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Get ready to show your love and appreciation for horses on National Help A Horse Day on April 26! This day of celebration has been around since 2011, when it was created to draw attention to the plight of equines in need of rescue and adoption. It's a great opportunity for horse lovers everywhere to volunteer at their local animal shelters or donate money or supplies.
<div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2011</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Inception of Help a Horse Day</div><div class='timeline-text'>National Help A Horse Day was first celebrated to raise awareness about horses in need of rescue and adoption.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2012</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>First Organized Events</div><div class='timeline-text'>Animal shelters and horse rescues held events to celebrate the day and raise funds for their causes.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2014</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Nationwide Adoption Recognition</div><div class='timeline-text'>The day started receiving nationwide attention with increased horse adoptions and volunteer signups.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2017</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Growth of Community Involvement</div><div class='timeline-text'>The holiday saw significant rise in community involvement with numerous cities organizing local events.</div></div></div><div class='timeline-item'><div class='timeline-left'><div class='timeline-date-text'>2020</div></div><div class='timeline-center'></div><div class='timeline-right'><div class='timeline-text timeline-text-title'>Impact of Pandemic</div><div class='timeline-text'>Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, virtual activities and events were held on Help a Horse Day demonstrating resilience and love for horses.</div></div></div>
<div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>1</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Volunteer at a local horse rescue</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Volunteering at a horse rescue is a great way to help horses in need. You can do things like helping with grooming, feeding, and exercising the horses. You can also help out with administrative tasks or fundraising activities.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>2</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Donate money or supplies to a horse rescue</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Make a donation of money or supplies to a horse rescue. Your donation will go towards providing food and medical care for the horses in need. You can also donate items such as blankets, saddles, bridles, and other necessary items.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>3</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Adopt a horse</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Adopting a horse from a rescue organization is another great way to help out. Adopting a horse will provide them with much needed love and attention while also giving you the opportunity to form an amazing bond with your new companion.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>4</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Spread awareness about horse issues</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Spread awareness about common issues affecting horses such as neglect and abuse. Share stories about horses in need on social media platforms and make sure people are educated on these issues.</p></div></div><div id='' class='facts-item'><div id='' class='facts-header'><h3 id='' class='facts-number'>5</h3></div><div id='' class='facts-text-wrapper'><h3 id='' class='facts-title'>Organize an event to support horses</h3><p id='' class='facts-text'>Organize an event that supports horses in need such as a fundraiser, bake sale, walk/run event, or car wash—use your imagination! This is a great way to get the community involved and raise money for horses in need.</p></div></div>
<div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>A</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It raises awareness about horse welfare</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>National Help a Horse Day helps to spread awareness about the rights, needs, and welfare of horses. It serves as a reminder of the importance of taking good care of these animals, and encourages people to become involved in issues that impact equine welfare.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>B</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It promotes responsible horse ownership</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>By celebrating National Help a Horse Day, we can promote responsible ownership of horses and make sure that they're being treated with care and respect. We should all do our part to help ensure that horses who are owned or kept by humans receive the best possible care and attention.</p></div></div><div id='' class='whywelove-item'><div id='' class='whywelove-letter-cont'><div class='whywelove-letter'>C</div></div><div id='why-we-love-main-cont'><h3 id='' class='whywelove-title'>It supports animal rescues & shelters</h3><p id='' class='whywelove-text'>The highlight of National Help a Horse Day is the adoption event held in partnership with animal rescues and shelters. This event gives potential adopters the opportunity to meet horses in need new homes, and helps these organizations place rescued animals into loving, forever homes.</p></div></div>
<div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>1</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Horses Have a 360 Degree Field of Vision</h3><p class='facts-content'>Due to the position of their eyes, horses are naturally able to see 360 degrees around themselves when they lower their heads to graze, offering them a dynamic view of their surroundings.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>2</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Horses are Called "Obligate Nasal Breathers"</h3><p class='facts-content'>This term means that horses can only breathe through their nostrils and not through their mouths, unlike many other animals. This plays a crucial role in maintaining their respiratory system health.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>3</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Ancient Relationship of Humans and Horses</h3><p class='facts-content'>The domestication of horses, believed to have occurred around 4000 B.C., has played a monumental role in human civilization, allowing for improved transportation, warfare capabilities, and agricultural practices.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>4</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>Horses can Sleep Standing Up</h3><p class='facts-content'>Having evolved as prey animals, horses have a unique ability to sleep while standing up, allowing them to quickly escape in case of danger.</p></div></div><div class='facts-item'><div class='facts-number-wrapper'><p class='facts-number'>5</p></div><div class='facts-core-content'><h3 class='facts-title'>A Horse's Teeth Can Reveal Its Age</h3><p class='facts-content'>A horse's teeth offer a good indication of their age. As horses age, their teeth erupt and wear down at known rates, allowing vets to estimate their age by examining their dental condition.</p></div></div>
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