Since 2004, December 13 has been recognized as National Day of the Horse in the United States. The designation was made to commemorate the contribution of horses to the economy, history and character of the United States. Read the full text of the resolution here.
While most horse owners and enthusiasts in the United States appreciate the equines in their lives every day, the Day of the Horse is a chance to reflect on the important role horses continue to play around the world. Whether you decide to play hooky and go for a trail ride, donate your time or money to an equine charity, or simply give your horse an extra carrot today, find a way to enjoy your National Day of the Horse.
For some ideas on how to celebrate, we asked our friends from the Horse Illustrated and HorseChannel.com Facebook pages to share how they would celebrate National Day of the Horse. Here are some of their responses.
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