from the Unwanted Horse Coalition

Washington, DC — The Minnesota Horse Council today joined the Unwanted Horse Coalition, bringing the total membership to 19 organizations.

“The UHC is thrilled that the Minnesota Horse Council has come on board,” said Chairman Dr. Tom Lenz. “The fact that our membership continues to grow in size and diversity is extremely encouraging.”

The Minnesota Horse Council was founded in 1935 to provide a vehicle for horse owners and exhibitors to coordinate horse activities with the Minnesota State Fair Board. Since then, the Minnesota Horse Council has evolved into an organization uniting and supporting all statewide equine activities.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition is a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined under the umbrella of the American Horse Council. Its mission is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare through education and the efforts of organizations committed to the health, safety, and responsible care and disposition of these horses.

Additional information about the Unwanted Horse Coalition, including a complete list of the member organizations, is available by logging on to www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org or by calling (202) 296-4031.