Recent News for Horse Industry Controversies
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Jockeys' Guild Supports Racehorse Medication Reform
January 30, 2013
The guild cited improved rider safety when they voted to support racehorse medication reform.... Read More
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RMTC Sees Positive Trends in Bute Violations Study
January 28, 2013
A review of violation records reveals that fewer Bute overages are occurring at a lower medication threshold.... Read More
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USEF Bans Action Devices for Gaited Horses
January 25, 2013
The USEF executive committee approved a rule banning soring during its Dec. 17, 2012, meeting.... Read More
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N.Y. Bill: Ban Equine Performance-Enhancing Drugs
January 24, 2013
The legislation calls for a ban on equine performance-enhancing drugs in horse racing in New York.... Read More
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BLM Wraps Up Contested Wild Horse Gather
January 22, 2013
The gather was suspended Jan. 5 due to the filing of a temporary restraining order, which was lifted Jan. 11. ... Read More
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Responsible Horse Breeders Council Formed
January 21, 2013
Council members will work to discourage overbreeding and to promote responsible horse ownership.... Read More
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Annual TWH Sale Draws Controversy
January 17, 2013
Some equine welfare activists claim the event could include sales of horses wearing padded shoes and chains.... Read More
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Horsemeat Found in Hamburgers Sold in U.K., Ireland
January 16, 2013
Thirty-seven percent of the "beef" products tested in a routine study contained equine DNA.... Read More
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Welfare of Wild Horses during Training Studied
January 13, 2013
While the program proved stressful, physical parameters appeared within normal limits of horses in training.... Read More
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Judge Allows Nevada Mustang Gather to Resume
January 11, 2013
The BLM is allowed to resume the roundup, provided horses are gathered in a humane way. ... Read More
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Report on Proposed Nevada Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Released
January 09, 2013
The scoping report summarizes issues raised and comments received during the initial public scoping period.... Read More
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Court Order Halts BLM Mustang Gather
January 07, 2013
A federal court judge has ordered the BLM to stop gathering mustangs from the Owyhee Herd Management Area.... Read More
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BLM Stiffens Mustang Purchase Rules
January 07, 2013
The new rules restrict purchases of more than four animals in a six-month period unless approved by the BLM.... Read More
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Operation Gelding Castrates 208 Stallions in 2012
January 06, 2013
Almost 600 stallions have been castrated since the Operation Gelding program was first in August 2010.... Read More
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BLM Resumes Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather
January 05, 2013
The BLM plans to gather about 186 wild horses during this portion of the gather. ... Read More
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Partnership Will Improve Water for Wyoming Wild Horses, Wildlife
December 27, 2012
Members of the partnership are working to improve water sources for wild horses in the McCullough Peaks HMA.... Read More
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Jockey Club Denies Trainers due to Drug Violations
December 27, 2012
Both individuals violated rules involving prohibited or restricted drugs, medications, or substances.... Read More
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Humane Groups Named in Equine Slaughter-Related Lawsuit
December 26, 2012
The lawsuit alleges the organizations conspired to defame a New Mexico meat processing company.... Read More
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Part of BLM's Owyhee Complex Wild Horse Gather Complete
December 21, 2012
After a holiday break, the gather will resume in early January 2013.... Read More
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RMTC Makes Corticosteroid Recommendations
December 21, 2012
Among the recommendations was a prohibition on corticosteroids joint injections within seven days of a race.... Read More
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BLM Seeks Public Input on Managing Wild Horses during Drought
December 20, 2012
The BLM is seeking input on an environmental assessment for management of wild horses during drought.... Read More
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Racehorses Test Positive for Methamphetamine Exposure
December 17, 2012
Officials are investigating how the two Standardbred horses might have been exposed to the drug.... Read More
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Toxic Weeds Likely Behind the Deaths of 19 BLM Horses
December 17, 2012
Preliminary results from Colorado State University suggests ingestion of the plant caused the horses' deaths.... Read More
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BLM to Gather Wild Horses from the Diamond Complex
December 16, 2012
Due to severe drought conditions, forage and water is very limited for the existing overpopulation of horses.... Read More
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Horse Racing Medication Reform Takes Major Step
December 14, 2012
Many leaders believe sweeping medication reform could become a reality in early 2013.... Read More
