Why is a program like BITS
needed?
*80% of first time horse owners get rid of
their horse within 5 years.
*In just nine years (1997-05), The equine
population in the United States has expanded
from 6.9 million to 9.2 million horses, an
increase of 33%.
*Meanwhile, the number of horse owners has
risen from 1.9 million to 2.0 million, a modest
increase of only about 5%.
*Most neglect and abuse cases can be resolved
through owner education. Educational
programs using existing resources should be
developed and accessible to all facets of
society."— USDA
These facts and quotes are from the
Equinedentistry.com site
|
|
