GUNNER: Hay guys! National Horse Day is December 13.
WARPAINT: Yes! Humans should recognize all that we do for them……and the country.
DAKOTA: Here’s a short description for a little background.
NATIONAL DAY OF THE HORSE
National Day of the Horse on December 13th encourages people of the United States to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States.
In 2004, Congress designated December 13 as National Horse Day and, since then, Americans have been taking the day to celebrate and appreciate the role of the horse in not only helping our country become what it is today, but also its current role in the modern era.
National Horse Day is celebrated every December 13. It’s a day to remember the economic, historic, and cultural contributions that horses have made. Equine enthusiasts across the country will get together on December 13 to show their appreciation for these majestic creatures. Whether you’re a seasoned rider or have never been on a horse in your life, check out some ways you can recognize the day!
$9.2 billion
How much horses contribute to the United States economy. And they don’t even get paid!
9.2 million
Conveniently and coincidentally, there’s 9.2 million horses in the United States. That means each horse contributes roughly one thousand dollars to the American economy every year and all they ask for are carrots and apples.
DAKOTA: So guys, what do want?
GUNNER: For the humans to merely understand we equines don’t just stand around and eat!
WARPAINT: Well then…..better not include Dakota as a spokeshorse. Our beloved eating machine….LOL!
DAKOTA: Haha! Okay! Horses! Equine Assisted Therapy programs for people suffering from mental, physical or emotional issues. Our track record of success is incredible!
WARPAINT: And hippotherapy for humans with autism, cerebral palsy, arthritis and multiple sclerosis.
DAKOTA: And we fought in so many wars our country was involved in.
GUNNER: We serve in police departments around the country.
DAKOTA: We are entertainers. We are in movies and TV shows.
GUNNER: We are awesome athletes. Racing, dressage and other athletic events….even in the Olympics!
WARPAINT: And don’t forget COMPANIONSHIP! When a human bonds with us that relationship is like no other!
DAKOTA: Hay humans. Click on this to see lots of links to go to see all about us horses and our National Day.
#NationalDayoftheHorse
GUNNER: And go to our website and see our new movie, Horses and Humans. Real educational about the relationship between us horses and you humans!
WARPAINT: Most importantly, we want the humans to realize how important us equines are in the development of our country and the things we still do to make so many humans live a good a life!