By Glenye Cain Oakford of the Daily Racing Form “Known Kill Buyers Wring Hands and Pass Slaughter Propoganda” The United States market for slaughter horses was thrown into confusion Friday after slaughterhouses in Canada appeared to have closed their doors abruptly to U.S. horses, according to slaughter buyers, […]
Information supplied by the Equine Welfare Alliance “…be very careful of organizations asking for donations…” Jerry Finch (Habitat for Horses) reached HSUS and ASPCA last night and they are on stand-by. Our main concern right now is the horses stuck in the pipeline. We are asking our rescues […]
Update on the South Reno “53” supplied by Willis Lamm Global Advocacy Team Effort Proves “Working Together” Saves Equine Lives “It’s a restless ‘Feel Good Sunday’ with much going on but we can all take a deep breath in knowing that this past week 30 Virginia Range wild horses, stripped […]
update by Jerry Finch ~ founder/president of Habitat for Horses Big Bend Horses Escape Slaughter Thanks to HfH After a negotiated agreement was reached last week with the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department, two of our folks took off to Big Bend State Park, just a few miles […]
September 19, 2012 (Hitchcock, TX) – The Texas Parks and WIldlife Department signed an agreement today that releases the few remaining horses currently used at the Big Bend Ranch State Park to Habitat for Horses. In an effort to reduce the number of horses and further reduce expenditures to conserve the park resources, an agreement was reached that allows Habitat for Horses to receive the horses and bring them to its ranch in Hitchcock, TX.
During the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games, more than 30 marvelously talented and exceptionally well trained athletes represented the United States and Canada, carrying on a proud tradition which has its roots in the very earliest exploration, creation and development of these two modern neighboring countries in North America. These are the horses of our Team USA and Canadian Olympic Team equestrian squads, competing with their human partners to bring honor to their respective countries in the sports of dressage, eventing and show jumping.
GEORGETOWN, Ky. — A horse that never posed in the winner’s circle is living the good life this summer on a scenic Kentucky farm, and his losses could mean a big win for retired thoroughbreds.
Chicago (EWA) – Registration is now open for the 2012 International Equine Conference (IEC) to be held at the Riviera Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. The event follows the extremely successful 2011 conference in Alexandria, Virginia last year.
You are invited to the second annual International Equine Conference. Last years’ conference was a huge success and we’re hoping you’ll join us and make this years’ conference even better!
In addition to two packed days of expert presenters on September 22 & 23, we will also be hosting a reception on September 21. Details will published when the agenda is finalized but is anticipated to be early evening.
TAMPA (FOX 13) – An investigator known for uncovering illegal slaughter operations in south Florida says farms in the Citrus Park area of Hillsborough County are also illegally butchering animals.
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