Register now for the 2024 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference!
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WHEN: September 21-23, 2024 • WHERE: YOTEL Washington DC
The Homes for Horses Coalition is a national network of equine rescues and sanctuaries with over 500 members representing equine welfare in 48 states and multiple countries. Led by the Animal Welfare Institute and American Wild Horse Conservation, our conference brings together equine welfare professionals to learn new skills and strategies to find homes for horses, keep horses in homes, engage and educate communities, and better their organizations. This year, we will share the equine knowledge of our members with lawmakers on the final “lobby day” of the event, spurring change for horses on a national scale.
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The 2024 Homes for Horses Coalition Conference was a huge success, bringing together over 100 equine advocates and equine rescue representatives in Washington DC. Over the three days of events, attendees banded together to strengthen the nationwide equine safety net and talk some horse sense into Congress. The conference was a great opportunity for individuals invested in equine protection from across the country to build new connections through networking, share ideas, and discuss solutions to pressing equine welfare issues. When we all work together, equine rescues can help more horses and further equine protection and knowledge among the public.
Conference Schedule
Meet at the YOTEL Washington DC around noon to register and get connected with other attendees. Spend the afternoon listening to engaging speakers and learning about a range of topics from experienced panelists. After the afternoon sessions, come together for a drink at our welcome reception to catch up with old friends and make new ones!
| Registration and Refreshments 12:30 PM – 2:00 PM |
| Welcome 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Wild to Welcome: Wild Horse Adoption and Outreach Programs 3:00 PM – 4:00 PM |
| Fundraising Must-Dos 4:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
| Reception 6:30 PM – 8:00 – PM |
Enjoy breakfast among your colleagues before settling into a full day of engaging topics. Learn about managing your nonprofit, building capacity, the latest in equine welfare, advocating for equines, and more!
| Breakfast 8:00 AM – 9:00 AM |
| Stable Standards: Panel Insights on Accreditation 9:00 AM – 10:00 AM |
| Natural Horsemanship: Healing Horses 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM |
| Fund Your Future: How Marketing, Branding, Fundraising, and Donor Stewardship Connect for Success 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM |
| Lunch 12:00 PM – 1:00 PM |
| Finding Balance in the Barn: An Everyday Tool for Coping with Compassion Fatigue 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM |
| Equine Allies: Strengthening Relationships between Rescuers and Law Enforcement 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM |
| Break and Refreshments 3:00 PM – 3:30 PM |
| Talkin’ Horse Sense into Congress: Intro to Lobbying 3:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
| Closing 5:00 PM – 5:30 PM |
Head down the street to Capitol Hill with your experienced animal advocacy guides. Take this opportunity to share your story with lawmakers and advocate for better equine protections. Help end horse slaughter by lobbying as an experienced and informed Coalition.
| Breakfast 7:00 AM – 8:00 AM |
| Hill Meetings 9:00 AM – 2:00 PM |
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