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Unwanted Horse Coalition Announces Release of New Brochure and Own Responsibly Handbook

WASHINGTON, DC. The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) today announced the release of its new informational brochure and handbook, Own Responsibly: Guidance for current and potential horse owners from the Unwanted Horse Coalition.

“We’ve updated the brochure to reflect the growth the coalition has experienced over the last year,” said Dr. Tom Lenz, UHC chairman. “The Own Responsibly handbook is the first of its kind in the industry. It not only covers major components of horse ownership and care, it tackles some really important issues that a lot of horse owners don’t begin to consider until they’re in a hard situation.”

Own Responsibly is a result of the collaborative efforts of members of the UHC, veterinarians, and other horse professionals in order to provide a comprehensive, go-to resource for current and future horse owners. The handbook addresses basic horse care, options for owners, important questions to ask, second careers, success stories, euthanasia, tax ramifications of charitable donations, and programs that extend the useful life of horses. “Own Responsibly should be a part if every horse enthusiast’s equine library,” said Lenz. “It is clearly and concisely written, not to mention that it is an example of the fact that great things are accomplished when horse people get together and work toward a mutual goal. The handbook exemplifies the mission of the Unwanted Horse Coalition.”

The brochure and handbook may be downloaded from the UHC website, found at http://www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org.

Hardcopies of the brochure may be requested by directly contacting the coalition by calling the American Horse Council at 202-296-4031.


The Unwanted Horse Coalition, a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the American Horse Council, is concerned that some horses may slip through the various safety nets within the equine industry. Too many owners are unaware of, or do not give enough thought to, the available options, services and assistance available in the industry to help them ensure that their horse has caring and humane support throughout its life.

The Unwanted Horse Coalition will help educate the horse industry about this issue and help people learn to Own Responsibly.

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