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

Move Claims 57 Mustangs, BLM Says

An investigation revealed that the horses likely died of complications relating to their ages, stress related to the relocation, and a shift in feed from pasture grass to hay.

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Baled Alfalfa or Alfalfa Pellets: Which is Better?

Hay Tested After California Horses Become Ill

Hay fed to some California horses was not tainted, according to a University of California, Davis, professor, but instead contained a naturally occurring, yet-to-be-identified chemical that made those animals photosensitive.

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West Virginia Horse Strangulation Probed

While law enforcement authorities probe the strangulation death of a horse in Berkeley County, West Virginia, the Humane Society of the United States is hoping a reward will lead to those responsible for the incident.

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