Recent News for Welfare and Industry
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Seized Utah Horses to be Sold at Auction
May 20, 2013
More than 30 allegedly maltreated horses will be sold at auction to recover costs connected to their care. ... Read More
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New Federal Racehorse Drug Legislation Introduced
May 20, 2013
The new legislation would regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that can be used in racing. ... Read More
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Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
May 17, 2013
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.... Read More
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RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25
May 16, 2013
The RACE Fund is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.... Read More
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Florida Horse Rescue Operator Charged
May 15, 2013
The rescue operator allegedly maltreated horses in her care and falsified health reports.... Read More
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Wheelon to Vacate Leased Blount County Barn
May 14, 2013
Trainer Larry Wheelon, accused of soring horses, has until June 10 to vacate the Tenessee barn he leases. ... Read More
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Wisconsin Police Probe Horse Deaths
May 10, 2013
Authorities found more than 70 horses either dead or starving on a Pleasant Prairie, Wis., farm. ... Read More
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Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
May 08, 2013
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.... Read More
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TAA Accredits First Three Aftercare Facilities
May 08, 2013
The facilities are now able to receive financial support from the TAA for the care of retired Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation
May 08, 2013
The accreditation is designed to meet Association of Racing Commissioners International guidelines.... Read More
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Weather, Economy Cause Tough Times for English Horse Owners
May 06, 2013
A combination of inclement weather and a suffering economy are creating tough times for English horse owners.... Read More
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BLM Researching Wild Mare Spayings
May 03, 2013
The BLM is studying the spaying of fertile wild mares in order to control wild horse population growth.... Read More
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Call Issued for Major Changes in Racehorse Drug Policy
May 03, 2013
One attorney discussed how federal intervention could help resolve racehorse medication issues.... Read More
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Wheelon Suspended Amid Soring Charges
May 02, 2013
The license of a Tennessee Walking Horse trainer accused of soring horses has been suspended.... Read More
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Bill would Forbid Horse Processing in Maine
May 02, 2013
The bill would make horse processing and transporting horses to slaughter plants in Canada illegal in Maine. ... Read More
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Feds Seeking Racehorse Drug Regulation
May 01, 2013
Members of Congress are preparing to introduce legislation that would regulate medication use in racehorses.... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer's Steroid Use Called 'Deliberate Flouting'
May 01, 2013
The BHA called trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni's anabolic steroid use a "deliberate flouting" of racing rules. ... Read More
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Second British Racehorse Trainer Admits to Steroid Use
April 29, 2013
Britain's steroid scandal continued April 29 when a Newmarket trainer admitted to using steroids on horses.... Read More
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HKJC Official Urges Worldwide Steroid Ban
April 29, 2013
One official urged racing authorities to consider banning the use of anabolic steroids for horses in training.... Read More
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Tennessee Horse Trainer Charged in Soring Case
April 26, 2013
Trainer Larry Wheelon is free on bond after being arrested for allegedly soring 19 horses at his farm.... Read More
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Oklahoma Woman Charged Equine Cruelty Case
April 26, 2013
An Oklahoma woman is charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of more than 60 horses. ... Read More
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Godolphin Trainer Gets 8-year Suspension
April 25, 2013
Mahmood Al Zarooni was suspended after horses in his care tested positive for anabolic steroids. ... Read More
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Cruelty Case Surrounding Dressage Stallion Totilas Dropped
April 25, 2013
The cruelty case against Totilas' connections has been dropped by prosecutors due to lack of evidence.... Read More
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Godolphin Racehorses Test Positive for Steroids
April 22, 2013
Godolphin trainer Mahmood Al Zarooni has admitted to administering anabolic steroids to 11 horses. ... Read More
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Equine Welfare Groups Eye Lawsuit over USDA Inspections
April 22, 2013
The groups say they'll challenge horse processing plant inspection permits granted by the USDA.... Read More
