Annual TWH Sale Draws Controversy
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains.
Thirty-seven percent of the “beef” products tested in a routine study contained equine DNA.

While the program proved stressful, physical parameters appeared within normal limits of horses in training.
The BLM is allowed to resume the roundup, provided horses are gathered in a humane way.
The scoping report summarizes issues raised and comments received during the initial public scoping period.
A federal court judge has ordered the BLM to stop gathering mustangs from the Owyhee Herd Management Area.

The new rules restrict purchases of more than four animals in a six-month period unless approved by the BLM.
Almost 600 stallions have been castrated since the Operation Gelding program was first in August 2010.
The BLM plans to gather about 186 wild horses during this portion of the gather.

Some advocates have ideas about how to keep at-risk horses safe and to improve equine welfare.

A trio of Miniature Horses from Florida will begin the new year helping the community of Newtown, Conn., heal.
Members of the partnership are working to improve water sources for wild horses in the McCullough Peaks HMA.
Both individuals violated rules involving prohibited or restricted drugs, medications, or substances.
The lawsuit alleges the organizations conspired to defame a New Mexico meat processing company.

Consider the following “wishes” equine experts made to help maximize your horses’ quality of life.
Equine rehabilitation and rescue groups are among the 22 organizations to receive more than $25,000 in grants.
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