The Unwanted Horse Coalition announces the release of its updated Own Responsibly: The Problem of the Unwanted Horse brochure.

The Own Responsibly brochure details important aspects of the Unwanted Horse Coalition, such as its key mission to educate horse owners about owning and breeding responsibly. The goals of the coalition are also listed within the brochure, with the vital objectives being to 1) Raise awareness of the issue and its consequences, 2) reduce the number of unwanted horses and work towards eliminating the problem, 3) Facilitate the exchange of information on adoption, care and alternative careers, and lastly 4) Provide information on life ending decisions for equines such as euthanasia and disposal.

“We have updated the brochure to reflect the growth the coalition has experienced, with new members and important new resources and materials,” said Tom Lenz, chairman of the UHC.

The brochure contains valuable information on owning responsibly, the problem of the unwanted horse, and facts regarding the Unwanted Horse Coalition. It also includes a section of recent resources and materials, which are available for public use. All material included in the brochure is pertinent information for horse owners and breeders, as well as organizations and associations.

This third installment of the Unwanted Horse Coalition Brochure, Own Responsibly: The Problem of the Unwanted Horse can be found on the UHC website at www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org . Limited hard copies can be requested by contacting UHC director, Ericka Caslin at [email protected] or by calling 202-296-4031.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition

The mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety and responsible care and disposition of these horses. The UHC grew out of the Unwanted Horse Summit, which was organized by the American Association of Equine Practitioners and held in conjunction with the American Horse Council’s annual meeting in Washington, D.C., in April 2005. The summit was held to bring key stakeholders together to start a dialogue on the unwanted horse in America. Its purpose was to develop consensus on the most effective way to work together to address the issue. In June 2006, the UHC was folded into the AHC and now operates under its auspices.