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
Man Charged with Cruelty for Overworking Laminitic Horse
November 28, 2012
The man allegedly rode the horse for miles, which caused injuries that necessitated the animal's euthanasia. Read More
Texas Authorities Probe Horse Theft Attempt
November 26, 2012
The horse sustained several injuries when it ran through a fence during the failed theft attempt. Read More
'Hobbit' Director Denies Off-Set Animal Abuse Allegations
November 20, 2012
Director Peter Jackson said the production company investigated the allegations and determined them unfounded. Read More
Horses Removed from Detroit Warehouse
November 19, 2012
The ten horses were removed from a warehouse located in Detroit's industrial west side. Read More
Texas Authorities Probe Dumping of Dead Horses
November 15, 2012
The remains of two horses were found tethered to a telephone pole alongside a rural road in Midland County. Read More
Quarter Horse Breeder Crundwell Pleads Guilty to Federal Fraud Charge
November 15, 2012
Crundwell admitted to embezzling millions of dollars from the city of Dixon, Ill. Read More
Arizona Train, Trailer Collision Kills Horses
November 13, 2012
The truck's driver said he did not see the oncoming train due to the presence of ice on his vehicle's windows. Read More
Nearly 200 Miniature Horses Seized in Oregon Cruelty Case
November 12, 2012
The horses will be sold in December and buyers must agree to provide minimum appropriate care for the animals. Read More
Composting as Carcass Disposal Option for Horse Owners
November 10, 2012
Composting allows owners to dispose of their animals and naturally improve the soil conditions on properties. Read More
Rewards Offered in California Horse Shooting
November 07, 2012
The horse was shot with a high-powered rifle while grazing in its pasture; the animal later died. Read More
Florida Horses Found Slain, Dismembered
November 05, 2012
Since 2009, the remains of more than 20 horses butchered for their meat have been discovered in that state. Read More
Maine Horse Shooting Probed
November 04, 2012
A veterinary examination after the shooting revealed that the horse had sustained three wounds. Read More
Amicus Brief Filed in HPA Penalty Case
November 02, 2012
The amicus brief asks a court to uphold USDA regulations requiring minimum penalties for HPA violators. Read More
Kentucky Barn Fire Claims 10 Horses' Lives
October 31, 2012
Authorities are still investigating the cause of the deadly fire, but say it does not appear suspicious. Read More
Sandy Forces Few Immediate Equine Evacuations
October 30, 2012
The storm's actual impact on horse owners might not be realized for days, some emergency responders say. Read More
Chicago Teens Accused of Injuring Police Horses
October 30, 2012
Two youths face charges connected to the alleged injury of horses belonging to the Chicago Police Department. Read More
Florida Town takes Aim at Horse Butchers
October 30, 2012
New minimum penalties of $3,500 in fines and a year in jail await those convicted of butchering horses. Read More
East Coast Horse Owners Brace for Hurricane Sandy
October 29, 2012
Horses in some states have already been evacuated to safer locations to wait out the storm. Read More
Wandering Horses Spotted in New York State Park
October 26, 2012
The three horses were spotted by college students earlier this month in Mallet Pond State Park. Read More
Texas Man Charged in Donkey Dragging Case
October 26, 2012
The man allegedly dragged a donkey behind his SUV then left the injured animal unattended along a roadside. Read More
Would-be Horse Advocates Charged with Trespassing
October 17, 2012
The women allegedly trespassed onto private property to check on horses they suspected were being maltreated. Read More
Potential Oregon Horse Processing Plant Opposed
October 15, 2012
Civic leaders will challenge the location of a horse processing plant proposed for development in Hermiston. Read More
Texas Horse Hit and Run Driver Sought
October 12, 2012
An unknown driver apparently failed to see a stop sign and struck two men and their horses. Read More
U.S. Park Police Seeking Horses
October 11, 2012
The United States Park Police is seeking donations for horses to join the agency's Mounted Unit. Read More
N.Y. Chef takes Horsemeat Off Museum Menu
October 08, 2012
A chef abandoned his plan to include horsemeat on his menu after some equine welfare advocates opposed it. Read More
