo, the County Sheriff, the "Prince of Palm Beach", and many other prominent individuals in the area. The event was held in celebration of the passing of the H.R. 6598 Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act through the judiciary committee. ... Read the full article

Animal Welfare Project Assists in Guilty Plea for Double-Decking
Valley Forge, PA -- The Animal Welfare Project is a new 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation in southeast Pennsylvania, whose main mission is the professional re-training of homeless horses and dogs, in order to adopt them into new careers. Future care ... Read the full article

AAEP and USDF to Promote Horse Health as Alliance Partners
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world's largest professional association of equine veterinarians, is pleased to announce the addition of the U.S. Dressage Federation (USDF) to its Alliance Partner Program. Through this ... Read the full article

American Horse Council Announces Congressional Cavalry Program
WASHINGTON, DC - The American Horse Council (AHC) and member organizations are initiating “The Congressional Cavalry Program,” a new direct grassroots effort, to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington, DC. The purpose of the ... Read the full article

Hanover Shoe Farms to Receive AAEP Equine Welfare Award
Hanover Shoe Farms, the most prolific Standardbred breeding farm in the world, will be honored with the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 2008 award for outstanding service in equine welfare, the Lavin Cup. ... Read the full article

HEART Equine Ambulance Receives Equus Foundation Grant
September 21, 2006-- Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance has received a $5000 grant from the Equus Foundation. The grant money will replenish funds used to outfit HEART's new state-of-the-art equine ambulance which debuted ... Read the full article

Tennessee Walking Horse Organizations, AAEP Discuss Eliminating the Practice of Soring
The American Association of Equine Practitioners hosted a roundtable discussion with representatives from the Tennessee Walking Horse industry and the United States Department of Agriculture on March 19, 2007, in Lexington, Ky. The meeting was held ... Read the full article

QUUS Foundation Select 28 Charities to Receive Grants in 2006
WESTPORT, CT – December 6, 2005 – The Board of Directors of The EQUUS Foundation, Inc., an all-volunteer fund raising and fund granting 501(c)(3) charity, will award grants to 28 charitable organizations that promote the positive use of the horse for ... Read the full article

American Horse Council’s 2008 Horse Industry Directory Now Available
The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase. ... Read the full article