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
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
Florida Barn Fire Claims Pregnant Mare
March 09, 2013
A fire at a breeding farm claimed the life of a pregnant mare and caused more than $425,000 in other damages. Read More
Convicted N.Y. Horse Abuser Stays on Probation
March 07, 2013
Ann Arnold will continue serving probation after 17 horses were found on her Greenfield, N.Y. property. Read More
W.Va. Man Charged in Horse Killing
March 01, 2013
A West Virginia man is facing felony charges for allegedly shooting and killing a horse in Kanawha County. Read More
Accused SAU Horse Thief Gets Change of Trial Venue
February 28, 2013
A woman accused of taking part in the SAU horse thefts has won a change of venue for her trial on the charges. Read More
Convicted N.Y. Horse Abuser Violates Parole
February 27, 2013
The woman convicted of maltreating horses has been incarcerated again for violating terms of her parole. Read More
Humane Group Unveils Smart Phone App for Cruelty Tipsters
February 26, 2013
The app allows those who suspect animal cruelty to submit information straight to law enforcement authorities. Read More
Missouri Court Denies Lay Equine Dentist's Appeal
February 25, 2013
A non-veterinarian dentist lost a bid to overturn a court ruling prohibiting her from floating teeth for pay. Read More
Youth Charged in Michigan Barn Fire
February 22, 2013
The youth faces multiple arson and animal cruelty charges in connection with a fire that killed 10 horses. Read More
