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January 22 2018

The UHC Roundup

JANUARY 2018
The UHC Roundup is an online publication that compiles news articles and events related to unwanted horses. It highlights UHC member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions.If you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact the UHC at afurst@horsecouncil.org.

UHC NEWS

UHC Announces New Program ‘Operation Chip’

Starting in 2018, the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) will be offering a new service to its popular Operation Gelding program called “Operation Chip.”

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“My horse dream did not come true as a child. My family situation just didn’t allow for the luxury of horse ownership. So I grew up, got married, raised a family, and got to see the world thanks to Uncle Sam, …. but I always held onto my dream.”

Click to Read the UHC January Roundup in its Entirety

Operation Gelding Updates

2,341 stallions gelded
$154,275 in funding provided
186 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states
306 vouchers distributedUPCOMING CLINICS
January 17, 22, 24, 2018
KSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, KS
January 27, 2018
Edisto Equine Clinic, Yonges Island, SC
February 13, 2018
Waller Equine Hospital, Waller, TX
April 11, 2018
VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
April 28, 2018
Horse Haven of Tennessee/University of Tennessee Vet Med, Lancing, TNClick HERE to see full list of clinics.

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December 16 2017

UHC Roundup – December 2017

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The following is from UHC:

The UHC Roundup

DECEMBER 2017
The UHC Roundup is an online publication that compiles news articles and events related to unwanted horses. It highlights UHC member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions.I

f you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact the UHC at afurst@horsecouncil.org.

UHC NEWS

Happy Holidays from the Unwanted Horse Coalition!The UHC would like to wish everyone a very Happy Holiday and a wonderful New Year! Thank you for your past and continued support of the UHC. We are looking forward to 2018 with some new and exciting initiatives in the works!Read More

Feature Photo“The UHC has helped us with five mini stallions, which is amazing! Sadly, many of the minis that enter the action pipeline are studs, I guess because owners don’t want to spend the money, and the little ones are easy, even as stallions.”
Program Highlight

Somehow, through the flames, smoke, chaos and tears, an army of heroes emerged in California. Some were burned, some bruised, but all were relentless in aiding the struggling people and horses of the San Luis Rey Downs Fire.

Success Story

It was just another ordinary Tuesday in 2001 for Janet Rowe, owner of Saving Grace Equine Rescue in Bracebridge, Ontario. She was making one of her frequent trips to the Ontario Livestock Exchange in St. Jacobs, Ontario, to look for another horse in need to rescue, rehab and re-home.

Click to Read the UHC December Roundup in its Entirety

Operation Gelding Updates

2,330 stallions gelded
$152,275 in funding provided
186 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states
306 vouchers distributed

UPCOMING CLINICS
January 13, 2018
Hope in the Valley Equine Rescue, North Wichita, KS
January 17, 22, 24, 2018
KSU College of Veterinary Medicine, Manhattan, KS
January 27, 2018
Edisto Equine Clinic, Yonges Island, SC
April 11, 2018
VA-MD College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, VA
April 28, 2018
Horse Haven of Tennessee/University of Tennessee Vet Med, Lancing, TN

Click HERE to see full list of clinics.

November 15 2017

UHC Roundup – November 2017

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The following is from UHC:

The UHC Roundup

NOVEMBER 2017
The UHC Roundup is an online publication that compiles news articles and events related to unwanted horses. It highlights UHC member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions.

If you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact the UHC atafurst@horsecouncil.org.

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UHC NEWS

UHC Publishes Estate Planning Guide for Horse Owners

The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) is pleased to announce a new publication, “Estate Planning: A Guide for Equine Owners,” is now available on the UHC website, and as a brochure.

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“My mission is to rescue neglected, abused, and abandoned miniature horses, while educating as many people as I can that miniature horses are a lot more than pets. That’s how Mini Miracles Horse Rescue, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization was created.”

Operation Gelding Updates

2,041 stallions gelded
$133,175 in funding provided
172 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states
243 vouchers distributed

UPCOMING CLINICS
December 2, 2017
Hope 4 Horses, Galt, CA
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL

Click HERE to see full list of clinics.

