Recent News for Horse Industry Controversies
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Commentary: Following Up on the Salix-Free Racing Pledge
September 20, 2012
Trainers managing Salix-free horses noted that none of them have shown signs of bleeding after races so far.... Read More
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McConnell to Pay Fines, Serve Probation in Horse Soring Case
September 19, 2012
Jackie McConnell will pay $75,000 in fines, serve three years probation, and perform community service.... Read More
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W.Va. Horse Racing Officials Begin Examining Salix
September 18, 2012
A meeting served as a information-gathering session in light of ongoing discussion about furosemide use.... Read More
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Proposed Legislation would Stiffen Horse Soring Penalties
September 17, 2012
The legislation would stiffen penalties for soring horses by amending the Horse Protection Act (HPA) of 1970.... Read More
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N.J. Horse Owners Urge Passage of Anti-Horse Slaughter Bill
September 15, 2012
Several horse owners and advocates submitted a letter to Gov. Christie urging him to sign the bill into law.... Read More
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Federal Prosecutor Seeks Stiff Sentence for McConnell
September 11, 2012
U.S. Atty. Steven Neff is seeking probation and a significant fine for Jackie McConnell.... Read More
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Arlington Park 'Super Testing' Leads to Positives
September 11, 2012
Twenty-six prednisone positives were identified during "super testing" earlier this year.... Read More
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BLM Seeks Comment on Proposed Non-Helicopter Horse Gather
September 10, 2012
The BLM seeks comment on a proposed non-helicopter gather and removal of wild horses at three Nevada HMAs.... Read More
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Federal Plan Will Remove Horses from Nevada Wildlife Refuge
September 07, 2012
Wild horses and burros will be removed from their ranges in Nevada under a U.S. Fish and Wildlife plan.... Read More
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Long-term Clenbuterol Use in Horses Studied
September 05, 2012
While the drug initially reduced airway sensitivity, long-term use seems to result in reduced effectiveness.... Read More
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New Mexico Track to Enforce Strict Drug Guidelines
September 04, 2012
Ruidoso Downs chairman says serious drug offenders will be banned from the track's property starting in 2013.... Read More
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BLM Extends Deadline for Wild Horse Ecosanctuary Proposals
September 02, 2012
The BLM is extending its deadline for private land wild horse ecosanctuary proposals from Aug. 29 to Sept. 19.... Read More
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CHRB Panel Recommends Equine Medication Rule Changes
September 01, 2012
The organization endorsed a proposal to have Salix administered by certain veterinarians only.... Read More
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Governor Implements New Ky. Race-Day Drug Regulations
August 31, 2012
Gov. Steve Beshear implemented regulations reforming some aspects of the state's equine medication policy.... Read More
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Race-Day Medication Rules Discussed in Ky., W.Va
August 30, 2012
Race-day medication discussions are taking place in both Kentucky and West Virginia.... Read More
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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
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Committee Says New Ky. Race-Day Drug Rules 'Deficient'
August 28, 2012
The rules are scheduled to take effect Sept. 4, just before the start of Turfway Park's meet.... Read More
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AVMA, AAEP Urge Strong HPA Enforcement at TWH Celebration
August 25, 2012
Individuals are asked to identify and report HPA violators, and support strong HPA enforcement by the USDA.... Read More
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Kentucky Race-Day Drug Rules Will Change Sept. 4
August 23, 2012
Furosemide will be the only medication permitted on race day in Kentucky effective Sept. 4.... Read More
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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
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AQHA Teams with Jockey Club to Address Medications in Racing
August 22, 2012
The AQHA announced Aug. 12 its endorsement of The Jockey Club's proposed Reformed Racing Medication Rules.... Read More
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HSUS Launches Hotline for Tips on Soring Offenders
August 20, 2012
The HSUS has launched a national tip line to help crack down on the illegal practice known as "soring." ... Read More
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Study Evaluates Harsh Winter's Effect on Przewalski Horses
August 19, 2012
A severe winter cause the reintroduced wild Przewalski's horse population crashed dramatically.... Read More
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BLM Begins Analyzing Proposed Nevada Wild Horse Ecosanctuary
August 17, 2012
The BLM will analyze the potential impacts of the proposed northeast Nevada wild horse ecosanctuary.... Read More
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All Test Samples from Olympic Equestrian Events Negative
August 16, 2012
All human and equine samples taken during the Olympic equestrian events at Greenwich Park were negative.... Read More
