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
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
Tropical Storm Isaac Drenches Florida, Threatens Gulf States
August 28, 2012
So far the storm has not forced any widespread horse evacuations. Read More
Pennsylvania Horse Burning Case Probed
August 28, 2012
The animal survived the attack but sustained superficial burns and singeing over most of his body. Read More
Florida Horse Slaying Probed
August 24, 2012
Law enforcement agents are hoping tipsters can lead them to whoever stole a horse before butchering it. Read More
Enhanced Anti-Soring Protocol at TWH National Celebration
August 22, 2012
The enhanced protocol will show animals presented for exhibition at the event are sound, administrators say. Read More
SHOW Responds to Decertification Notice
August 08, 2012
SHOW claims their demise will put horses at greater risk of abuse by trainers who sore the animals. Read More
Horse Dies in 'World Famous Suicide Race' Qualifier
August 07, 2012
The Thoroughbred horse fractured his leg Aug. 3 during the third qualifying test for the race. Read More
SHOW to Conduct TWH Celebration Inspections
August 04, 2012
SHOW and two other HIOs were deemed noncompliant by the USDA for not submitting modified rule books. Read More
USDA: Some Walking Horse Groups Deemed Noncompliant
August 01, 2012
Three HIOs have been deemed noncompliant for failing to comply with new HPA enforcement rules. Read More
Drought, Heat Push Horse Feed Costs Skyward
July 27, 2012
With no end to the drought and heat in sight, owners might have to rethink what they feed their horses. Read More
Authorities Charge Mother of Accused SAU Horse Thief
July 27, 2012
New information indicates the stolen horses were intended to be sold for profit. Read More
Feds Reveal Crundwell Horse Sale Details
July 26, 2012
Buyers will soon be able to bid on horses seized from embattled Quarter Horse breeder Rita Crundwell. Read More
Walking Horse Groups Could Face USDA Sanctions
July 25, 2012
The USDA might decertify five Tennessee Walking Horse HIOs for not complying with new HPA enforcement rules. Read More
Six Crundwell Horses Die
July 20, 2012
Six horses connected to the federal case against accused embezzler Rita Crundwell have died. Read More
Judge Cancels Trial in Soring Rule Lawsuit
July 19, 2012
A Texas judge ordered both sides of the dispute to present evidence pertinent to the case. Read More
Louisiana Authorities Probe Malnourished Horse Abandonments
July 19, 2012
Four horses were found malnourished, neglected, and abandoned in St. Martin Parish, La. Read More
Horse Owners Challenged by Heat, Drought
July 18, 2012
Many horse owners are contemplating hay and feed availability with the persistent heat and ongoing drought. Read More
Florida Deputy Charged in Animal Cruelty Case
July 17, 2012
The deputy resigned after being charged with animal cruelty for allegedly neglecting Miniature Horses. Read More
Injured TLAER Horse on the Mend
July 16, 2012
Torque sustained no neurologic deficits as a result of the injury and continues to respond well to treatment. Read More
Horses Displaced by Texas Floods Return Home
July 16, 2012
The horses were evacuated after heavy, persistent rains caused nearby bayous and creeks to flood. Read More
SAU Scholarship Honors Stolen, Slain Horse
July 15, 2012
Credit Card, a 15-year-old sorrel Quarter Horse, was stolen and killed last year. Read More
Texas Horse Tooth Etching Case Closed
July 13, 2012
The case has been closed unless new information emerges, according to one Texas law enforcement officer. Read More
Three Horses Die in 2012 Calgary Stampede Race Event
July 13, 2012
Three horses in one chuckwagon team died, one was injured, and two did not sustain injuries in the accident. Read More
TLAER Horse Recovering from Injury in Canada
July 12, 2012
"Torque" is recovering at the University of Prince Edward Island's Atlantic Veterinary College. Read More
Indiana Horse Owners Get Early Potomac Horse Fever Warning
July 10, 2012
An Indiana horse diagnosed with Potomac horse fever in June has owners in that state on high alert. Read More
