In 2004, Congress recognized the first official
National Day of the Horse.
National Day of the Horse.
The text of the resolution states:
| Encouraging citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States and expressing the sense of Congress that a National Day of the Horse should be established. Whereas the horse is a living link to the history of the United States; Whereas, without horses, the economy, history, and character of the United States would be profoundly different; Whereas horses continue to permeate the society of the United States, as witnessed on movie screens, on open land, and in our own backyards; Whereas horses are a vital part of the collective experience of the United States and deserve protection and compassion; Whereas, because of increasing pressure from modern society, wild and domestic horses rely on humans for adequate food, water, and shelter; and Whereas the Congressional Horse Caucus estimates that the horse industry contributes well over $100,000,000,000 each year to the economy of the United States: Now, therefore, be it Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That Congress-- (1) encourages all citizens to be mindful of the contribution of horses to the economy, history, and character of the United States; (2) expresses its sense that a National Day of the Horse should be established in recognition of the importance of horses to the Nation's security, economy, recreation, and heritage; and (3) urges the President to issue a proclamation calling on the people of the United States and interested organizations to observe National Day of the Horse with appropriate programs and activities. |
Perhaps if everyone would stop arguing about
whether horses should be classified as pets or livestock,
and just classify them as horses,
America would be a much better Horse Nation.
Horses are NOT PETS as our dogs and cats are.
and horses are NOT LIVESTOCK
the way that cows sheep and pigs are.
HORSES ARE HORSES.
Why is everyone trying so hard to crowd them
into another category where they don't fit.
Just put them in the Horses category.
And treat them right.
And don't breed so many since,
according to everyone, there is already "oversupply."
according to everyone, there is already "oversupply."
And support this:
For the Horses.
