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Kentucky Agriculture Officials to Study Equine Welfare Laws

Pat Raia July 22, 2016

Officials will explore ways it can help counties expedite how they carry out equine cruelty investigations.

Investigation to Prosecution: Making an Equine Cruelty Case

Pat Raia July 21, 2016

Proving a case is legitimate, then levying charges and prosecuting those responsible, takes time and cooperation.

ASPCA Grants $200,000 to Assist Retired Racehorses

Edited Press Release July 15, 2016

The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2 million to aid former racehorses since its inception.

Charges Filed in 40-Horse Seizure Case in Virginia

Pat Raia July 8, 2016

Authorities also found the carcasses of four horses on the Nottoway County property.

Peaceable Farm Horses Rescued Again

Pat Raia June 10, 2016

Six horses from the farm were among more than 40 allegedly maltreated horses seized from New Beginnings Horse Rescue.

Caring for Your New Horse

TheHorse.com May 26, 2016

Are you getting your first horse or first horse in a long time? Our experts will help you navigate equine ownership.

Five Sentenced in Ohio Fairgrounds Horse Abuse Case

Pat Raia May 26, 2016

The five were sentenced to probation in relation to the maltreatment of two horses at the Cuyahoga County Fairgrounds.

Poll Recap: Volunteering in the Horse Industry

Jennifer Whittle May 24, 2016

Of the 633 respondents, 305 (48%) said they volunteer their time in the horse industry.

‘Lily’ Adopted

Pat Raia May 23, 2016

Comedian Jon Stewart and his wife Tracey adopted the mare who recovered after being abandoned at an auction barn.

Rhode Island Man Found Guilty of Abusing ‘Lily’

Pat Raia May 20, 2016

The 20-year-old mare recovered after being abandoned at a Pennsylvania auction barn.

Corolla Wild Horse Fund Executive Officer Resigns

Learning from the Corolla Wild Horse Adoption Program

Casie Bazay, NBCAAM May 11, 2016

Researchers attributed the program’s success to a rigorous adoption process, pre-adoption gentling of horses, and more.

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The Horse Staff April 19, 2016

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California Horse Herd Seized

Pat Raia March 10, 2016

Officials seized 23 malnourished horses from a Riverside County farm.

Two Malnourished Arizona Horses Seized, One Euthanized

Pat Raia February 22, 2016

The owner allegedly purchased the horses on Craigslist but was unable to care for them.

Surrendered Horse Herd Receiving Rehabilitative Care

Pat Raia January 8, 2016

Twenty horses are recovering after they were surrendered to animal welfare authorities in Orangeburg, South Carolina.

More Horses Seized From Florida Rescue

Pat Raia December 28, 2015

The rescue made news in 2014 when its operators were found guilty of multiple counts of animal cruelty.

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