Pat Raia
Pat Raia is a professional journalist who has covered horse industry and equestrian topics for a number of publications. Her background includes riding, showing, and training Saddlebred horses.
Articles by Pat Raia
Wild Horse Lawsuit Expands
June 18, 2013
A wild horse advocacy group has expanded its existing lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management. Read More
Amendment to Defund Horsemeat Inspections Clears Committee
June 15, 2013
The amendment would deny the USDA funding to carry out inspections at U.S. horse processing plants. Read More
More than 600 Colorado Horses Evacuated Ahead of Wildfires
June 14, 2013
Officials report that more than 600 Colorado horses have been evacuated from wildfire zones. Read More
Wildfires Force Colorado Horse Evacuations
June 13, 2013
An undetermined number of horses are being evacuated due to wildfires sweeping through Colorado. Read More
N.M. Attorney General Deems Horsemeat 'Tainted'
June 13, 2013
New Mexico's Attorney General has determined that horsemeat is unfit for human consumption. Read More
Another Florida Horse Found Slaughtered
June 12, 2013
A horse was apparently slaughtered for meat, then dumped in an embankment near West Palm Beach, Fla. Read More
Tennessee Soring Case Expands
June 10, 2013
Authorities arrested two men who allegedly worked with sored horses at Larry Wheelon's training barn. Read More
Florida Rains Displace Foals
June 07, 2013
A group of foals was relocated to drier quarters after rain flooded their pen near West Palm Beach. Read More
NAS Pans Current BLM Mustang Management
June 06, 2013
Study results suggest the BLM should rely more on contraception than roundups to manage wild horse herds. Read More
Corolla Wild Horse Bill Gets House Nod
June 05, 2013
The legislation would help protect a herd of wild horses residing on North Carolina's Outer Banks. Read More
Los Angeles County Wildfires Displace Horses
May 31, 2013
A wildfire forced the evacuation of horses from the Green Valley community in Los Angeles, Calif. Read More
TWHBEA President Backs Anti-Soring Bill
May 30, 2013
The bill would forbid the use of action devices and increase penalties for anyone convicted of soring horses. Read More
Montana Horse Discovered Dead
May 27, 2013
Authorities are seeking information about whoever is responsible for the Ravalli County horse's death. Read More
Preparedness is Key to Surviving Tornadoes with Horses
May 26, 2013
Being prepared in advance is crucial for helping horses survive potentially life-threatening storms. Read More
Georgia Horses Removed from Flood Zone
May 23, 2013
The horses were brought to higher ground last weekend after water from heavy rains threatened their stable. Read More
Florida Horse Found Slain for Meat
May 22, 2013
Authorities are seeking whoever entered a private property and slaughtered a horse for meat. Read More
Oklahoma Horse Owners Face Tornado Devastation
May 21, 2013
Horse owners in Oklahoma are assessing their losses while bracing for yet another round of strong storms. Read More
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
Florida Horse Rescue Operator Charged
May 15, 2013
The rescue operator allegedly maltreated horses in her care and falsified health reports. Read More
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
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
Calif. Wildfire Season Begins; Horse Owners Urged to Prepare
May 10, 2013
Horse owners residing in wildfire-prone areas in California are preparing for another fire season. Read More
Stolen North Carolina Horses Sought
May 09, 2013
Law enforcement authorities hope the public can help find seven horses taken from a Forsyth County property. Read More
N.Y. Truck Fire Claims 30 Horses
May 08, 2013
The horses, en route to a Canadian processing plant, died when the truck hauling them burst into flames. Read More
Virginia Horse Deaths Probed
May 06, 2013
Authorities are hoping necropsy results will determine what killed one horse and severely injured another. Read More