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May 6 2017

UHC Members Meet in June

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The following is from the Unwanted Horse Coalition:

The UHC will be hosting its annual meeting in conjunction with the American Horse Council’s Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum in Washington DC. UHC member organizations and guests will hear program updates, review survey results and discuss the coalition’s objectives for the upcoming year.

For a full list of members, visit www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org/member-organizations/ or to inquire about UHC membership and programs, contact the UHC office at uhc@horsecouncil.org.

April 6 2017

The UHC Welcomes Two New Members

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The following is from the Unwanted Horse Coalition:

The UHC welcomes two new members, the Retired Racehorse Project and Palmetto Carriage Works. Each will be featured in future editions of the UHC Roundup. Member organizations help make programmatic decisions in the areas of education, programs, funding, and visibility.

For a full list of members, visit www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org/member-organizations/ or to inquire about UHC membership and programs, contact the UHC office at uhc@horsecouncil.org.

November 1 2016

Media Roundup is now UHC Roundup

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The following is an update from the UHC Roundup.

The Media Roundup is now the UHC Roundup, a publication with a new name and a broader scope. In addition to news articles and events, the UHC Roundup highlights member programs and success stories spanning all breeds, disciplines, and regions, plus it has a new photo feature and a link to the UHC Blog.

If you wish to share your story of unwanted horses becoming wanted again, contact UHC Director, Jennifer Purcell, at jpurcell@horsecouncil.org.

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In The News

More than three dozen articles about programs and events to help unwanted horses were published in October. Click on the title to read the full article.

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May 25 2016

Unwanted Horse Coalition Media Roundup

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Horse Castration: From Colt or Stallion to Gelding

According to Larry R. Bramlage, DVM, MS, castration is normally performed on colts to make them more tractable and easier to handle. The mature, intact male horse becomes progressively more difficult to train and more aggressive as it gets older.

New Career Barrels of Fun for Retired Giant

When 17hh gelding Colicchio retired from the stables of Caulfield trainer Clinton McDonald in late 2014, a second career in barrel racing isn’t what most astute judges predicted.

New Vocations Featured in The Chronicle of the Horse “Untacked” Magazine

New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program is honored and proud to be featured in a 4-page article that appeared in the May/June 2016 issue of The Chronicle of the Horse Untacked magazine.

EQUUS Foundation Announces 2016 Champion Scholarship Recipients

The EQUUS Foundation is pleased to announce this year’s Champions of Equine Service Scholarships to seven equine volunteers who logged hundreds of hours in support of organizations in the Equine Welfare Network.

Cathy Wieschhoff on Natural Horsemanship for OTTBs

As an eventer based in Lexington, Kentucky – the heart of Thoroughbred country – Cathy Wieschhoff has plenty of experience with OTTBs. Cathy and Sheldon were one of five Thoroughbred Makeover demo participants who wowed audiences at Rolex this year.

Extreme Mustang Makeover competition: 100 days to train a wild mustang

Wish Come True – it’s not just a random name, but how Wanette Wilson explains the wild mustang that she was given nearly 100 days to train in the Extreme Mustang Makeover competition.

Morris County Teen has a Knack for Taming Wild Horses

Cat Zimmerman was just 12 years old when she picked up her first mustang for the Extreme Mustang Makeover Youth Challenge. She and that horse, “Comacheria,” better known as Monche, ended up fourth overall out of 17 competitors. Now 14, Zimmerman, Morristown, is starting out with a new mustang to participate in this year’s challenge.

Horse Ownership is a Large Investment

Shelters take in a variety of horses. Some have been abused, some are sick or injured and some are left simply because their owners can’t take care of them anymore. That’s because people often get into horse ownership without fully understanding the commitment they are making.

Wild Horses Transformed in Extreme Mustang Makeover at the Jacksonville Equestrian Center

The Jacksonville Equestrian Center was host to genuine American mustangs and their trainers as they showcased their newfound partnerships to a packed house.