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
Oklahoma Horse Slaughter Bills Advance
February 22, 2013
Two bills aimed at repealing the state's horse processing ban passed by substantial margins. Read More
North Dakota Man Charged in 100-Horse Seizure Case
February 21, 2013
A man is facing animal cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of more than 100 horses. Read More
Arizona Bill would Recognize Miniature Horses as Service Animals
February 19, 2013
Miniature Horses would be recognized service animals if a pending bill becomes law. Read More
Crundwell Sentenced to Nearly 20 Years in Embezzlement Case
February 15, 2013
Former Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell will serve nearly 20 years for embezzling $53 million. Read More
Texas Horse, Truck Thief Sought
February 14, 2013
The stolen mare has since been recovered; a truck and trailer taken at the same time remain missing. Read More
Oklahoma Bills would Facilitate Horse Processing
February 12, 2013
Horse processing would again be legal if two bills currently pending in that state's legislature become law. Read More
Pennsylvania Standardbred Racehorse Deaths Probed
February 11, 2013
Authorities are investigating two unrelated incidents occurring 15 minutes apart at The Meadows Racetrack. Read More
Owner Sues Humane Group over Stallion Seizure
February 06, 2013
The complaint alleges the stallion was wrongfully seized and asks the court to have him returned to his owner. Read More
Texas Stable Fire Claims 11 Horses
February 05, 2013
Authorities are investigating the cause of the fire that left 11 horses dead and several others injured. Read More
New BLM Policies Address Mustang Welfare, Roundup Transparency
February 01, 2013
The BLM says the new policy directives were developed in response to public concern about animal welfare. Read More
N.D. Authorities Rescue More than 100 Horses
January 31, 2013
More than 100 allegedly malnourished horses are under rehabilitative care after being rescued. Read More
N.Y. Man Charged in Second Horse Riding Incident
January 31, 2013
The man was previously charged for fatally injuring a laminitic horse by riding it for several miles. Read More
Charges Filed in Utah Horse Cruelty Case
January 30, 2013
A Utah man is facing cruelty charges for allegedly maltreating 25 horses on his Cache County property. Read More
W.Va. Horse Breeder Charged with Cruelty
January 30, 2013
The Arabian breeder allegedly maltreated more than 30 horses on her West Virginia farm. Read More
USEF Bans Action Devices for Gaited Horses
January 25, 2013
The USEF executive committee approved a rule banning soring during its Dec. 17, 2012, meeting. Read More
South Dakota Authorities Seize Horse Herd
January 21, 2013
More than 60 allegedly maltreated South Dakota horses were removed from their owners earlier this month. Read More
Charges Filed in Pa. Morgan Horse Neglect Case
January 21, 2013
A woman is facing multiple charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of 29 Morgan Horses. Read More
Annual TWH Sale Draws Controversy
January 17, 2013
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains. Read More
Judge Allows Nevada Mustang Gather to Resume
January 11, 2013
The BLM is allowed to resume the roundup, provided horses are gathered in a humane way. Read More
Horses Removed from California Breeding Farm
January 10, 2013
Authorities removed a stallion and three mares from Gray Fox Farm in connection with a cruelty investigation. Read More
Charges Filed in Minnesota Equine Cruelty Case
January 08, 2013
The man allegedly maltreated more than 50 equids on his Fillmore County property last year. Read More
Court Order Halts BLM Mustang Gather
January 07, 2013
A federal court judge has ordered the BLM to stop gathering mustangs from the Owyhee Herd Management Area. Read More
BLM Stiffens Mustang Purchase Rules
January 07, 2013
The new rules restrict purchases of more than four animals in a six-month period unless approved by the BLM. Read More
Lawsuit Alleges Wrongful Termination in Connection with HBO's 'Luck'
January 04, 2013
A former AHA employee says she was terminated after threatening to expose alleged inhumane horse treatment. Read More
Florida Authorities Investigate Assaults on Miniature Horses
January 04, 2013
The breeder hopes video surveillance will help identify a man she alleges has sexually assaulted her animals. Read More
