COLUMBIA, S.C. — A South Carolina man was charged with having sex with a horse after the animal’s owner caught the act on videotape, then staked out the stable and caught him at shotgun point, authorities said Wednesday. But this wasn’t the first time Rodell Vereen has been […]
MIAMI-DADE COUNTY (CBS4) — Mutilated, and cut up, the body of another horse has been found dead along a northwest Miami-Dade road. Miami-Dade Police say this is the 17th horse butchered in the county since mid-January. The latest one was slaughtered Sunday at a farm along the 12-thousand […]
Washington Activist Blasts Political Opportunists Using Issue By R.T. Fitch HOUSTON (SFHH) – On July 18th, 2009 an Associated Press story hit the internet quoting sources saying the Confederated Tribes of Warm Springs, Oregon would attempt to reintroduce horse slaughter into the United States. The headline, “Groups Push […]
SALEM, Ore. – The woman accused of neglecting at least 35 horses is in trouble again. This time it is for allegedly using her boarding operation in Marion County to fleece her customers. Kristina Early, 26, faces additional charges of theft and conspiracy to commit tampering with evidence. She allegedly […]
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP, commented) ― Several groups are pushing to renew the slaughter of horses in the U.S., possibly starting in Oregon.Proponents are pushing Congress to introduce a bill to allow the U.S. Department of Agriculture to resume inspecting horse meat for human consumption. The Confederated Tribes of […]
by R.T. Fitch WASHINGTON D.C. (SFHH) – My wife, Terry, and I joined fellow horse lovers from around the U.S. in Washington D.C. to participate in the Humane Society of the U.S. (HSUS) and the Animal Welfare Institute’s (AWI) “Horses on the Hill” day, July 14th. Many areas […]
Speaking out for those who cannot speak for themselves. We are here, D.C., and hoping to meet many of our fellow equine welfare advocates, today. But if you are here in spirit, please, pick up the phone and make the call to your elected representatives and let them know […]
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CHICAGO, (EWA) – The Unwanted Horse Coalition, a subsidiary of the American Horse Council continues to present a false facade of neutrality on the explosive issue of horse slaughter in America, all the while doing everything in its considerable power to bring back an industry […]
As promised, we will keep you updated on our trip to D.C. to participate in “Horses on the Hill”. The big day is rapidly approaching and having your voice of support heard on Capitol Hill is more important than ever. Horse slaughter advocates have been ratcheting up their […]
Vancouver Humane Society says chuckwagon racing must stop VANCOUVER, July 8 /CNW/ – The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS) is calling for an end to chuckwagon racing at the Calgary Stampede, following the death of a second horse at the Stampede. The horse was euthanized after breaking a leg […]
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