About 4‐H
4-H , the nation ’ s largest youth development organization , grows confident young people who are empowered for life today and prepared for career tomorrow . 4-H programs empower nearly six million young people across the U . S . through experiences that develop critical life skills . 4-H is the youth development program of our nation ’ s Cooperative Extension System and USDA and serves every county and parish in the U . S . through a network of 110 public universities and more than 3000 local Extension offices . Globally , 4-H collaborates with independent programs to empower one million youth in 50 countries . The research-backed 4-H experience grows young people who are four times more likely to contribute to their communities ; two times more likely to make healthier choices ; two times more likely to be civically active ; and two times more likely to participate in STEM programs .
Equine Welfare Data Collective Updates Data Collection Procedure
Equine Welfare Data Collective launching new monthly data collection system .
The United Horse Coalition ( UHC ) and Equine Welfare Data Collective ( EWDC ) are excited to announce an upgraded data collection procedure . The EWDC uses surveys to collect national data on equines at-risk and in transition from transition centers , adoption centers , rescues , sanctuaries , shelters , and other organizations involved in equine welfare . The surveys were previously updated biannually .
Based on user feedback , the EWDC had updated the current data collection process from biannual collection to monthly collection . Participants will now have the opportunity to enter data at their leisure every month . Participants that still wish to enter data for longer time periods will still be able to do so .
“ Broadening our collection methods continues to improve the accessibility for participants to submit data to our initiative ,” said Emily Stearns , Program Managers for the EWDC . “ Participant feedback is extremely important to our process and we ’ re very excited to be able to make submitting data easier .”
The EWDC launched its first survey in November 2018 . Data analysis is published biannually with each report painting a picture as told by the numerous 501c3 and municipal organizations that take custody of at-risk equines and those in transition across the United States . The next EWDC report is expected to publish May 2021 .
Participation in the EWDC is free , and all data collected is aggregated so no individual organization is identified . Organizations that contribute data are the first to receive reports , invited to participant round tables , and are given an EWDC badge for their website to publicly demonstrate their commitment to the mission .
The EWDC is a collaborative effort to accumulate , analyze , and report data to enhance services for transitioning and at-risk equines . The Collective was created by the United Horse Coalition ( UHC ), a program of the American Horse Council ( AHC ), with funding partners being The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to
Animals ( ASPCA ) and it ’ s program The Right Horse Initiative ( TRH ), the Foundation for the Horse , and US Equestrian Trust .
About the American Horse Council and United Horse Coalition
As the national association representing all segments of the horse industry in Washington , D . C ., the American Horse Council works daily to represent equine interests and opportunities . Organized in 1969 , the AHC promotes and protects the industry by communicating with Congress , federal agencies , the media and the industry on behalf of all horse related interests each and every day . The AHC is member supported by individuals and organizations representing virtually every facet of the horse world from owners , breeders , veterinarians , farriers , breed registries and horsemen ’ s associations to horse shows , race tracks , rodeos , commercial suppliers and state horse councils . Learn more at
www . horsecouncil . org
The United Horse Coalition is a broad alliance of equine organizations that have joined together under the American Horse Council to educate the horse industry about the issues facing horses at-risk or in transition . We seek to provide information for existing and prospective owners , breeders , sellers , and horse organizations regarding the long-term responsibilities of owning and caring for horses , as well as focusing on the opportunities available for these horses . Learn more at
www . unitedhorsecoalition . org
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