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HSUS Offers Reward for Info on Pony Dragging Death

Edited Press Release May 9, 2008

The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or people responsible for dragging a blind 10-year-old pony to death April 30 in

Readers Respond: Take the Pain Away

Megan Arszman May 7, 2008

Nearly 1,200 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What concerns do you have about short- and long-term pain management in horses?”

PETA Demonstrates; Could Pursue Charges

Tom LaMarra May 6, 2008

A spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which staged a peaceful demonstration May 6 in front of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority office near Lexington, said similar demonstrations are planned for upcoming Triple

Readers Respond: Please Fence Me In!

Megan Arszman May 2, 2008

Nearly 1,500 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Did you design and/or build the fencing on your farm?”

Ohio Horse Rescues Planning Mothers’ Day Event

Pat Raia May 2, 2008

Horse enthusiasts will have the opportunity to both honor their mothers and contribute toward securing draft horses otherwise bound for an uncertain fate through a Mothers’ Day effort organized by two Ohio horse rescue operators.

On May 9,

The Steroid Debate

Kimberly S. Brown May 1, 2008

“Steroid” use has made headlines because of abuse in human athletes for the past decade, from Major League Baseball to track and field events. The topic has also become hot in the horse industry, from steroid use for bulking up young horses in

Animal Welfare Judging Competition Adds Veterinary Student Division

Edited Press Release April 30, 2008

For the first time, veterinary students participated in the Intercollegiate Animal Welfare Judging and Assessment Competition, highlighting the increased attention veterinarians are receiving for their role in ensuring animal welfare.

Now in

Kentucky Horse Park to Host Equine Adoption Fair

The Horse Staff April 29, 2008

The Kentucky Horse Park will host its first John Henry Memorial Equine Adoption Fair on June 28. During this event, adoptable horses of various breeds will be available from several local equine rescue and adoption agencies.

The June 28

Horses Removed from California Ranch ‘Thriving’

Pat Raia April 29, 2008

While their former owner faces animal neglect charges, most of the 40 horses seized from a Humboldt County, Calif., ranch are thriving, according to Sara Isaacson of Heart of the Redwoods Horse Rescue.

“They’ve turned the corner,” said

Washington Horse Rescue Operator Charged with Cruelty

Pat Raia April 24, 2008

The operator of two Washington State horse rescues will be arraigned in King County, Wash., Superior Court on animal cruelty charges April 29.

Dean Solomon, operator of both the former Pacific Equestrian Center and the Washington

Trial Date Set for Colorado Rescue Abuse Case

Pat Raia April 23, 2008

A Colorado woman accused of starving more than 20 horses at a rescue facility pleaded not guilty to animal cruelty charges during an appearance in Larimer County District Court yesterday.

According to Linda Jensen, public information office

Kentucky Equine Humane Center Celebrates First Year

Edited Press Release April 23, 2008

More than 168 horses in Kentucky have been provided with shelter and other humane assistance during the Kentucky Equine Humane Center’s first year of operation.

The Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) was established to provide owners with a

Horse Council, USDA Hosting Unwanted Horse Forum

Edited Press Release April 21, 2008

The American Horse Council and the USDA are co-sponsoring a forum called “The Unwanted Horse Issue: What Now?” The all-day forum will be held June 18 at the Department’s Jefferson Auditorium in Washington, DC.

The forum will piggy-back

HSUS Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses

Press Release April 18, 2008

The Humane Society of the United States Press has announced the release of The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care, an educational resource for first-time and experienced horse owners. The book includes

Keeneland, Toyota Award Grant to Equine Humane Center

Edited Press Release April 17, 2008

Kentucky’s at-risk horses are set to receive a gift from the Keeneland Foundation and Toyota Motor Manufacturing Kentucky in the form of a $20,000 grant to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center.

Located on a 72-acre farm near Lexington, the