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Horse quarantine: illness unknown The Miami Animal Import horse quarantine facility reopens after four horses died from a still unidentified illness. Staff completed a thorough cleaning and disinfection allowing the quaranti...
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Colorado State Vet: EIA Positive Horse in “Unknown Location”
In a Horse Authority exclusive, Colorado's state veterinarian tells us the location of a horse infected with the deadly disease Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA) is still unknown. A Weld County veterinarian reported the state's...
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Oregon Judge Says WHOA to Horse’s Lawsuit: Update
An Oregon judge dismissed a $100,000 lawsuit filed in the name of a formerly maltreated horse, finding that animals don't have the right to sue....
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240 Horses Exposed to Deadly EIA from Colorado Kill Pen, 100 Shipped Nationwide
Details emerge as Colorado investigates the location of 240 horses exposed to deadly EIA. Did you buy a horse or was it transported with a kill pen horse? Click for complete details. ...
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Equine Disease Alerts: July
An Oklahoma horse rescue may feel the financial sting after bringing a horse into the state without a Coggins. The horse was confirmed positive with equine infectious anemia ... ...
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Childhood Animal Abusers Likely Abused: Researchers
Children who abuse animals are up to three times more likely to be victims of abuse themselves... ...
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Oregon Horse Sues Former Animal Abuser for $100K
An Oregon horse named Justice is suing his formerly abusive owner to recover costs of more than $100,000. The Animal Legal Defense Fund says, if successful, the suit would establish that animals have a legal right to sue the...
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Pennsylvania Governor Signs Tougher Animal Cruelty Bill into Law
Pennsylvania Governor Tom Wolf signed the animal cruelty bill into law meaning tougher penalties for animal abusers....
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FEI Tribunal: Kevin Thornton Guilty of Horse Abuse
Excessive use of whip Update June 8, 2017 The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) Tribunal finds Irish show jumping rider Kevin Thornton guilty of horse abuse. It comes after the 10-year-old Irish Sport Horse Flogas Sun...
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17 Horses Euthanized Due to Contaminated Horse Feed: Suit
The United States Department of Justice filed an enforcement action Wednesday against a Florida feed manufacturer to stop what it calls the adulteration and misbranding of medicated animal feeds....
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FDA Action after 17 Horses Euthanized due to Poisoned Feed
Okeechobee, Florida A Florida court has permanently enjoined an animal feed manufacturer. It comes after 17 horses were euthanized due to the company’s alleged misbranding and adulteration of pelleted horse feed. The ...
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Horse Rescue Bilked Donors out of $500K: California AG
California is seeking $500K from two fraudulent charities for rescue horses and veterans. The AG says its operated by Gina Gregory of Star Equestrians and family....
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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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USDA Removes Animal Welfare Info, Soring Violations from Site
The USDA removes animal welfare documents including inspection reports and enforcement records suddenly. How will this affect horses?
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Sussman Keeps 20 Gila Horses, 520 Horses Rescued
ISPMB’s Herd Allowed up to 40 Horses South Dakota officials reached a settlement with the operator of the purported charity International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB). The disposition allow...
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Did Animal Cruelty Cause Horse’s Death at Auction?
“She’s dead anyway” Pennsylvania authorities are investigating the death of a horse at New Holland Sales Stables. Individuals described as “kill buyers” allegedly kicked the down horse’s f...
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Court to Decide Ownership of 540 ISPMB Horses
Marc Hammrich, DVM determined Karen Sussman neglected the ISPMB horses. "... many of the horses were emaciated and in poor body condition due to [a] lack of proper feeding going into this year's winter." ...
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South Dakota Auction of Karen Sussman’s Mustangs Postponed
South Dakota officials have postponed the auction of up to 650 mustangs. It is the latest turn after mustang sanctuary operator Karen Sussman allegedly starved her horses prior to the authorities involvement. ...
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550+ Seized Horses Head to Faith Auction, May Face Slaughter
South Dakota authorities announced the new auction location for horses seized from purported mustang sanctuary operator Karen Sussman. It comes after Philip Livestock Auction received threats making a change of venue to Fait...
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Thoroughbreds Dumped at New Holland Mutilated with Acid
The Pennsylvania SPCA is investigating a case of animal cruelty after three Thoroughbreds were discovered at the New Holland Auction with mutilated upper lips. ...
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Wild Horse Annie Dies Second Death
Animal welfare issue A South Dakota prosecutor confirms no charges will be filed against a wild horse sanctuary operator accused of neglecting hundreds of horses. At least 30 horses allegedly died due to Karen Sussman’...
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Texas Deputies Seize 45+ Horses from Purported Thoroughbred Rescue
Are Thunderfoot Equine Rehab and Rescue helping Thoroughbreds or abusing them? We tried to ask Caren Brown, although couldn't reach her by phone. ...
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Sussman Seeks Return of 400 Horses to ISPMB: Sheriff
Karen Sussman of the International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB) is seeking the return of 400 horses, the sheriff states.
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Borells Have No Ownership Claim to 40+ Abandoned Horses: Judge
A Kentucky judge ruled Maria Borell and her father, Charles "Chuck" Borell, have no ownership claim to 42 horses abandoned in June....
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Judge Orders 650+ ISMPB’s Horses Impounded to Ensure Care
A South Dakota judge authorized the impoundment of at least 650 wild horses from Karen Sussman Tuesday. She operates the feigned charity International Society for the Protection of Mustangs and Burros (ISPMB)....
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30+ Wild Horses Starve as Charity’s Mission Fails: Former Employee
Claims of more than 30 wild horses dying horrific starvation deaths fall upon the South Dakota charity International Society for the Protection of Mustang and Burros. WARNING: This article contains graphic images and video. ...
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Thoroughbred Mutilation Leads to Race for Truth
Update A Thoroughbred mare believed to have had her lip tattoo cut out has been identified by DNA testing. The Jockey Club provided DNA testing revealing the mare’s name is Annabel Lee. She is an 8-year-old Florida ...
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Two Horses Slaughtered in Miami: Authorities
Authorities say they found a second horse slaughtered Monday morning in South Florida, a day after the gruesome discovery of another butchered horse's head....
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Whisper Ridge Equine Sanctuary: OSPCA Says Horses in “Improved Health”
Horse welfare proponents are fighting to get help for horses at a Canadian stable that bills itself as an equine sanctuary. Although, the Ontario SPCA said late last week the remaining horses are in “improved overal...
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Vet Association Exposes Soring Lies
A veterinarian association is separating fact from fiction regarding soring and the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) proposed rule change....
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Dems Snub Lindemann Jr. Due to Horse Killings, Insurance Fraud: WikiLeaks
Former Olympic hopeful turned criminal after the insurance horse killings, George Lindemann, Jr., appears in the DNC WikiLeaks emails. Do you know the players involved in the horse killing insurance scheme that still walk am...
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