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
California Racetrack Probing Thoroughbred Auction Sale
April 10, 2013
Racetrack operators are investigating how a retired racehorse wound up for sale at a livestock auction. Read More
Convicted Mustang Abuser Jailed for Parole Violation
April 08, 2013
The rancher convicted of maltreating more than 200 mustangs was jailed for violating terms of his parole. Read More
USDA Steps Up Imported Meat Inspections
April 05, 2013
The USDA's Food Safety Inspection Service will increase inspections of imported meat. Read More
Horsemeat Prank Raises BLM Ire
April 05, 2013
A meat company raised the ire of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) when an April Fools' prank went awry. Read More
Montana Mustang Import Bill Fails
April 05, 2013
The bill would have required the BLM to obtain a permit to relocate wild mustangs or burros to Montana. Read More
Tennessee Grand Jury Indicts McConnell for Horse Soring
April 03, 2013
The grand jury indicted McConnell on more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in connection with horse soring. Read More
Pennsylvania Police Probe Alleged Horse Poisonings
April 02, 2013
Police are hoping the public can help unravel a mystery surrounding nine alleged horse poisonings. Read More
Oklahoma Governor Signs Horse Processing Bill
April 01, 2013
Gov. Mary Fallin signed a bill reversing a 50-year-old law that made horse slaughter illegal in Oklahoma. Read More
Montana Bill Would Regulate BLM Mustang Relocations
April 01, 2013
The legislation responds to the BLM importing 700 wild horses and burros to a ranch near Ennis, Mont. Read More
Cox Found Guilty in SAU Horse Case
March 29, 2013
Wendi Cox was found guilty for her role in the SAU horse thefts and sentenced to serve 60 years in prison. Read More
USDA Horsemeat Inspections Funded Through 2013
March 28, 2013
USDA inspections at U.S. horse processing plants will be funded through September 2013. Read More
Oklahoma Lawmakers Pass Horse Processing Bill
March 27, 2013
Oklahoma have passed a House bill that allows horse slaughter in that state. Read More
Sequestration Figures into BLM Adoption Center Cuts
March 26, 2013
The BLM will reduce business hours at its largest wild horse and burro adoption facility starting April 6. Read More
Online Horse Shooting Video Prompts Cruelty Probe
March 25, 2013
Authorities are evaluating whether a man who made a video of himself shooting his horse should face charges. Read More
Pervious Concrete Reduces Equine Injury, Environmental Risks
March 25, 2013
Use pervious concrete in bathing or water-retaining areas to reduce injury risk and protect water resources. Read More
10 Therapy Horses Dead in Ohio Barn Fire
March 22, 2013
Fire officials investigating the incident rule the cause of the blaze undetermined. Read More
Queens, N.Y., Stables Shuttered
March 21, 2013
New York officials have temporarily closed a Queens stable after several horses died there in recent months. Read More
State of Nevada, Wild Horse Advocates Reach Agreement
March 20, 2013
The state of Nevada and wild horse advocates reached an agreement on the sale of "estray" horses. Read More
Oklahoma Horse Processing Bill Advances
March 19, 2013
An Oklahoma Senate committee passed a bill aimed at facilitating a horse processing industry in that state. Read More
Wild Horse Race Removed from Oregon Rodeo Roster
March 18, 2013
A race that claimed the life of one equine participant last year has been removed from this year's schedule. Read More
California Man Suspected in Horse Theft Case
March 18, 2013
A California man is facing criminal charges for allegedly stealing five horses in Ventura County, Calif. Read More
Bills Seek to Ban Horse Processing, Export
March 13, 2013
The legislation would outlaw the export of horses for processing and the export of U.S.-produced horsemeat. Read More
Thoroughbreds Perish in Florida Barn Fire
March 13, 2013
Authorities say an overloaded circuit caused the fire that killed seven horses and injured four more. Read More
California Authorities Seek Six Horses for EIA Testing
March 12, 2013
Six horses are sought for follow-up testing in connection with a study on EIA in racing Quarter Horses. Read More
Allegedly Maltreated Horses Seized in Colorado
March 11, 2013
A herd of 20 allegedly maltreated horses were seized by Colorado law enforcement authorities last week. Read More
