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March 5, 2013
The HSUS Urges the Bureau of Land Management to Return Wild Horse Band to its Home Near Carson City, Nev.
The Humane Society of the United States denounces the Bureau of Land Management’s decision to remove a small band of wild horses located just east of Carson City, Nev., in the Pine Nut Herd Management Area.
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March 1, 2013
Animal Welfare Groups, New Mexico Leaders Express Great Disappointment in USDA’s Decision to Process Application for Horse Slaughter Plant Inspections
Animal welfare groups strongly criticized a decision by the Obama administration to process an application for inspecting horse slaughter at a New Mexico facility on the grounds that killing horses for human consumption is inhumane and creates a serious health risk to consumers.
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February 28, 2013
Wayne's Blog: Horse Meat on the American Dinner Plate?
Many European food manufacturers sell meat products in the U.S. If horse meat wound up unexpectedly in the European meat supply, why couldn’t it be in the U.S. supply too?
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February 13, 2013
Starving Mares Recover at Duchess
Penny and Sadie, two pregnant mares among a group of ten severely neglected horses rescued in Janauary, are regaining their health at Duchess Sanctuary.
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February 5, 2013
The Humane Society of the United States Encouraged by New Federal Wild Horse Program Policies
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the Bureau of Land Management’s announcement outlining several new policies associated with the agency’s Wild Horse and Burro program.
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January 24, 2013
The HSUS Commends United States Equestrian Federation for New Rule Protecting Walking Horses
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the United States Equine Federation for passing a new rule prohibiting participants in its licensed competitions from using certain devices that have long been associated with the abusive practice of “soring” show horses to make them perform the artificially high-stepping gait known as the “Big Lick.”
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January 18, 2013
Wayne's Blog: The Obama Administration’s First Term – Animal Protection Record
With President Obama’s inauguration and second term around the corner, I thought it would be a good opportunity to take a look back at his animal protection record over the last four years. How well has this administration responded to animal protection concerns?
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January 18, 2013
The HSUS Forms New Responsible Horse Breeders Council
The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare.
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January 17, 2013
The Homes for Horses Coalition Announces New Coordinator
The Homes for Horses Coalition, a resource and representative voice of the nation’s horse rescue and sanctuary community, announced the appointment of Cindy Gendron as the program’s new coordinator.
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January 17, 2013
Wayne's Blog: Improving Horse Welfare in 2012
In 2012, The HSUS's horse protection work included an investigation exposing soring in the Tennessee walking horse industry, blocking horse slaughter plants from opening in several states, stopping government agencies from killing wild burros, among others. In 2013 we plan to expand our efforts against soring and horse slaughter.
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January 11, 2013
Teddy Bear the Horse Now Cozy at Duchess Sanctuary
A young Percheron horse named Teddy Bear was being bullied and beaten by a group of older stallions in an unsheltered pasture. He is regaining strength at Duchess Sanctuary and preparing for a new adoptive home.
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December 21, 2012
2012 ACE Documentary Grant Winners
"Shadow Trade," an investigation into Thai dog trafficking, wins The HSUS's 2012 ACE Documentary Film Grant. "Horsepower," the runner-up, touches on a variety of equine issues.
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December 19, 2012
Kind News Story: Rescued Daisy Now a Therapy Horse
Rescued from neglect, Daisy is now a "therapy horse," helping people with disabilities learn how to ride, walk, and even talk. From the Dec. 2012/Jan. 2013 issue of Kind News, our magazine for kids.
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December 12, 2012
New Poll Shows Voters in Tennessee and Kentucky Overwhelmingly Support Bill to Strengthen the Horse Protection Act
A new poll conducted by Mason-Dixon Polling & Research reveals statewide voters, by a more than 5-to-1 margin in Tennessee and a more than 3-to-1 margin in Kentucky, overwhelmingly support stronger legislation to prevent the cruel practice of horse “soring,” the painful application of chemicals or other training methods to force the animals to perform an artificially high-stepping gait—known as the “Big Lick”—for show competitions.
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December 12, 2012
Forever and Today: An Interview with the Today Show's Jill Rappaport
Today show's Jill Rappaport Gives the Star Treatment to Rescue Pets
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December 11, 2012
Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Roundups Lack Oversight for Animal Welfare
The Humane Society of the United States is calling on the Bureau of Land Management to implement its long-awaited Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program to ensure the well-being of wild horses and burros at roundups and in government facilities.
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December 7, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward in McKenzie County, N.D., Horse Shootings
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and senselessly shooting and killing three horses in McKenzie County, N.D.
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December 6, 2012
The HSUS Requests Investigation of Possible Cruelty to Tennessee Walking Horses
The Humane Society of the United States has asked 11 Tennessee District Attorneys General to acquire and test all “foreign substance swab samples” collected from Tennessee walking show horses during 2012 and to prosecute violations of state animal cruelty laws.
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December 5, 2012
The HSUS Launches Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network
The Humane Society of the United States is launching a new program to help horses rescued from cruelty and neglect cases or natural disasters.
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December 3, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Honors Roy Exum as Humane Horseman of the Year
The Humane Society of the United States has named Roy Exum the 2012 Humane Horseman of the Year. Each year, this award is given to an individual who demonstrates an outstanding commitment to protect America’s Horses.
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November 12, 2012
Majestic Mustang Finds His Place at Duchess Sanctuary
One of dozens of starving horses removed from a Montana property, George was one of the most handsome -- and most high-strung -- of the horses rescued. He will find freedom to roam among nearly 200 other rescued horses on hundreds of acres at Duchess Sanctuary.
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November 2, 2012
The HSUS Applauds University of Tennessee for Showcasing Only Sound Horses at Annual Homecoming Game
The Humane Society of the United States commends the University of Tennessee for choosing to allow only sound horses to participate at this year’s annual homecoming game.
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October 29, 2012
Duchess Sanctuary Offers Safe Haven for Two Lucky Mustangs
Two mustang mares were saved from slaughter, bailed out of the Nevada feedlot by the Ark Watch Foundation only hours before the truck was to depart for Canada. Rescued just a couple of weeks apart, the mares were transported to safety at the Duchess Sanctuary.
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October 26, 2012
The HSUS Asks Federal Court to Uphold Vital Regulations to Protect Tennessee Walking Horses
The Humane Society of the United States filed a friend-of-the-court brief with a federal court in Texas, asking the court to uphold much-needed regulations issued by the United States Department of Agriculture to strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protection Act to prevent the cruel practice of horse “soring,” the application of painful chemicals or other painful training methods to force them to perform an artificially high-stepping gait for show competitions.
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October 16, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Offers Reward for Information in Northstar Attack
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for using an accelerant to set a horse on fire in Crawford County, Pa.
