Learn all the fascinating facts about Mules and Donkeys!

Out of 6.6M equids in the US there are over 300,000 mules and donkeys – they serve many in many roles from trail riding, showing and pulling carts.

Hear from our “expert” Dr. Amy McLean of UCDavis who has spent a lifetime studying mules and donkeys.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3446 –Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare, and Regulatory Affairs Liaison) of the American Horse Council
• Guest: Dr. Amy McLean - acmclean@ucdavis.edu
• Sponsor: Merck Animal Health
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May is Adopt a Horse Month, and according to the Equine Welfare Data Collective, there can be anywhere up to 40,000 horses waiting for adoption in the United States each year. From off-track Thoroughbreds to retired broodmares or even donkeys or ponies looking for a new pasture, it seems like you can find an adoptable horse, pony, or donkey to fit whatever your needs somewhere in the United States. Megan and Julie talk with Kelsey Buckley and Andrea Manley with the United Horse Coalition to highlight the work these two groups are doing to highlight equine rescues and sanctuaries across the country and how prospective horse owners can prepare themselves for adopting a horse, pony, or donkey.

In addition, Julie interviews Melissa Kitchen, President of the Equine Network Foundation, about their mission and focus, as well as their A Home for Every Horse initiative.

In this month’s Legislative Update, Julie updates listeners on the Farm Bill and shares some of the enticing topics that will be discussed at the Annual American Horse Council Conference and National Issues Forum, which will be held June 9-11 in Washington, D.C.

HORSES IN THE MORNING Episode 3426 – Show Notes and Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Megan Arszman of the American Horse Council
• Sponsored by: EquiFit
• Guests: Kelsey Buckley with the Equine Welfare Data Collective, Andrea Manley with the United Horse Coalition and Melissa Kitchen with EN Foundation
• Equine Welfare Data Collective
• United Horse Coalition
• A Home For Every Horse
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Spring has sprung and we’re ready to hit the trails! Are you?

Heidi Melocco joins Julie and Megan to talk about Horse Trails of America as we talk about how horse enthusiasts are joining together to help grow a network of trail riding information with a searchable map and active Facebook community. Heidi shares some trail riding tips for what to pack for the trails and how to find the best trails for your trip. Then Chris Perkins from the Outdoor Recreational Roundtable shares how his group and the American Horse Council are working together to protect and grow the recreational horse riding community in Washington,D.C., and across the country.

HORSES IN THE MORNING - Episode 3399 - Show Notes & Links:

• Your Hosts: Julie Broadway (President) and Megan Arszman (Marketing & Communication Specialist) of the American Horse Council
• Sponsored by C. Jarvis Anderson Insurance
• Guest: Heidi Melocco of Horse Trails of America
• Guest: Chris Perkins of Outdoor Recreational Roundtable
• MAP: Horse Trails of America Map
• FACEBOOK: Horse Trails of America
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