UHC Roundup – October 2017
The UHC Roundup
OCTOBER 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.
UHC NEWS
UHC’s Operation Gelding Receives Grant From AAEP Foundation
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation has awarded the Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) a grant of $10,000 to support its Operation Gelding program. This marks the AAEP’s 7th year of support for the program.
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Feature Photo
Paula’s journey to finding Sparrow began when she moved to the US in 2014 from Brazil, her birth country.
Program Highlight
A veterinarians drive for horse care in the Dakotas.
Success Story
Hope for Horses, Inc. is dedicated to rehabilitating, retraining if needed, and rehoming or promoting displaced horses.
Click to Read the UHC October Roundup in its Entirety
Operation Gelding Updates
1,953 stallions gelded
$120,075 in funding provided
$28,700 in funding approved
172 gelding clinics supported
Clinics offered in 33 states
264 vouchers approved
UPCOMING CLINICS
October 18,25, 2017
Stephenville Equine Sports Medicine, Stephenville, TX
October 28, 2017
Brandon Equine Medical Center, Brandon, FL
November 5, 2017
Clover Valley Veterinary Services, Port Orchard, WA
November 12, 2017
SPCA of Texas, Greenville, TX
December 9, 2017
Springhill Equine Veterinary Clinic, Newberry, FL
Click HERE to see full list of clinics.
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