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Pat Raia

Pat Raia is a veteran journalist who enjoys covering equine welfare, industry, and news. In her spare time, she enjoys riding her Tennessee Walking Horse, Sonny.

Articles by: Pat Raia

USDA Reveals Heber Wild Horse Management Plan

Pat Raia February 27, 2020

The proposed action plan calls for contraception, gelding, and removals to control the herd’s population.

6 Money-Saving Preventive Care Tips for Managing Your Horse

Pat Raia February 24, 2020

Vet bills are an unavoidable, and often costly, part of horse ownership. But forgoing routine health care to reduce veterinary costs can backfire. Here’s how keeping up on your horse’s preventive care can help you save money in the long run.

Home Is Where the Horse Is

Pat Raia February 20, 2020

Take a look at what it’s like to live in an equestrian community, and find out what challenges these equid-friendly neighborhoods face as nonhorsepeople move in.

Group Wants Retirement Policy for NYC Carriage Horses

Pat Raia January 16, 2020

An organization that unsuccessfully called to end New York City’s horse-drawn carriage industry now wants the city to regulate where and how carriage horses retire.

9 People Indicted in Illegal Texas Horse Racing Ring Case

Pat Raia January 9, 2020

Officials say unsanctioned “bush tracks” like this one contribute to the spread of EIA and piroplasmosis in U.S. horse populations.

Racehorse Breakdowns: Prosecutor’s Probe Finds No Wrongdoing at Santa Anita

Pat Raia December 20, 2019

After an investigation, the Los Angeles County district attorney found no evidence of wrongdoing by Santa Anita Park operators in connection with a series of racehorse deaths there.

Lawmakers Seek Funding Ceiling, Clarity on BLM Wild Horse Management Plan

Pat Raia December 19, 2019

A bipartisan group of lawmakers have asked those in charge of reconciling Department of the Interior 2020 funding bills to limit new revenue earmarked for the BLM’s wild horse program and to clarify language pertaining to how appropriated funds are used to control wild herd population growth.

Suit Seeks Removal of Allegedly Maltreated Horses From California Sanctuary

Pat Raia December 17, 2019

Authorities have removed 44 horses from the California Equine Rescue Foundation, but 20 remain on the property, according to an Animal Legal Defense Fund statement.

Oregon Groups Combine to Oppose Horse-Focused Lawsuit

Pat Raia December 5, 2019

Three Oregon farming organizations have partnered to file a legal brief opposing a lawsuit brought on behalf of a horse against its former owner.

Senate Committee Nixes Horsemeat Inspections

After the PACT Act

Pat Raia December 5, 2019

The Preventing Animal Cruelty and Torture Act amends federal criminal code to prohibit intentional animal cruelty acts when they occur during interstate commerce or on federal property. Here’s what that means for local law enforcement.

Horse Treats: Handle With Care

Pat Raia November 25, 2019

While we might enjoy sneaking our horses peppermints and other sweet treats, we need to understand how it can reinforce good or bad behavior and how it fits into your horse’s dietary scheme.

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Safety Tips Before Traveling With Your Horse

Pat Raia July 20, 2019

Summer has officially arrived, and that means many horses and riders are heading out to horse shows, trail rides, clinics, and other events. Wherever you go, knowing how to respond to a breakdown is crucial.

Senators Urge BLM to Abandon Plan to Spay Mustang Mares

Pat Raia July 19, 2019

The plan would surgically sterilize mares in Oregon’s Warm Springs Herd Management Area.

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What to Know Before Starting a Horse Rescue

Pat Raia July 14, 2019

Getting a rescue up and running—and keeping it that way—takes more than the desire to save skinny horses. Here are some practical points to ponder.

Second Horse Dies at Calgary Stampede, Equine Welfare Advocates Call for Boycott

Pat Raia July 11, 2019

Two horses have died thus far at this year’s Calgary Stampede, which began July 5 and runs through July 14.

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Help for Horse Owners and How to Get It

Pat Raia June 20, 2019

Even the most diligent owners can find themselves facing hard financial times. They just need to remember to keep their horses’ well-being in mind and not be afraid to seek assistance as they work through their challenges.