September 29 , 2010 - Edition 13 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. Meeting Addresses Issues of Unwanted Horses One of the concerns, mentioned by several people, is unwanted horses. It is a problem throughout Colorado, and the nation, especially since the economy has soured. Bill Scebbi brought a video message from Chris Whitney, the president of the Colorado Horse Council, and also head of the Colorado Unwanted Horse Alliance. Read More... MU Vet Offers a Good Idea to Aid Unwanted Horses Alison LaCarrubba, a veterinarian at the University of Missouri, sees many horses on the market for bargain prices, or for no cost at all. An entry-level horse used to sell at auction for $700, she said. Now a buyer can purchase the same horse for $50. Read More... Inky, a Pony that Races for a Larger Reason The story of Inky, a pony of Appaloosa or POA background, begins when she came to Days End Farm Horse Rescue (www.defhr.org) as a rescue. it needs to be said that Inky was a pony suffering from neglect, not abuse. Read More... Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society President Wins TVMA Good Samaritan Visionary Award Jennifer Williams, PhD, of Lorena, Texas, and executive director of Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, was recently awarded the Texas Veterinary Medical Association's (TVMA) 2010 Good Samaritan Visionary Award. Read More... Retired Racehorses Benefit From Charity Poker Tournament California Retirement Management Account (CARMA), a charitable 501c3 organization dedicated to assisting Thoroughbred rehabilitation and retirement organizations that care for retired racehorses in California, recently held their 3rd annual charity Texas Hold 'Em "Poker in Paradise" event. One night a year industry insiders, jockeys, trainers, and racing enthusiasts gather to play poker and raise funds to ensure retired racehorses get the proper longterm care they require. Read More...	Upcoming Events Halters for Hope Greenwood Village, Colorado Bluebonnet Rescue Horse Training Challenge October 16, 2010 Austin, Texas Standardbred Retirement Foundation Charity Walk/Ride October 17, 2010 New Egypt, NJ NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Seminar October 19, 2010 Lexington, KY Silks and Suits Gala to Benefit Mid-America Horse Rescue October 30, 2010 St. Louis, MO Horse Aid Live Spring 2011 Lexington, Kentucky

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