Welfare and Industry

Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

Court Blocks Horse Meat Inspections

A federal appeals court on Wednesday blocked the Agriculture Department from providing horse meat inspections for a fee.


The decision in a lawsuit filed by the Humane Society of the United States is another setback for the horse slaughte

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ASPCA Equine Fund Awards Several Grants


The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has announced that a variety of equine rescue groups and sanctuaries across the United States received aid totaling more than $28,000 from the ASPCA’s Equine Fund

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Debate Concerning Horse Abandonment Continues

The Associated Press today (March 26) released a new article by Jeffrey McMurray concerning horse abandonment in Eastern Kentucky and the alleged link to the closure of U.S. slaughter facilities.

The new story, which can be read via

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Dubai International Horse Fair Begins April 1

For the third consecutive year, the Dubai International Horse Fair (DIHF)  will serve as a forum for international manufacturers and traders, and regional distributors, retailers, and equestrian enthusiasts. Over 200 companies will bring

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Two Men Charged in Montana Shooting Death of Horse

Two Missoula, Mont., men are charged in the fatal shooting of a horse in the Ninemile Valley earlier this week.


David A. Moorse, 21, and Jacob C. Scharff, 25, were each charged Thursday with accountability for criminal mischief, a felony

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Humane Society Refutes Horse Abandonment Claims

The Humane Society of the United States released a statement on March 16 stating that recent claims that thousands of horses have been abandoned in Kentucky are unfounded, and is calling it a campaign of fear mongering by a foreign-owned horse

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