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Adopting a Horse This Holiday Season? Rescuers Share Tips

Pat Raia December 24, 2015

Get tips on what to consider when preparing to adopt and bringing home your rescue horse this holiday season.

The Equine Industry’s Top Welfare Issues

Pat Raia December 22, 2015

A rundown of equine welfare issues currently plaguing the U.S. industry and what’s being done to address them.

Adopting Aging Equids

Erica Larson November 10, 2015

November is “Adopt a Senior Pet” Month. Have you adopted or taken in a senior horse?

CSU Vet Students Help Rescued Horses, Gain Valuable Skills

Edited Press Release October 15, 2015

Supervised by veterinarians, the students practiced castrations on Quarter Horses rescued from a Texas ranch.

Days End Farm Horse Rescue Earns International Accreditation

Edited Press Release October 11, 2015

The farm has met the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries’ standards identifying legitimate rescues.

Zayat Stables to Donate Some of American Pharoah’s Earnings

Edited Press Release August 25, 2015

Zayat Stables will donate a percentage of the Triple Crown winner’s earnings to New Vocations.

Oklahoma Racetrack Adopts Anti-Slaughter Policy

Pat Raia August 24, 2015

Remington Park has adopted a policy that denies stall space to those who sell retired racehorses for slaughter.

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Edited Press Release August 6, 2015

The summit will feature Thoroughbred and Standardbred aftercare leaders, accredited organizations, and more

Coping With Horse Rescue Costs

Pat Raia July 9, 2015

From investigation training to bringing charges, take a look at what it costs authorities to seize maltreated horses.

Texas Horse Shot After Fleeing Flood

Pat Raia June 1, 2015

Authorities say the wounded horse is expected to survive after being shot two or three times in the head.

New Vocations to Build New Racehorse Retraining Facility

Edited Press Release May 30, 2015

The new facility will include two 15-stall barns, indoor and outdoor arenas, and multiple pastures and paddocks.

Poll Recap: Equine Welfare Issues

Jennifer Whittle May 19, 2015

Of the 1,238 respondents, 517 (42%) said they are most concerned about “unwanted” horses.

Maltreated, Injured Horses Abandoned in Louisiana

Pat Raia May 9, 2015

Two horses are receiving care and another was euthanized after authorities found them in St. Tammany Parrish.

Arizona Agency Seeks Horse Owner

Pat Raia May 8, 2015

Authorities are seeking the owner of a horse apparently abandoned earlier this month in Maricopa County.

NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance Reaccredits Finger Lakes

Edited Press Release May 4, 2015

The New York track received “best practice” grading in the area of aftercare and transition of retired racehorses.

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