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California Horse Abandonment Probed
California animal welfare authorities are seeking whoever abandoned an emaciated horse near a rural road.
Photo by Inland Valley Humane Society
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Florida Horse Rescue Operator Charged
May 15, 2013
The rescue operator allegedly maltreated horses in her care and falsified health reports.... Read More
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Wisconsin Police Probe Horse Deaths
May 10, 2013
Authorities found more than 70 horses either dead or starving on a Pleasant Prairie, Wis., farm. ... Read More
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Oklahoma Woman Charged Equine Cruelty Case
April 26, 2013
An Oklahoma woman is charges in connection with the alleged maltreatment of more than 60 horses. ... Read More
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Cruelty Case Surrounding Dressage Stallion Totilas Dropped
April 25, 2013
The cruelty case against Totilas' connections has been dropped by prosecutors due to lack of evidence.... Read More
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Michigan Bill would Establish Registry for Animal Abusers
April 19, 2013
If the bill becomes law, Michigan would be the first state to establish a statewide animal abuser registry.... Read More
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Pennsylvania Morgan Horse Breeder Convicted
April 16, 2013
A Pennsylvania horse breeder was found guilty on 30 counts of animal cruelty last week.... Read More
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Indiana Horses Seized
April 15, 2013
Several horses are receiving rehabilitative care after being removed from a Madison County, Ind., property.... Read More
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Oklahoma Horse Herd Seized
April 10, 2013
More than 60 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after authorities removed them from a farm last week.... Read More
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Convicted Mustang Abuser Jailed for Parole Violation
April 08, 2013
The rancher convicted of maltreating more than 200 mustangs was jailed for violating terms of his parole. ... Read More
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Tennessee Grand Jury Indicts McConnell for Horse Soring
April 03, 2013
The grand jury indicted McConnell on more than 20 counts of animal cruelty in connection with horse soring.... Read More
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Online Horse Shooting Video Prompts Cruelty Probe
March 25, 2013
Authorities are evaluating whether a man who made a video of himself shooting his horse should face charges. ... Read More
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ASPCA Program to Provide Hay to Florida Horse Rescues
March 22, 2013
The Hay It Forward project is designed to raise awareness of equine welfare issues.... Read More
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Queens, N.Y., Stables Shuttered
March 21, 2013
New York officials have temporarily closed a Queens stable after several horses died there in recent months. ... Read More
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Allegedly Maltreated Horses Seized in Colorado
March 11, 2013
A herd of 20 allegedly maltreated horses were seized by Colorado law enforcement authorities last week. ... Read More
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Convicted N.Y. Horse Abuser Stays on Probation
March 07, 2013
Ann Arnold will continue serving probation after 17 horses were found on her Greenfield, N.Y. property. ... 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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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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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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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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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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Owner Sues Humane Group over Stallion Seizure
February 06, 2013
The complaint alleges the stallion was wrongfully seized and asks the court to have him returned to his owner.... Read More
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N.D. Authorities Rescue More than 100 Horses
January 31, 2013
More than 100 allegedly malnourished horses are under rehabilitative care after being rescued.... Read More
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N.Y. Man Charged in Second Horse Riding Incident
January 31, 2013
The man was previously charged for fatally injuring a laminitic horse by riding it for several miles.... Read More
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Charges Filed in Utah Horse Cruelty Case
January 30, 2013
A Utah man is facing cruelty charges for allegedly maltreating 25 horses on his Cache County property.... Read More
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