CANTER Sets Up Herd Health Reports
The Communication Alliance to Network Thoroughbred Ex-Racehorses (CANTER), which helps find homes for retired racehorses, has established a "Herd Health Report" in an effort to provide transparency for donors and the horse buying public.
According to a news release from CANTER, every six months CANTER chapters will have their horses evaluated by an equine veterinarian, who will complete and sign a CANTER "Herd Health Report" that details:
- Number of horses in the herd (broken down by sex of the horses);
- Diet;
- Comments on overall health, body and hoof condition, and dental health; and
- Suggestions for improvement (if needed).
CANTER said the herd health reports will be mailed to the CANTER national office and posted on CANTER chapter websites.
"The thoroughbred owners and trainers have entrusted us with their ex-racehorses and our supporters have entrusted us to spend funds wisely." said Allie Conrad, executive director of CANTER Mid Atlantic and a CANTER national board member. "We take that trust and responsibility very seriously. It is our mission to treat these horses as they rightly deserve and provide every opportunity for them to move onto productive careers
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