Recent News for Horse Industry Controversies
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Wild Horse Lawsuit Expands
June 18, 2013
A wild horse advocacy group has expanded its existing lawsuit against the Bureau of Land Management.... Read More
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RMTC Accredits First Two Laboratories
June 15, 2013
The RMTC accredited the University of California, Davis, Kenneth L. Maddy Laboratory and HFL Sport Science.... Read More
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Amendment to Defund Horsemeat Inspections Clears Committee
June 15, 2013
The amendment would deny the USDA funding to carry out inspections at U.S. horse processing plants.... Read More
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Hong Kong Racehorse Drug Positives Due to Contaminated Feed
June 13, 2013
Officials determined that zilpaterol found in tests from 12 racehorses originated from contaminated feed.... Read More
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Kentucky Protocol Would Target Emerging Drugs
June 13, 2013
The measures would allow the state to take action quickly when faced with emerging illegal substances. ... Read More
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N.M. Attorney General Deems Horsemeat 'Tainted'
June 13, 2013
New Mexico's Attorney General has determined that horsemeat is unfit for human consumption. ... Read More
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Another Florida Horse Found Slaughtered
June 12, 2013
A horse was apparently slaughtered for meat, then dumped in an embankment near West Palm Beach, Fla. ... Read More
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Tennessee Soring Case Expands
June 10, 2013
Authorities arrested two men who allegedly worked with sored horses at Larry Wheelon's training barn.... Read More
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Progress Cited on Racehorse Medication Penalty System
June 07, 2013
Plans to implement a points-driven penalty system for equine medication violations are moving forward. ... Read More
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NAS Pans Current BLM Mustang Management
June 06, 2013
Study results suggest the BLM should rely more on contraception than roundups to manage wild horse herds. ... Read More
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Progress of Uniform Racehorse Medication Policy Noted
June 06, 2013
Survey results show the adoption of RCI's uniform medication policy for racing is advancing nationwide.... Read More
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Corolla Wild Horse Bill Gets House Nod
June 05, 2013
The legislation would help protect a herd of wild horses residing on North Carolina's Outer Banks.... Read More
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Another British Racehorse Trainer to Face Steroid Charges
June 04, 2013
Gerard Butler will be charged for using the drug Sungate, which contains the anabolic steroid stanozolol. ... Read More
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USEF to Webcast June 3 Town Hall Meeting
June 03, 2013
The USEF will host a town hall meeting on horse welfare, which will be broadcast live online on June 3. ... Read More
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European Countries See Increased Horsemeat Demands
May 31, 2013
After Europe's horsemeat scandal, some businesses have since seen an increased demand for equine meat.... Read More
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TWHBEA President Backs Anti-Soring Bill
May 30, 2013
The bill would forbid the use of action devices and increase penalties for anyone convicted of soring horses.... Read More
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Keeneland Re-accredited by NTRA Safety Alliance
May 29, 2013
Officials recognized Keeneland for numerous best practices, including several impacting racehorse health.... Read More
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TOC Commits to Uniform Racehorse Medication Program
May 24, 2013
TOC has committed to implement the Mid-Atlantic Uniform Medication Program beginning in January 2014.... Read More
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Florida Horse Found Slain for Meat
May 22, 2013
Authorities are seeking whoever entered a private property and slaughtered a horse for meat. ... Read More
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Enhanced Security Measures for Belmont Stakes Horses
May 22, 2013
Security measures include the submission and publication of veterinary records for Belmont Stakes horses. ... Read More
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New Federal Racehorse Drug Legislation Introduced
May 20, 2013
The new legislation would regulate/prohibit substances, methods, and treatments that can be used in racing. ... Read More
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Still No Uniform Racehorse Medication Rules in Triple Crown
May 17, 2013
While horse racing has made strides toward drug reform and uniform medication rules, inconsistencies remain.... Read More
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Wheelon to Vacate Leased Blount County Barn
May 14, 2013
Trainer Larry Wheelon, accused of soring horses, has until June 10 to vacate the Tenessee barn he leases. ... Read More
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Clean Test Results for Ky. Derby, Oaks Starters
May 08, 2013
The KHRC says all samples from Derby and Oaks horses were cleared with no irregularities found.... Read More
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Texas A&M Drug Testing Lab to Seek A2LA Accreditation
May 08, 2013
The accreditation is designed to meet Association of Racing Commissioners International guidelines.... Read More
