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2021 Good People for Good Horses Award Winners Announced
by Edited Press Release | Jan 6, 2022
The ASPCA has recognized eight outstanding members of the equine community in its third annual Good People for Good Horses Awards.
Read MoreBack From the Brink: Refeeding Malnourished Horses
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Nov 1, 2021
Meet three horses successfully rehabilitated after being malnourished, and learn about the efforts made to save them from neglect.
Read MoreStarved Horses: Each Body Score Improves Survival by 1,500%
by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 13, 2021
Researchers found successful recovery from starvation improved with each full-point increase in condition on the nine-point body condition scale.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Economics Challenge the Horse Industry
by Pat Raia | Apr 2, 2020
From shutting down local horse shows to postponing the Olympic Games until 2021, the coronavirus pandemic has played havoc with the way owners keep, exhibit, and even trail ride their horses.
Read MoreCOVID-19 Places Stress on Thoroughbred Industry, Aftercare
by Jen Roytz | Mar 26, 2020
The Retired Racehorse Project’s executive director and longtime member of the racing industry offers insight into the pandemic’s effect on Thoroughbred rehoming as tracks close and sales are canceled.
Read MoreHow to Measure Horses’ Rehabilitation Progress Objectively
by Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc | Mar 18, 2020
Seven measurement tools and methods veterinarians can implement into equine rehabilitation programs to track progress.
Read MoreRescuing Horses: Good Intentions Gone Wrong
by Alexandra Beckstett, The Horse Managing Editor | Oct 24, 2019
Most people who acquire or rescue horses start out with good intentions. Sometimes, however, a good thing goes bad. Learn more about the psychology behind rescuing or hoarding animals and how people get in over their heads.
Read MoreASPCA Grants More Than $250,000 to Help Retired Racehorses
by Edited Press Release | Jul 26, 2019
The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2.25 million to support former racehorses over the past 10 years.
Read MoreThe Right Horse Initiative Awards $275,000 to Increase Adoptions in Appalachia
by Edited Press Release | Jul 21, 2019
Heart of Phoenix Equine Rescue, located in West Virginia, received the grant to make capital improvements and grow its staff.
Read MoreWhat to Know Before Starting a Horse Rescue
by Pat Raia | Jul 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.
Read MoreWhat Should I Do if I Suspect Horse Neglect?
by Pat Raia | Feb 28, 2019
Most equine cruelty investigations begin with a tip to law enforcement, and whether those cases are successfully prosecuted can depend largely on how tipsters share their information. Here’s what to remember.
Read MoreMore Than Two Dozen Horses Removed From Florida Farm
by Pat Raia | Oct 30, 2018
A herd of allegedly neglected horses is receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a property near Lake Butler.
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