Equine Rescue and Rehabilitation
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Responsible Horse Breeders Council Formed
Council members will work to discourage overbreeding and to promote responsible horse ownership.
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Florida Therapy Horses to Comfort Sandy Hook Community
A trio of Miniature Horses from Florida will begin the new year helping the community of Newtown, Conn., heal.
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Florida Horse Rescue Investigated
Authorities are seeking those who have placed or adopted from the rescue as part of an ongoing investigation.
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RRTP Selects Trainers for Thoroughbred Makeover
May 24, 2013
Twenty-six professionals, amateurs, and juniors will participate in the Thoroughbred makeover.... Read More
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New Vocations Seeking Summer Intern
May 23, 2013
The internship allows college students to gain hands-on experience in the Thoroughbred aftercare industry.... Read More
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Seized Utah Horses to be Sold at Auction
May 20, 2013
More than 30 allegedly maltreated horses will be sold at auction to recover costs connected to their care. ... Read More
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RACE Fund Online Auction Begins May 25
May 16, 2013
The RACE Fund is launching spring fund drive auction to help raise funds for racehorse retirement and rescue.... Read More
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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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TAA Accredits First Three Aftercare Facilities
May 08, 2013
The facilities are now able to receive financial support from the TAA for the care of retired Thoroughbreds.... Read More
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NYTHA Establishes Equine Retirement Program
April 16, 2013
The NYTHA has launched a retirement program for Thoroughbreds stabled at New York Racing Association tracks. ... 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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California Racetrack Probing Thoroughbred Auction Sale
April 10, 2013
Racetrack operators are investigating how a retired racehorse wound up for sale at a livestock auction. ... 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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Penn National Race Course Working for Horse Adoption
March 16, 2013
The track's simulcast feed will run informational slots featuring retired racehorses available for adoption.... Read More
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TAA Accepting Accreditation Applications
March 06, 2013
Thoroughbred aftercare organizations can now apply for Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) accreditation.... Read More
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CANTER Transitions 1,000+ Ex-Racehorses in 2012
March 03, 2013
CANTER is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.... 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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USA Equestrian Trust Accepting 2013 Grant Applications
February 17, 2013
IRS-registered equine nonprofit organizations will have two opportunities to apply for funding in 2013.... Read More
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UHC Partners with ACTHA to Help Unwanted Horses
January 31, 2013
The UHC and the ACTHA are joining forces in 2013 to help unwanted horses and equine care facilities.... Read More
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CANTER Mid-Atlantic Has Record Year
January 28, 2013
CANTER Mid-Atlantic is celebrating a milestone year for transitioning ex-racehorses into second careers.... Read More
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ASPCA Provided $1.8 Million in Grants to Equine Groups in 2012
January 23, 2013
The organization awarded more than $1.8 million in grants to support equine welfare groups. ... 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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Equine Welfare Advocates Wish Lists for 2013
January 01, 2013
Some advocates have ideas about how to keep at-risk horses safe and to improve equine welfare.... Read More
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Florida Therapy Horses to Comfort Sandy Hook Community
December 28, 2012
A trio of Miniature Horses from Florida will begin the new year helping the community of Newtown, Conn., heal.... Read More
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12 Christmas Wishes for Horses, Owners from Veterinary Experts
December 25, 2012
Consider the following "wishes" equine experts made to help maximize your horses' quality of life. ... Read More
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MHIB Awards Grants to Promote Horse Industry
December 24, 2012
Equine rehabilitation and rescue groups are among the 22 organizations to receive more than $25,000 in grants.... Read More
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Churchill Downs Foundation Supports Equine Rescue Center
December 20, 2012
The foundation awarded a $10,000 grant to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center for general horse care.... Read More
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Tennessee Horse Rescuer Issues Bogus Buyer Warning
December 07, 2012
A man claiming to be purchasing horses for the group is an imposter, the rescue's founder says.... Read More
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