July 8 , 2010 - Edition 10 Media Roundup This Unwanted Horse Coalition news summary is provided as an educational service to those interested in the issue of the unwanted horse. The articles do not reflect the opinions of the Unwanted Horse Coalition or any of its employees. The listing of events does not constitute an endorsement of a particular event. If you see an article or event that may be appropriate for inclusion in Media Roundup, please e-mail it to ecaslin@horsecouncil.org. Unwanted Horse Coalition Takes the Next Step The Unwanted Horse Coalition, now in its fifth year, adopted a multi-faceted strategic plan June 21 designed to continue advocacy and education programs but move the organization to the next level. Read More... Increased Relief for Kentucky Horse Owners on the Way According to a recent report, one out of every ten work-eligible Kentuckians is unemployed. In response to the significant increase in jobless horse owners, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) has modified eligibility requirements for their Equine Safety Net program. Read More... AQHA Launches Full Circle Program The American Quarter Horse Association developed the Full Circle Program to reunite breeders and previous owners with horses they remember well. Through the free Full Circle Program, AQHA members will be able to indicate on a horse's registration certificate that if the horse ever becomes unwanted, unusable, or simply ready for retirement, the member will - if possible - assist in providing or finding a suitable home. Read More... Protecting Racehorses for Second Careers The biggest takeaway message from a panel on transitioning Thoroughbred racehorses to second careers during the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit at Keeneland June 28 was how trainers need to protect their horses while they’re on the track in order to give them more fulfilling opportunities down the road. Read More... Thoroughbred Charities of America Awards $860,672 in Grants Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) announced today grants totaling $860,672 have been awarded to 81 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits that work to uphold TCA's mission. Read More... Haybanks in the Running for Refreshment Nothing refreshes better on a hot summer day than a long, cool drink of water. Although water is the logical choice for horses, many horse rescue organizations are turning to Pepsi. However, rather than thirst, Pepsi is helping quench the sting of the current economy with it's Refresh Project. Read More... The Jockey Clubs Adds Auction History to Tattoo Identification Services Tattoo Identification Services was launched in April 2009 to help owners identify tattooed but unknown Thoroughbreds in their possession, and it has been visited more than 200,000 times since then. A link is now provided to the equineline.com Free Auction Results Search for the identified horse so that an individual can view public sales results, including the last purchaser at auction, as an aid in researching the horse’s history. Links to a five-generation pedigree from equineline.com and to racing information from equibase.com are also provided. Read More...	Upcoming Events Halters for Hope Greenwood Village, Colorado Ladies Fashion Show to Benefit LongRun TB Retirement July 19, 2010 Toronto, Ontario Canada Charity Poker Tournament to Benefit CARMA August 5, 2010 Del Mar, California After the Finish Line Summer Fundraiser August 5, 2010 Del Mar, California Fundraising BBQ to Benefit LongRun TB Retirement September 20, 2010 Toronto, Ontario Canada Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge October 16, 2010 Austin, Texas Horse Aid Live Spring 2011 Lexington, Kentucky

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