House Panel Lifts Horse Slaughter Ban
A House panel voted to lift the ban on horse slaughter. While the barn door is open for horse slaughter in the U.S. the measure has to pass Congress....
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Horse Grooms Initiative: FEI Working Toward 'Official Relationship'
“I am super excited about the fact that the FEI want[s] to do things to help the grooms...," said dressage groom Alan Davies....
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House Committee Approves Killing Wild Horses
The House Appropriations Committee voted to remove language banning the killing of healthy wild horses by 'humane euthanization'....
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Horse Helps Inmate's Hunger for Change
A Mustang helps an inmate change his life by breaking the criminal cycle at the Wild Horse Program at Rio Cosumnes Correctional Center....
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Tiny Horse Makes Big Recovery after Leg Amputation
Destiny Pogo
A tiny horse makes a remarkable recovery after a traumatic dog attack. The miniature horse Pogo completed his rehabilitation last week at Auburn Auburn University College of Veterinary Medicine. Pogo'...
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Hurricane Harvey Horses Endure as Irma Eyes Florida
Horse farms accepting evacuees from Florida [click the link to see available stabling for Florida horses] may require a current negative Coggins. Take your horse's Coggins along with proper identification and vaccination...
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Hickstead: Prelim Post Mortem Results
Preliminary findings from the post mortem on Hickstead, Eric Lamaze’s 2008 Olympic gold medal horse that died during the Rolex FEI World Cup™ Jumping qualifier at Verona Italy on November 6th, have confirmed what...
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Digital Age of Horse Rescues
The internet allows equine rescues to reach potential donors across large areas. This has made it possible for small rescues, to reach prosperous donors and make a difference. It also makes the potential for fraud and abus...
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Taking Responsibility for Horses
The stories plague the news - horses left to suffer without sustenance until someone swoops in and saves them. Some will be lucky, for others it will be too late. So, who is responsible?...
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5 Horse Rescue Skills Required for Success
What are the 5 horse rescue skills required to operate a successful and reputable horse rescue operation, according to horse rescue experts? You'll be shocked!...
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9 Kill Pen Horses Dead in Texas Trailer Accident
A Texas traffic accident involving a Thompson's kill pen horse hauler leaves 9 of 14 horses dead Saturday morning.
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Los Angeles DA Investigates 22 Horse Deaths at Santa Anita Racetrack
Racing continues March 29
The Los Angeles District Attorney's Office is investigating 22 horse deaths at Santa Anita Park in California. Investigators are working with the California Horse Racing Board amid equi...
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Elisa Wallace Yellow Carded at Badminton
Elisa Wallace was sanctioned with a yellow card at Badminton for abuse of her horse on cross country. Watch the video and see what you think....
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Platinum Ticket: 80K American Horses Shipped to Slaughter [VIDEO]
When the film begins, the gray Thoroughbred finds himself injured and emaciated, at a low-end auction, although the viewer gets insight into happier times during the horse's life. Platinum Ticket is purchased along with do...
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Glefke, Farmer Granted USEF Rehearing for GABA
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) grants a rehearing petition filed by two hunter/jumper trainers from Lane Change Farm. Kelley Farmer and Larry Glefke claim they were not properly notified regarding ...
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19 Horses Killed when Horse Trailer Flips in Mississippi
A single-vehicle accident involving an alleged horse-slaughter hauler leaves 19 of 37 horses dead in Mississippi. The video is shocking....
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Focus on Depo-Provera and Horse Showing
What is best for the horse?
Questions surrounding Depo-Provera remain after a workshop held by US Equestrian last week. The Federation is considering a possible rule change regarding the administration of compounded...
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FEI Suspends US Horses, Riders for Prohibited Substances
Prohibited Substances
The Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) announced the suspensions of three United States horse and rider combinations due to prohibited substances. The cases involve the use of Banned Su...
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CAS Lifts Suspensions on Dressage's Horizon, Don Principe
Final decision at later date
The Court of Arbitration for Sport issued a stay Monday of the Fédération Equestre Internationale’s (FEI) two-month suspension of two dressage horses recently involved in a contaminat...
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AQHA Executive Committee Approves Animal Welfare Recommendations
The American Quarter Horse Association's Executive Committee approved recommendations aimed at supporting animal welfare....
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