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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

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

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

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

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

22-Year Handle Low Sets Tone for 2008 Ohio Equine Industry Outlook
With wagering at Ohio horse race tracks reaching a historic low, state industry leaders are highlighting the convergence of factors that continue to prevent racing from level competition with states with expanded gambling. ... Read the full article

UHC Speakers Available
The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) National Speaker Program is up and running. If you are an equine group with an upcoming event and would like to have someone speak about the UHC, what it does and the problem of unwanted horses, the UHC has a program to provide you with this support. The UHC has volunteers across the country who may be able to attend your event and present information from the Coalition. ... Read the full article

Unwanted Horse Coalition Meets in Lextington
November 8, 2006, Washington, DC - On October 31, 2006, the Unwanted Horse Coalition met officially for the first time under the auspices of the American Horse Council at the United States Equestrian Federation headquarters in Lexington, KY. The ... Read the full article

Homes for Horses Coalition to Meet in Las Vegas April 9-10
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2009) — Representatives from dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy and rescue organizations will gather on April 9 through 10 at Bally’s Las Vegas for the third annual Homes for Horses Coalition Conferen ... Read the full article

Owners Should be Aware of Solutions if Number of Unwanted Horses Keeps Climbing
Over the last month or so, articles in prominent newspapers such as The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post and The Los Angeles Times, have reported on an apparent increase in the numbers of unwanted horses. ... Read the full article

UHC Speaker Program Growing
WASHINGTON, D.C. – March 24, 2009 – The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) National Speaker Program has been up and running since January 2009 with immediate success. This program provides equine events around the country with UHC volunteers to speak a ... Read the full article

Standardbred Mare Breeding in Ohio Down 37 Percent in 2007
Standardbred mares bred in Ohio this year dropped by more than 700; continues 12-year decline COLUMBUS, Ohio, Dec. 11 /PRNewswire/ -- Fewer standardbred mares than ever were bred in Ohio this year, a sure sign of declining horse breeding operatio ... Read the full article

The Unwanted Horse Coalition Elects Vice-Chair
WASHINGTON, D.C. – June 26, 2009 – The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce that Douglas G. Corey, DVM will serve as Vice-Chairman. The members of the Coalition chose Dr. Corey during their meeting on June 15th 2009. Dr. Corey has ... Read the full article

Andersen Named Director of the Unwanted Horse Coalition
Andersen came to the UHC with a versatile background in communications and life-long passion for horses. While receiving undergraduate degrees in Rhetoric/Communications and Fine Arts from Mount St. Mary’s University, Andersen also founded the school’s Equestrian team and club. She went on to earn her master’s degree in Journalism from Emerson College. Andersen gained strong experience in writing, creativity and deadline management throughout her professional career in the television industry, while working in program development for the Discovery Channel and as an Associate Producer for Court TV. Most recently, Andersen worked for Maryland Life Magazine as an Account Executive. ... Read the full article

Equine Health to be Featured at Equine Affaire Ohio
Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will present the latest equine health information during Equine Affaire, to be held April 6 - 9 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. Veterinarians understand that good equine he ... Read the full article

Nick Zito and Bo Derek Lead National Coalition's Efforts Urging Americans to Stop Horse Slaughter in America
ALEXANDRIA, Va., May 5 /PRNewswire/ -- Very few Americans know that thousands of our horses are slaughtered each year for human consumption or that such an industry even exists in this country. The industry is fed by middlemen, known in the industry ... Read the full article

Maureen Gallatin Named to International Board
Maureen Gallatin has been invited to join the International Coordinating Team of Affiliated International Ministries (AIM). AIM is the umbrella organization coordinating the Christian ministries of service, education, and outreach related to the World Equestrian Games in Lexington as well as the related activities around the U.S. and in other countries during and leading up to the Games in 2010. One area involves literacy, with a focus on the 3Rs for young people — that’s reading, riding, and relating. AIM is comprised of about 40 organizations representing over 4,000 churches and voluntary groups, one of which is Equestrian Ministries International. ... Read the full article

The American Horse Council Joins Forces with Nutrena
The American Horse Council is pleased to announce that Nutrena has become a sponsor of the AHC. This is a great opportunity for Nutrena to show their support of the American Horse Council, the horse industry’s unified voice in Washington, D.C. “We ... 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

American Horse Council Releases Schedule And Online Registration For National Issues Forum
WASHINGTON, DC September 7, 2007 – The American Horse Council (AHC) has released a schedule, list of speakers and registration details for its National Issues Fall Forum to be held at Keeneland in Lexington, KY on Friday, November 2, 2007. Complete ... Read the full article