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
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