Unwanted Horse Coalition Update

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) held its annual meeting on Monday, June 23, during the American Horse Council’s National Convention and Issues Forum.
 
At the meeting attendees heard presentations by member organizations including The Jockey Club, The Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance, The Equine Network, the American Veterinary Medical Association, the United States Trotting Association, and the Master of Foxhounds Association.
 
In addition, Janine Jacques, founder of the Equine Rescue Network, explained how her program uses a combination of microchips and social media to track down and locate abandoned, neglected, lost, stolen, or otherwise "unwanted" horses.
 
Following the presentations, the group discussed ideas for new UHC initiatives, including continuing its Operation Gelding program with the funds available; creating an educational campaign and providing materials promoting the benefits of castration/spaying nonbreeding quality horses, similar to the programs dealing with dogs and cats; updating and reprinting UHC educational materials; and creating a webinars sub-committee.

Source: TheHorse