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The Unwanted Horse Issue: What Now?
Date: June 18, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Revised 5/14/08
Location: Jefferson Auditorium
South Agriculture Building
Corner of 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
Please Enter at Wing 7
Audience: American Horse Council and other horse organization members; decision makers and others at
USDA, the horse industries and allied industries, Congressional Staffers, Open to the Public
Mission: To foster and enhance balanced and enlightened public dialogue on topics related to
unwanted horses.
Purpose: To use a balanced set of speakers to identify known information, areas of needed information, and
possible solutions in the area of unwanted horses.
Welcome, Jay Hickey, American Horse Council
Historical Perspective, Nat Messer, Unwanted Horse Coalition, and the American Veterinary Medical Assn.
Ethical Perspective, Camie Heleski, Michigan State University
Panel: Unwanted Horse Issues
Carcass Disposal Options, David L. Meeker, National Renderer’s Association
Unwanted Horses: Fact or Fiction, Holly Hazard, Humane Society of the United States
Unwanted Horses: Fact or Fiction, Tom Lenz, Unwanted Horse Coalition
Unwanted Horses: Fact or Fiction, Karin Bump, Cazenovia College
Panel: What is the Federal Role in Creating Viable Solutions to the Unwanted Horse Issue?
The Honorable Ed Whitfield, R-KY
The Honorable Charles W. Stenholm, Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P. C.
Panel: Transportation Issues: Knowns and Unknowns
Tim Cordes, USDA/APHIS/VS
Jennifer Woods, J. Woods Livestock Services, Alberta, Canada
Panel: Potential Solutions and Options
Lynn Cross, Manager, Little Brook Farm: An Equine Educational Center and Sanctuary
Tom Persechino, American Quarter Horse Association
Al Kane, USDA/APHIS/VS
Wrap Up, Robin Lohnes, American Horse Protection Association
For our NON-GOVERNMENT Friends: To expedite the registration process, please send your name,
affiliation, and email address to: Marsha Stephens Hurd, 800 9th St. SW, Room 3150 Waterfront Centre,
Washington, DC 20250-2220; T#: 202.401.5352; F#: 202.401.6156; mhurd@csrees.usda.gov;
rreynnells@csrees.usda.gov. On-site registration is available, but discouraged. 051408
METRO DIRECTIONS TO THE SOUTH AGRICULTURE FEDERAL BUILDING
The South Agriculture Building houses agency support personnel for the Department of Agriculture. The South
Building is located at the corner of 14th Street, SW and Independence Avenue SW. The Jamie L. Whitten
Administrative Building for the US Department of Agriculture is located on the North side of Independence
Avenue, and the South Building is on the South side. You will enter the South Building at the 7th Wing on the
Independence Avenue side.
Take the Metro BLUE or ORANGE line to the Smithsonian stop.
You will exit the Metro on the Smithsonian side. You will need to go to your left when you exit the Metro
station and proceed along Independence Avenue to the 7th Wing entrance. You should arrive early in order to be
checked in at the guard station. To make the process easier, do not bring a lot of bags and if you bring a laptop
computer you will need to check it in and out (serial number, brand, etc.)
If you are staying at the Holiday Inn Capitol or other local hotel, the simplest way to get to the South Building is to
take a cab or walk.
If you require additional directions, please contact Marsha Hurd (202.401.5787) or Richard Reynnells
(202.401.5352).
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Government identification is required to enter the building.
Persons having government identification do not need to register with Marsha.
For our NON-GOVERNMENT Friends: To expedite the registration process, please send your name,
affiliation, and email address to: Marsha Stephens Hurd, 800 9th St. SW, Room 3150 Waterfront Centre,
Washington, DC 20250-2220; T#: 202.401.5787; F#: 202.401.6156; mhurd@csrees.usda.gov;
rreynnells@csrees.usda.gov.
Marsha will create the list of pre-registered and approved persons for security personnel.
On-site registration is available, but discouraged. You may attend the meeting without being on the list but the
process to go through the security check point in the South Building and get to the Jefferson Auditorium will take
longer.
List of HOTELS to Consider
WASHINGTON, DC
1. Holiday Inn Capitol - Washington DC = 550 C Street S.W. Washington, DC 20024; (202) 479-4000
2. Channel Inn Hotel = 650 Water Street, SW, Washington DC 20024; (202) 554-2400
3. Best Western Capitol Skyline Hotel = 10 'I' Street & South Capitol Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024;
(202) 488-7500
4. Red Roof Inn Washington, DC Downtown = 500 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 289-5959; Fax:
(202) 289-0754. Reservations (800) RED-ROOF
MARYLAND
1. Fairfield Inn, Capital Beltway I-95 = 4050 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, M D 20705; (301) 572-7100
2. Days Inn, College Park = 9137 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740; (301) 345-5000; Toll Free
1-800-329-7466
3. Holiday Inn, College Park = 10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; (301) 345.6700
Date: June 18, 2008
Time: 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Revised 5/14/08
Location: Jefferson Auditorium
South Agriculture Building
Corner of 14th Street and Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC
Please Enter at Wing 7
Audience: American Horse Council and other horse organization members; decision makers and others at
USDA, the horse industries and allied industries, Congressional Staffers, Open to the Public
Mission: To foster and enhance balanced and enlightened public dialogue on topics related to
unwanted horses.
