Sheriff's Office Investigates RVR Horse Rescue
A Florida horse rescue is facing a criminal neglect investigation. Two equines were donated to RVR Horse Rescue in late January by...
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Senate Committee Approves Bill to Protect TWHs from Abuse
The PAST Act will fortify the federal Horse Protection Act, which was passed in 1970, but contained loopholes that has allowed sor...
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29 Horses Seized from Purported Rescue
Twenty-nine horses were removed from a purported horse rescue in Montana after authorities continued to receive complaints alleging ne...
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California Trainer Aryn Jacques Accused of Neglecting Horses, 2 Dead
California officials continue their investigation into the death of two horses in the care of trainer Aryn Jacques. A total of five h...
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17 Horses Seized from Florida Rescue
The Napier's non-profit, located in Bradenton, is operated by Alan and Sheree Napier. The group's website states it is "a "No-Kill...
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California Horse Trainer Investigated after Horse Dies
Authorities have launched an investigation after the death of at least one horse that was in the care of a California horse trainer. ...
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Officials Investigate Death of Horses at NC Boarding Stable
A preliminary investigation into the death of three horses at Avalon Stables in North Carolina is underway, according to animal cont...
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Authorities Investigate Death of Horses at WI Stable
Deputies are investigating allegations of animal neglect after four horses were discovered dead at a Wisconsin stable....
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Reining Horse's Death Investigation Continues
The six-year old quarter horse was purchased by Martha Torkington in June. The mare was in the training program of Mark Arballo and...
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John Byrialsen Speaks Amid Horse Abuse Allegations
Dutch breeder John Byrialsen breaks his silence days after he was exposed for allegedly neglecting his horses. Byrialsen spoke with t...
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Travesty Alleged at International Breeder's Farm
Reports of horses found starving on the international farm of breeder John Byrialsen have surfaced. Byrialsen who owns Viergaard Stu...
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18 Peruvian Pasos Seized by Colorado Authorities
A herd of 18 peruvian pasos was seized from a former Colorado horse breeder Tuesday. Authorities served a search warrant leading to t...
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Horses Seized from Ohio Horse Rescue
After months of investigating animal cruelty allegations, officials in Ohio served a warrant on Serenity Horse Rescue leading to the...
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Independent Hearing Officer Rules Second Seizure of Jill Burnell's Horses Justified
A new ruling states Marin Humane Society Animal Services in California was justified in the seizure of two mares from Gray Fox Fa...
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KY State Senator Cited for Violating HPA
Kentucky state Senator Robin Webb was cited for violations of the Horse Protection Act. Two of her horses were found in violation o...
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Bounty Offered in Horse Killing
Authorities need your help to find the shooter who killed a horse over the weekend in California. Using a high-caliber rifle, officia...
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Shirley Roth: Fugitive Charge Dismissed
The fugitive charge has been dropped against western pleasure trainer Shirley Roth. Roth is accused of abusing a client's stallion at...
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Affidavit: Shirley Roth Horse Abuse Allegations
"All the injuries are a result [of] excessive abusive training practices," according to Alan Donnell, DVM. He is the veterinarian t...
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Shirley Roth Arrested for Alleged Horse Abuse
A pleasure horse trainer accused of abusing the stallion, Kissin The Girls, during a Texas show has been arrested in connection with...
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Shirley Roth Suspended from AQHA, NSBA for Allegedly Abusing Horse
The American Quarter Horse Association and National Snaffle Bit Association have suspended Ocala horse trainer, Shirley Roth, aft...
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TWH Celebration Changes Testing to Detect Soring
The controversial Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration announced Monday it is changing the testing protocol utilized to det...
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$10K Bounty Offered for Conviction of Soring Violators
The soring of gaited horses is an illegal but still common practice among the criminal underground of gaited horse show competitors. T...
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Olympian Cesar Parra Escapes Prosecution for Horse Abuse
Former Olympic dressage rider Cesar Parra will not face criminal prosecution for horse abuse in Hunterdon County. The Hunterdon Co...
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Former Horse Rescuer Forfeits Rights to Horses
Former horse rescuer Sara Johnson forfeited her ownership of her horses and other animals yesterday. She admitted in court she didn't...
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National Snaffle Bit Association Steps Up Penalties for Horse Abusers
The National Snaffle Bit Association (NSBA) has announced stiffer penalties for horse abusers including fines and suspensions....
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