December 21 , 2010 - Edition 16 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. Dr. Tom Lenz, AAEP 2010 Keynote Presentation Interview Dr. Tom Lenz addressed the issue of unwanted horses and possible solutions during the 2010 American Association of Equine Practitioners Convention. See Video Here... UHC Seeks to Expand National Speaker Program The Unwanted Horse Coalition's (UHC) National Speaker Program has been up and running since early 2009 with approximately 100 speakers in the database. This program provides equine events around the country with UHC volunteers to speak about the unwanted horse issue and what it means to "Own Responsibly". The UHC is looking to expand its National Speaker Program by adding additional speakers and events to the schedule. Read More... Bayer Animal Health Recognizes Outstanding Veterinarian with First "Legend of the Year" Award Bayer Animal Health honored Dr. Liz Bracken of Atascadero, Calif., as the inaugural recipient of the “Legend of the Year” award, which recognizes veterinary professionals who provide equitarian aid or exceptional care for unwanted or abandoned horses. The award – which includes a $5,000 donation to Miller’s Equestrian Center and Sanctuary in San Luis Obispo, Calif. – was presented to Dr. Bracken at the 56th Annual Convention of the American Association for Equine Practitioners (AAEP) in Baltimore, Md. Read More... Refeeding Malnourished Horses Few sights are more tragic than malnourished or starved horses. Outright neglect does occur, but not all underweight horses are victims of abuse. Horses might be recovering from serious conditions that have led to weight loss, and their owners are doing all they can to help the horse regain its previous condition. Others are being fed regularly, but the feed might not be of the ideal nutritional quality. Understanding the effects of starvation, the likelihood for recovery, and basic principles of refeeding will help horse owners should they encounter a horse that requires a nutritional overhaul. Read More... Unwanted Horse Proves a Hero San Pail, a horse that no one wanted in the early stages of his career, has gone on to give trainer and co-owner Rod Hughes the ride of a lifetime. Read More... Holiday Cheer for Horses in Need Provided by Canadian Companies This holiday season Canadian horse lovers can help feed hungry horses by doing something horse lovers to do: shop! Read More...	Upcoming Events Halters for Hope Greenwood Village, Colorado Crossroads Veterinary Services: Operation Gelding Clinic December 27, 2010 Lexington, GA Horse Help Providers: Operation Gelding Clinic December 28, 2010 Crooks, SD Seminar: Care and Management of the Older Horse February 14, 2010 New Brunswick, NJ Horse Aid Live Spring 2011 Lexington, Kentucky Colorado Horse Rescue Fundraiser: Starry Starry Night September 24, 2011 Denver, CO

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