September 26, 2023

7.2 Million Reasons Why America's Horses Need your Voice!

According to the 2017 Economic Impact Study conducted by the American Horse Council, there were an estimated 7.2 million horses in the United States, 30.5% or 38 million of U.S. households contained horse enthusiasts, and the spending by horse enthusiasts in their pursuit of horse events and recreation directly contributed over $50 billion to America’s Gross Domestic Product.

The EQUUS Foundation urges all horse owners and horse industry suppliers to participate in the 2023 Economic Impact Survey to demonstrate the value of the equine industry in the national and state economies by analyzing the direct, indirect, and induced economic impacts of horse ownership, recreation, and equine-related services.

"The challenges of the last few years with the pandemic and its economic impacts on all aspects of our industry make the 2023 study all that more important and necessary," states Dr. Rick Mitchell, Chairman of the AHC Board, and EQUUS Foundation Board member.

Deadline: Friday, September 29, 2023!
Please take the survey here

Here's More You Can Do!

The American Horse Council is also conducting a survey on the role of horses as healers. If your business, organization or you (as an individual service provider) offer services involving equines such as physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech, mental health, recreational therapy, therapeutic/adaptive riding, EAL- Education, EAL- organizational, EAL – personal development, vaulting, driving and/or therapeutic horsemanship, please take this survey here.

The United States Department of Agriculture - National Animal Health Monitoring System (NAHMS) conducts national studies on the health and management of livestock and horses in the United States. They are in the planning phase for the next national equine study and are hoping to identify information gaps in the equine industry to help shape future objectives for the study. To participate in the current survey, which takes approximately 10 minutes to complete click here.

What You Can Do In 60 Seconds!

"We are asking all horse lovers to take the #HorseProtector Pledge here to show solidarity in support of America's horses - that America's horses enhance our lives and need our protection," said Lynn Coakley, EQUUS Foundation President.

While no donation is required to take the #HorseProtector pledge, each individual who takes the pledge will have their own customized fundraising page to encourage donations from among their family, friends and associates. Pledge takers who give or raise $100 or more starting now through August 31, 2024 will be entered into a drawing to win prizes donated by our HorseProtector Sponsors!

TAKE THE #HORSEPROTECTOR PLEDGE HERE

ABOUT EQUUS FOUNDATION: The EQUUS Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity established in 2002, is the only national animal welfare charity and accrediting body in the United States 100% dedicated to protecting America's horses from peril and strengthening the bond between people and horses. Donations are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law. Contact the EQUUS Foundation, Inc., at 168 Long Lots Road, Westport, CT 06880, Tele: (203) 259-1550, E-Mail: mail@equusfoundation.org, Website: equusfoundation.org.