{"product_id":"the-unwanted-the-causes-and-effects-of-americas-horse-population-crisis-paperback","title":"Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis - Paperback","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cp style=\"text-align: right;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/reportcopyrightinfringement.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eReport copyright infringement\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp\u003eby \u003cb\u003eChristina Keim\u003c\/b\u003e (Author)\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiscover the hidden world behind America's horse population crisis--and the brave efforts to save the ones left behind.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn Unwanted: The Causes and Effects of America's Horse Population Crisis, equestrian journalist and lifelong horsewoman Christina Keim delivers a compassionate, fact-based investigation into one of the most complex and divisive issues facing the equine world today. Every year, tens of thousands of horses--racehorses past their prime, foals who didn't meet expectations, elderly Amish cart horses, and backyard companions--become \"unwanted.\" Their stories differ, but their fate is often the same: auction houses, neglect, or slaughter pipelines leading to Canada, Mexico, and beyond.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith firsthand reporting and poignant storytelling, Keim takes readers to the front lines of the crisis: livestock auctions, rescue operations, and therapy centers where horses get a second chance. She interviews veterinarians, shelter leaders, lawmakers, and welfare advocates to separate myth from reality, challenging us to examine the cultural and economic forces behind overbreeding, poor rehoming practices, and widespread resource shortages. Most of all, she amplifies the voices of those working tirelessly to reshape how we view and care for these extraordinary animals.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInside you'll discover: \u003cbr\u003e- Real-world insights from rescues, auctions, and equine therapy centers across the U.S.\\\u003cbr\u003e- The truth behind the slaughter pipeline--and the horses who fall into it\u003cbr\u003e- The devastating toll of overbreeding and economic neglect\u003cbr\u003e- Interviews with experts and advocates on the front lines of equine welfare\u003cbr\u003e- A compelling call to reimagine the horse's role in modern America\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAny horse, but for a change in circumstance, can become unwanted. This is their story--and ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAuthor Biography\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eChristina Keim\u003c\/b\u003e, M. Ed., M.F.A., is an award-winning equestrian journalist. Her work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe Chronicle of the Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eUnTacked\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eEquine Journal\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003ePractical Horseman\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Eastern Equerry\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eNortheast Equestrian Life\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eGreen Mountain Horse Association Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eWoodstock Magazine\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Plaid Horse\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. With Sally Batton, she is the co-writer of \u003ci\u003eThe Athletic Equestrian\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eEquicize\u003c\/i\u003e, and she is the author of \u003ci\u003eUnwanted\u003c\/i\u003e. For nearly two decades a top intercollegiate hunter seat coach, Keim now teaches compassionate horsemanship and offers equine-assisted coaching out of her Cold Moon Farm in Rochester, New Hampshire (christinakeim.com).\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNumber of Pages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 272\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0.8 x 8.99 x 5.99 IN\u003c\/div\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePublication Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e June 10, 2025\u003c\/div\u003e\n            ","brand":"BooksCloud","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47577545179357,"sku":"9781646012367","price":32.34,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0811\/9867\/8237\/files\/POgRfw47Y79781646012367.webp?v=1782200669","url":"https:\/\/handfulofbooks.com\/products\/the-unwanted-the-causes-and-effects-of-americas-horse-population-crisis-paperback","provider":"Handful of Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}