Horse Illustrated Magazine

The National Day of the Horse Resolution

On that date, Sen. Ben Nighthorse Campbell (R-CO), Sen. Orrin Hatch (R-UT), Sen. Mike DeWine and Sen. Mary Landrieu (D-LA)’s resolution passed the U.S. Senate. 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.