The Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC) is ready to kickstart the 2023 Data Drive. The EWDC works with organizations and individuals to accumulate, analyze and report data to improve the services available for transitioning and at-risk equines across the United States.
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 equine welfare organizations. Data analysis is published every year with each report being a snapshot of a of a 6-month time-period as told by the numerous 501c3 and municipal organizations that take custody of at-risk equines and those in transition across the United States.
Any 501c3 equine welfare organization that completes the current EWDC survey by March 17, 2023, will be entered in a raffle to win either a $150 or $100 VISA gift card sponsored by AHC Advantage Plan and our partner, Equine Discounts.
Any organization that has already submitted data for all 12 months separately or has completed the aggregated survey will be automatically entered. The contest begins March 6 and ends March 17. The winners will be announced March 18.
The EDWC launched its first survey in November 2018. The Collective was created by the United Horse Coalition, a program of the American Horse Council (AHC), with funding partners being the ASPCA Right Horse, and the Foundation for the Horse (formerly the AAEP Foundation).
Participation in the EWDC is free, and all data collected is aggregated so no individual organization is identified. Organizations that contribute data are first to receive reports, invited to participate in round tables, and are given an EWDC badge for their website to publicly demonstrate their commitment to the mission.
To view all EWDC reports or contribute data, please visit the EWDC website at www.unitedhorsecoalition.org/ewdc/ or contact Kelsey Buckley, EWDC program administrator at EWDC@horsecouncil.org.
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, racetracks, 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 unitedhorsecoalition.org
To view all EWDC reports or contribute data, please visit the EWDC website at www.unitedhorsecoalition.org/ewdc/ or contact Kelsey Buckley, EWDC program administrator at EWDC@horsecouncil.org.
Contact: Kelsey Buckley
Equine Welfare Data Collective
Phone: 202.296.4031
E-Mail: EWDC@horsecouncil.org