Sheriff: Animal Abuse Investigation Closed after Cumberland Riding Academy Incident
A Tennessee hunter/jumper trainer caught on video striking a pony repeatedly with a lunging whip will not face charges. The Sumner County Sheriff has closed the animal cruelty investigation into Cumberland Riding Academ...
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Video of Alleged Abuse Sparks Investigation into Cumberland Riding Academy, Trainer
A criminal investigation is underway after alarming video surfaced of a horse trainer allegedly beating a school horse at the Tennessee hunter/jumper facility, Cumberland Riding Academy (CRA). The stable's head trainer,...
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Dozens of Fallen Horses Land Softly Despite Allegations of Neglect
A group of more than two dozen horses allegedly neglected by the California non-profit Fallen Horses, Inc. have landed in a safe place. HiCaliber Horse Rescue in Valley Center has opened its doors to the horses....
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Almost 2 Dozen Montana Horses Left Shot, Slaughtered in Field
State officials are investigating after almost two dozen horses were shot and left dead in a Montana field. Some of the horses were decapitated....
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Horses in Knee-Deep Mud, Feces Lead to Abuse Investigation
Oregon Appaloosa and Quarter Horse breeder Roseanne Rogers has 10 days to make serious changes to her Mira Farms property for the health of her horses or she faces further action by authorities....
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NJ SPCA: Horse Abuse Charges Coming Against Monica Thors, Horses Removed
A spokesman for the New Jersey Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals says "charges will be filed soon" against Monica Thors, who is accused of abusing her horses....
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Beth Hoskins: Convicted Horse Abuser In Contempt of Court
A New York horse breeder convicted of 52 counts of misdemeanor animal cruelty is in contempt of court. Beth Hoskins failed to sell 33 of her Morgan horses by October 30th, as ordered by a judge in May....
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AQHA Breeder Investigated by Texas Authorities for Alleged Horse Neglect
A Texas quarter horse breeder has one week to provide veterinarian care to at least two dozen ailing horses or they may be seized, according to authorities. Premium Star Ranch located on League Line Road in Conroe is ow...
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Famous Cutting Stallion Found Amid Death Seized, Charges Expected
“It is like leaving a child with a child molester,” says C.T. Babcock, who used to stand the champion cutting stallion Dual Peppy. The emaciated Quarter Horse is one of nine found Friday living in deplorable conditi...
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USDA: Soring Violations at TWH Celebration Double Previous Year
The questionable behavior continues in a video showing the "collapse" of a horse in the show ring under its rider, Jesse Barnes. It is unknown if the walking horse's failure to remain on its feet was caused by being being ...
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Reining Horse Death, Still No Charges
Ten months after a "training" session turned deadly for the California reining derby horse, Bella Gunnabe Gifted, criminal charges still have not been filed....
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Charges Recommended in California Horses' Deaths
Sgt. Rachel Montez-Kemp of the Los Angeles County Animal Care and Control says the agency has completed its animal neglect investigation into Aryn Jacques....
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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 Hillsborough County Sheriff's Office (HCSO,) but deputies say the horses remained ma...
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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 soring to thrive in factions of the TWH industry....
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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 neglect. Deputies executed a search warrant leading to the seizure of the equines and five...
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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 horses have been confiscated....
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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" Sanctuary that once an animal is accepted will always have a home."...
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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. Details are limited, but a Los Angeles County Care and Control official says Aryn Jacq...
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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 control....
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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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