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
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
Seminole Co., Fla., Horse Shooter Sought
October 05, 2012
The horse was shot and killed while it grazed in its Seminole County pasture last month. Read More
Florida Horse Rescue Investigated
October 03, 2012
Authorities are seeking those who have placed or adopted from the rescue as part of an ongoing investigation. Read More
Equine Cruelty Investigations
October 01, 2012
Vets and animal welfare organizations teach law officers how to recognize signs of equine neglect. Read More
Lawsuit Seeks Compensation for Reproductive Lab Fire
September 28, 2012
A Colorado woman is seeking $1 million to compensate for losses from the CSU Equine Reproductive Lab fire. Read More
More than 30 Horses Seized in Washington State
September 28, 2012
More than 30 horses were removed from filthy conditions at a Pierce County breeding farm. Read More
New Jersey Bans Horse Processing Plant Development
September 26, 2012
Gov. Chris Christie signed legislation prohibiting the processing and sale of horsemeat for human consumption. Read More
Crundwell Horses, Equipment Fetch more than $4 million
September 25, 2012
Items belonging to indicted the Quarter Horse breeder brought more than $4 million during a two-day auction. Read More
Reward Offered in Chicago Police Horse Injury Case
September 20, 2012
Police offered a $5,000 reward for information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible. Read More
Burned Pennsylvania Horse Receiving Treatment at OSU
September 20, 2012
The horse arrived at The Ohio State University on Sept. 5 after being burned in his pasture on Aug. 26. Read More
McConnell to Pay Fines, Serve Probation in Horse Soring Case
September 19, 2012
Jackie McConnell will pay $75,000 in fines, serve three years probation, and perform community service. Read More
Chicago Police Horses Injured in Break-In
September 18, 2012
The two injured horses have been treated and are recovering from the Sept. 16 incident. Read More
More Crundwell Horses to be Sold
September 17, 2012
More than 300 horses seized by federal law enforcement authorities will be sold at auction Sept. 23 and 24. Read More
Proposed Legislation would Stiffen Horse Soring Penalties
September 17, 2012
The legislation would stiffen penalties for soring horses by amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970. Read More
Colorado Horse Shooter Sought
September 13, 2012
Two horses and a lion were shot in separate instances that may or may not be related. Read More
Arizona Authorities Probe Attacks on Horses
September 12, 2012
One horse was shot and three others doused with chemicals while they grazed in their Phoenix pasture. Read More
Wyoming Horse Hair Thefts Probed
September 12, 2012
Wyoming law enforcement agencies in two counties have received roughly 40 reports of horse tails being cut. Read More
Federal Prosecutor Seeks Stiff Sentence for McConnell
September 11, 2012
U.S. Atty. Steven Neff is seeking probation and a significant fine for Jackie McConnell. Read More
New Hampshire Barn Fire Probed
September 08, 2012
Fire investigators in Bedford, N.H., are seeking the cause of a barn fire that claimed the lives of 14 horses. Read More
Federal Plan Will Remove Horses from Nevada Wildlife Refuge
September 07, 2012
Wild horses and burros will be removed from their ranges in Nevada under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan. Read More
Online Auction Date for Crundwell Horses, Equipment Set
September 06, 2012
Online bidding on horses seized from embattled Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell will begin on Sept. 7. Read More
Search for Horses Displaced by Isaac Continues
September 05, 2012
Disaster response teams in Louisiana offer immediate help for horses lost during Hurricane Isaac. Read More
Walking Horse Group wants HSUS Soring Tipline Data
August 29, 2012
The Tennessee Walking Show Horse Organization has demanded the HSUS share tipline responses. Read More
