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
Change of Venue Sought in SAU Horse Theft Case
July 10, 2012
Jackson's attorney claims the accused will not receive a fair trial in Columbia County, Ark. Read More
Texan Charged in Donkey Death
July 09, 2012
A Texas man is facing a charge in connection with the death of a donkey discovered hanging by its neck. Read More
More Butchered Equine Remains Discovered in Florida
July 09, 2012
The horse is the latest among several equines found butchered in Florida's Miami-Dade area since 2009. Read More
SHOW Denied Restraining Order on Soring Penalties Rule
July 09, 2012
A federal judge in Texas has ordered that the case move forward to trial. Read More
Australian Equine Influenza Outbreak Lawsuit Planned
July 06, 2012
An Australian law firm is preparing a class action lawsuit surrounding the 2007 equine influenza outbreak. Read More
Feral Honeybees Blamed for Montana Horse Death
July 06, 2012
The animal received veterinary treatment, but was later euthanized due to severe anaphylactic shock. Read More
Video Alleges Rodeo Horse Abuse
July 05, 2012
An animal welfare advocate alleges video taken during the Reno Rodeo show horses being shocked repeatedly. Read More
Texas Horse's Teeth Disfigured
July 05, 2012
A Texas veterinarian is hoping to determine who engraved an obscenity onto a horse's front teeth and why. Read More
Feds Shut Down Tennessee Horse Transport Operation
July 03, 2012
The firm was connected to two serious traffic incidents that collectively claimed the lives of four horses. Read More
Wisconsin Horse Shootings Probed
July 02, 2012
Wisconsin law enforcement authorities are seeking those responsible for shooting two horses in a pasture. Read More
USDA Clarifies Soring Penalty Rule
June 29, 2012
Individuals suspended for HPA violations by one HIO can still participate in events managed by other HIOs. Read More
N.J. Lawmakers Pass Horse Slaughter Ban Bill
June 27, 2012
Horse processing plant development is prohibited in New Jersey under a bill passed by the state's legislature. Read More
Virginia Teen Charged in Horse Slashing Incidents
June 27, 2012
A 17-year-old teen has been charged with multiple felonies and misdemeanors in connection with the incidents. Read More
SHOW Levies Penalties on TWH Trainer
June 26, 2012
Trainer Joe Cotten was suspended for seven and a half years and fined him $5,000 for violating HIO rules. Read More
Walking Horse Group Challenges New Anti-Soring Regulations
June 26, 2012
The organization claims the new USDA regulations are unconstitutional. Read More
Horses Displaced by Colorado Wildfires
June 25, 2012
More than 200 horses have been evacuated from a wildfire burning near Manitou Springs, Colo. Read More
Rabies Found in Georgia Horse; Six People Exposed to Virus
June 22, 2012
Six people in Georgia are receiving medical treatment after being exposed to a horse with rabies. Read More
Judge Allows BLM to Continue Emergency Mustang Gather
June 22, 2012
The agency cannot use helicopters to gather animals in non-emergency sectors of the herd management area. Read More
Falling Tree Kills Indiana Horse Trail Guide
June 21, 2012
An Indiana woman has died from injuries sustained when a falling tree struck her during a guided trail ride. Read More
Amendment Strips USDA Horsemeat Inspection Funding
June 20, 2012
The amendment restricts funding for USDA inspections at U.S. horse processing plants in 2013. Read More
HSUS Offers Cash Reward to HPA Violation Tipsters
June 20, 2012
Up to $10,000 could be awarded for information leading to the arrest and conviction of HPA violators. Read More
Lawsuit Seeks Halt to Nevada Mustang Gather
June 19, 2012
The petitioner said she filed the suit after attempts to resolve gather-related issues with the BLM failed. Read More
Truck Driver Cited in Tennessee Horse Trailer Incident
June 18, 2012
A Kentucky man is facing charges after the horse trailer he was driving collapsed in Tennessee last week. Read More
Mustang Advocates: Gather Jeopardizes Pregnant Mares, Foals
June 11, 2012
The BLM started the emergency roundup because persistent drought conditions diminished food and water supplies Read More
Guilty Plea Entered in Tennessee Walking Horse Soring Case
June 08, 2012
Jeff Dockery has pleaded guilty in high-profile Tennessee Walking Horse abuse case. Read More
