The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) has launched its website highlighting the responsibility of owners to their animals.

Both the website and a related brochure explain the UHC and its mission, which is to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve their welfare. The coalition was created following the Unwanted Horse Summit that was organized by the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and held in conjunction with the American Horse Council’s annual meeting in April 2005. In June 2006, the group was folded into the American Horse Council and now operates under its auspices.

In addition to information about the UHC, the website provides resources and links for retiring and rescuing horses, methods for handling the loss of a horse, and suggestions to help people "Own Responsibly," which is the motto of the UHC. To learn more about the UHC, visit the website at www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org.