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Webinar Addresses How To Help At-Risk And In-Transition Horses

Join the American Horse Council (AHC) on Thursday May 27, 2021, at 1 p.m. EST to learn about some of the many resources available to help owners, horses at risk and horses in transition.

Ashley Harkins, Program Director for the United Horse Coalition will demonstrate the UHC Equine Resource Database, explore safety net programs available nationwide to help owners in need of assistance, share the UHC's COVID Resource site, and reveal new initiatives planned for 2021.

The mission of the UHC is to advocate responsible ownership through education. One of the many facets of this mission is to inform owners about assistance options, not only during the pandemic, but in any type of hardship.

Included in the discussion will be Emily Stearns, Program Manager of the Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC). The EWDC is a program of the UHC to collect, analyze, and report data on at-risk equines, those in transition, and the multitude of equine welfare organizations working diligently to help those in need.

The webinar will conclude with updates coming from UHC Members A Home For Every Horse (AHFEH), the ASPCA/Right Horse Initiative, and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) about some of the programs and initiatives they have been working on to help owners, at-risk horses, and horses in transition.

Nominations Open For The Right Horse Initiative’s Good People For Good Horses Awards

The Right Horse Initiative strongly believes that great work deserves to be recognized and celebrated. From the veterinarians, farriers, volunteers and trainers to the incredible storytellers who help spread the word about equine adoption, it takes a network of support to help each horse find a wonderful home. The second annual Good People for Good Horses Awards will recognize these hardworking members of the equine community who dedicate their time and talents to helping horses in transition.

“The Good People for Good Horses Awards is an opportunity to acknowledge those working tirelessly to care for horses in need and help them find loving homes,” said Christie Schulte Kappert, Program Director of The Right Horse Initiative. “We look forward to celebrating the unwavering dedication of these individuals across the country who, despite a challenging year, continue to step up for horses in transition.”

The Right Horse Initiative invites all members of the horse community to nominate one or more U.S.-based individuals or organizations in the following six categories for a Good People for Good Horses Award:

Veterinarian or Veterinary Technician*
Trainer
Volunteer
Farrier
Community Partner (such as a riding club, event center, boarding barn, etc.)
Wild Card (anyone else—such as member of the media, photographer, advocate, social media influencer, fundraiser or staff member)

*A total of three awards will be given in the Veterinarian/Veterinary Technician category based on geographical location in Western, Central and Eastern regions of the United States.

A committee of reviewers from The Right Horse Initiative will review submissions and recommend winners based on subjective criteria. Awards will be given based upon the nominee's contributions to equine adoption efforts and the success and impact of the organization they serve. Nominations are due no later than December 31, 2020 at 11:59 p.m. EST with winners announced the week of January 25, 2021.

earn more and submit your nominations here.

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Right Horse Virtual Summit Brings Together Equine Industry And Adoption Leaders

Hosted by The Right Horse Initiative, a program of the ASPCA®, the 2020 Right Horse Summit, taking place virtually from September 14-17, will bring together industry pioneers and leaders in equine welfare for four days of discussion and ideation for the benefit of at-risk equines.

While current circumstances mandate physical distancing, the summit will offer a highly interactive and dynamic online experience and includes opportunities to engage with and learn from a variety of industry professionals and equine welfare organizations. The Summit will provide opportunity to celebrate the collective work being done to help horses and massively increase equine adoption. A variety of resources, course materials, and more will be delivered to registered participants prior to the event.

“Despite challenges resulting from the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, partners of the Right Horse Initiative have made incredible strides in their respective communities and corners of the equine industry by helping more horses find homes, providing critical resources and spreading awareness to elevate the welfare of all equines,” said Dr. Emily Weiss, Vice President of ASPCA Equine Welfare. “The power of the Right Horse Initiative lies in our partners and we look forward to celebrating our achievements thus far while innovating the next chapter of the work together.”

The Summit is open to Right Horse Adoption Partners, Industry Partners, and active Warm-Up Ring participants, to whom registration is cost-free. Partners are encouraged to register by August 28th. For those interested in participating and joining the over 100 industry and adoption partners creating systemic change and reframing the conversation around equine adoption, learn more here. To foster or adopt an equine, please visit MyRightHorse.org and access tools here to advocate for horses in need of homes.