Recent News for Welfare and Industry
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CANTER Transitions 1,000+ Ex-Racehorses in 2012
March 03, 2013
CANTER is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.... Read More
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BLM to Webcast National Wild Horse, Burro Advisory Board Meeting
March 01, 2013
The BLM will webcast the National Wild Horse and Burro Advisory Board's meeting set for March 4-5. ... Read More
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W.Va. Man Charged in Horse Killing
March 01, 2013
A West Virginia man is facing felony charges for allegedly shooting and killing a horse in Kanawha County.... Read More
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Accused SAU Horse Thief Gets Change of Trial Venue
February 28, 2013
A woman accused of taking part in the SAU horse thefts has won a change of venue for her trial on the charges.... Read More
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Laboratory Advances Improve Equine Doping Testing
February 27, 2013
Metabolomics and transcriptomics can provide a sort of "history" of drugs that have been in a horse's body.... Read More
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Convicted N.Y. Horse Abuser Violates Parole
February 27, 2013
The woman convicted of maltreating horses has been incarcerated again for violating terms of her parole.... Read More
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W.Va. Issues Support for Uniform Racehorse Medication Plan
February 26, 2013
The resolution furthers an effort to implement uniform racehorse medication, penalty, and testing rules.... Read More
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Dressage Rider Facing Possible Sanctions for Prohibited Substances
February 26, 2013
Isabell Werth is also contending with public fire over schooling a horse in hyperflexion.... Read More
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Humane Group Unveils Smart Phone App for Cruelty Tipsters
February 26, 2013
The app allows those who suspect animal cruelty to submit information straight to law enforcement authorities.... Read More
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National HBPA to Breeders' Cup: Keep Salix
February 25, 2013
The organization voted to endorse the use of race-day furosemide during this year's Breeders' Cup races.... Read More
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European Horsemeat Scandal Expands to Asia
February 25, 2013
Frozen prepared beef meals in Hong Kong were determined to contain horsemeat last week.... Read More
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Youth Charged in Michigan Barn Fire
February 22, 2013
The youth faces multiple arson and animal cruelty charges in connection with a fire that killed 10 horses.... Read More
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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
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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
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Advocates Against Slaughter Protest Polish Horse Auction
February 21, 2013
Thousands of horses changed hands at the Skaryszew horse fair despite protests by animal rights activists.... Read More
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RCI Conference to Examine Drug Penalties
February 20, 2013
A tentative agenda includes consideration of new drug penalty structures and more. ... Read More
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Austrian Dressage Rider, Trainer Fined for Using Electric Shocks in Training
February 20, 2013
The pair are accused of using electric "stun guns" in their horses' training.... Read More
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Riders4Helmets Announces Award Winners
February 19, 2013
The helmet awareness campaign has announced the winners of the 2012 Craig Ferrell MD Equestrian Safety Awards.... Read More
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Beckstett Named Managing Editor of The Horse
February 18, 2013
The publication's former associate managing editor steps into new role.... Read More
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FEI and OIE Announce Sport Horse International Movement Action Plan
February 18, 2013
The organizations respond to growing demand for improving cross-border movement of top-level sport horses.... Read More
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USA Equestrian Trust Accepting 2013 Grant Applications
February 17, 2013
IRS-registered equine nonprofit organizations will have two opportunities to apply for funding in 2013.... Read More
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Horsemeat Supply and Demand in Europe
February 15, 2013
As the European crisis unfolds and fraudulent horsemeat sales decrease, supply could exceed demand. ... Read More
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Contraceptive Vaccine for Wild Horses, Burros Gains EPA Registration
February 14, 2013
The equine immunocontraceptive vaccine has been approved for use in adult female wild horses and burros.... Read More
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BLM Completes Diamond Complex Wild Horse Gather
February 13, 2013
The BLM gathered 792 horses from the three herd management areas that make up the Diamond Complex.... Read More
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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
