Recent News for Adoption & Rescue
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Mississippi Horse Shootings Probed
March 02, 2012
Police are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting three horses; two are dead while the other recovers.... Read More
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Plea Entered in Maryland Arabian Horse Case
February 29, 2012
Marsha Parkinson has pleaded no contest to 10 of 133 animal cruelty charges for alleged horse neglect.... Read More
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Georgia Farm Operator Charged
February 28, 2012
Rebecca Bannister is facing cruelty charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of nearly 100 horses.... Read More
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ASPCA Grants More Than $1.5 Million to Equine Groups in 2011
February 28, 2012
The ASPCA provided $1,682,352 in the form of 183 grants to support equine rescue groups in 38 states in 2011.... Read More
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Homes Sought for Arabian Horses
February 24, 2012
A herd of more than 40 Arabian horses belonging to a deceased breeder in West Virginia are now in the care of ... Read More
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Demographics of Equine Donation and Adoption Examined
February 19, 2012
The USDA recently funded a study to determine who is relinquishing horses to rescues and who is adopting them.... Read More
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Roehl and Pittman Join Thoroughbred Aftercare Subcommittee
February 18, 2012
The goal of the aftercare subcommittee is to work toward a national solution to industry-wide issues.... Read More
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Successful Wild Horse Adoptions Characterized
February 18, 2012
Of surveyed adopters, 83% strongly agreed their expectations had been met in adopting a BLM mustang.... Read More
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Industry-Wide Campaign Launched to Help 'Unwanted' Horses
February 16, 2012
"A Home For Every Horse" seeks to place, foster, and sponsor America's 170,000 unwanted horses.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Industry Forms Aftercare Alliance
February 09, 2012
The alliance will serve as the accrediting body for aftercare facilities that care for retired Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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Northern Ireland Drafts Equine Welfare Codes
February 02, 2012
A key change in the 2011 Act is that action can now be taken by authorities to prevent a horse from suffering.... Read More
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Feeding Starved or Malnourished Horses
January 30, 2012
Overfeeding these horses can cause them more harm than good. The best initial feed is often good-quality hay.... Read More
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TRF Plans to Relocate 600 Horses to Ranch
January 29, 2012
The horses will be sent to Thoroughbred breeder-owner Tom McKenna's 45,000-acre Cucharas Ranch in Colorado.... Read More
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Oregon Authorities Seize Thoroughbred Horse Herd
January 27, 2012
The horses' caretaker was charged with 18 counts of animal neglect in connection with the seizure.... Read More
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Thoroughbred Owner Issues Challenge to Benefit TRF
January 25, 2012
Saylor will match any gift to the "Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saylor Challenge," up to $50,000.... Read More
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NYTB Donates $10,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
January 24, 2012
The board of directors of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) voted to donate $10,000 to the TRF.... Read More
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Reward Offered in Georgia Horse Slashing Case
January 18, 2012
One horse was killed and another injured when their throats were slashed in their pasture last month.... Read More
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Minnesota Horse Breeder Charged in Cruelty Case
January 18, 2012
A total of 17 of the 64 horses residing on an East Bethel ranch were removed in 2011.... Read More
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Person of Interest Sought in SAU Horse Theft Case
January 17, 2012
Southern Arkansas University Police are seeking William Hamilton for questioning in connection with the thefts... Read More
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More Than 50 Horses Seized from Louisiana Breeding Farm
January 12, 2012
Investigators found 59 allegedly maltreated horses and the remains of 25 additional horses on the property.... Read More
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Applications Being Accepted for Free Vaccines Through UHVRC
January 12, 2012
The deadline for spring vaccines through the Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) is Feb. 1.... Read More
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Ohio Teen Pleads Guilty to Horse Abandonment Charge
January 10, 2012
An Amish teenager has pleaded guilty to abandoning a 9-year-old Standardbred horse outside a Wal-Mart store.... Read More
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More Than 30 Horses Seized from Colorado Ranch
January 10, 2012
The 34 allegedly maltreated horses, donkeys, and mules are receiving veterinary and other rehabilitative care.... Read More
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East Texas Horse Rescue Receives Grant from ASPCA
January 07, 2012
The $4,000 grant will be used to buy hay for the organization's rescued horses.... Read More
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Horse Connected to New York Cruelty Case Dies
January 06, 2012
The Morgan mare's exact cause of death remains under investigation. The horse died on Jan 3.... Read More