Purpose: To use a balanced set of speakers to identify known information, areas of needed information, and
possible solutions in the area of unwanted horses.
Welcome, Jay Hickey, American Horse Council
Historical Perspective, Nat Messer, Unwanted Horse Coalition, and the American Veterinary Medical Assn.
Ethical Perspective, Camie Heleski, Michigan State University
Panel: Unwanted Horse Issues
Carcass Disposal Options, David L. Meeker, National Renderer’s Association
Unwanted Horses: Fact or Fiction, Holly Hazard, Humane Society of the United States
Unwanted Horses: Fact or Fiction, Tom Lenz, Unwanted Horse Coalition
Unwanted Horses: Fact or Fiction, Karin Bump, Cazenovia College
Panel: What is the Federal Role in Creating Viable Solutions to the Unwanted Horse Issue?
The Honorable Ed Whitfield, R-KY
The Honorable Charles W. Stenholm, Olsson, Frank and Weeda, P. C.
Panel: Transportation Issues: Knowns and Unknowns
Tim Cordes, USDA/APHIS/VS
Jennifer Woods, J. Woods Livestock Services, Alberta, Canada
Panel: Potential Solutions and Options
Lynn Cross, Manager, Little Brook Farm: An Equine Educational Center and Sanctuary
Tom Persechino, American Quarter Horse Association
Al Kane, USDA/APHIS/VS
Wrap Up, Robin Lohnes, American Horse Protection Association
For our NON-GOVERNMENT Friends: To expedite the registration process, please send your name,
affiliation, and email address to: Marsha Stephens Hurd, 800 9th St. SW, Room 3150 Waterfront Centre,
Washington, DC 20250-2220; T#: 202.401.5352; F#: 202.401.6156; mhurd@csrees.usda.gov;
rreynnells@csrees.usda.gov. On-site registration is available, but discouraged. 051408
METRO DIRECTIONS TO THE SOUTH AGRICULTURE FEDERAL BUILDING
The South Agriculture Building houses agency support personnel for the Department of Agriculture. The South
Building is located at the corner of 14th Street, SW and Independence Avenue SW. The Jamie L. Whitten
Administrative Building for the US Department of Agriculture is located on the North side of Independence
Avenue, and the South Building is on the South side. You will enter the South Building at the 7th Wing on the
Independence Avenue side.
Take the Metro BLUE or ORANGE line to the Smithsonian stop.
You will exit the Metro on the Smithsonian side. You will need to go to your left when you exit the Metro
station and proceed along Independence Avenue to the 7th Wing entrance. You should arrive early in order to be
checked in at the guard station. To make the process easier, do not bring a lot of bags and if you bring a laptop
computer you will need to check it in and out (serial number, brand, etc.)
If you are staying at the Holiday Inn Capitol or other local hotel, the simplest way to get to the South Building is to
take a cab or walk.
If you require additional directions, please contact Marsha Hurd (202.401.5787) or Richard Reynnells
(202.401.5352).
IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS
Government identification is required to enter the building.
Persons having government identification do not need to register with Marsha.
For our NON-GOVERNMENT Friends: To expedite the registration process, please send your name,
affiliation, and email address to: Marsha Stephens Hurd, 800 9th St. SW, Room 3150 Waterfront Centre,
Washington, DC 20250-2220; T#: 202.401.5787; F#: 202.401.6156; mhurd@csrees.usda.gov;
rreynnells@csrees.usda.gov.
Marsha will create the list of pre-registered and approved persons for security personnel.
On-site registration is available, but discouraged. You may attend the meeting without being on the list but the
process to go through the security check point in the South Building and get to the Jefferson Auditorium will take
longer.
List of HOTELS to Consider
WASHINGTON, DC
1. Holiday Inn Capitol - Washington DC = 550 C Street S.W. Washington, DC 20024; (202) 479-4000
2. Channel Inn Hotel = 650 Water Street, SW, Washington DC 20024; (202) 554-2400
3. Best Western Capitol Skyline Hotel = 10 'I' Street & South Capitol Street, SW, Washington, DC 20024;
(202) 488-7500
4. Red Roof Inn Washington, DC Downtown = 500 H St NW, Washington, DC 20001; (202) 289-5959; Fax:
(202) 289-0754. Reservations (800) RED-ROOF
MARYLAND
1. Fairfield Inn, Capital Beltway I-95 = 4050 Powder Mill Rd. Beltsville, M D 20705; (301) 572-7100
2. Days Inn, College Park = 9137 Baltimore Boulevard, College Park, MD 20740; (301) 345-5000; Toll Free
1-800-329-7466
3. Holiday Inn, College Park = 10000 Baltimore Avenue, College Park, MD 20740; (301) 345.6700