Today (Dec. 13), Americans are celebrating the 10th annual National Day of the Horse.

Sen. Bill Campbell (R-Colorado) submitted a resolution to institute National Day of the Horse on behalf of himself, Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-Utah), Sen. Mike DeWine (R-Ohio), and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-Louisiana) on Oct. 7, 2004, and passed on Nov. 18, 2004. The resolution was designed to encourage Americans "to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States."

The full text of the resolution reads as follows:

Designating December 13, 2004, as National Day of the Horse and encouraging the people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States

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