The University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center is recognizing the tenth anniversary of the National Day of the Horse, Dec. 13, designated “in recognition of the importance of horses to the security, economy, recreation, and heritage of the United States.”

The resolution, passed by the U.S. Senate in 2004, “encourages all people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.”

Since its founding in 1884, Penn Vet has been a major force in advancing veterinary care for horses, building a worldwide reputation for research, diagnosis, and treatment of every type of equine patient from champion racehorses to show horses to beloved backyard ponies