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April 13, 2012
State Officials, Humane Groups Oppose Proposed Horse Slaughter Plant in New Mexico
The Humane Society of the United States, the ASPCA (American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), Front Range Equine Rescue and Animal Protection of New Mexico condemn plans to open a horse slaughter plant in Roswell, N.M.
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April 9, 2012
Humane Groups Petition USDA to Block Companion, Working and Show Horses from Being Slaughtered for Human Consumption
Front Range Equine Rescue and The HSUS filed a legal petition with the U.S. Department of Agriculture to prevent former companion, working, competition and wild horses from being used as human food.
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April 4, 2012
The HSUS Assists in Rescue of Severely Abused Horses in Texas
Three severely neglected horses have been taken in by The HSUS after Constable Dennis Taylor’s Office seized them pursuant to a court order finding that the owner’s mistreatment of the horses violated the Texas Health and Safety Code.
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March 29, 2012
The HSUS Offers Reward in Possible Mississippi Horse Abuse Case
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and abandoning and injuring a horse in Soso, Miss.
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March 27, 2012
Humane Groups Petition FDA to Block Companion, Working and Show Horses from Being Slaughtered for Human Consumption
Front Range Equine Rescue and The HSUS filed a legal petition with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to prevent former companion, working, competition and wild horses from being used as human food.
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March 26, 2012
A Rescued Mare Reunited with Her Rare Twins
One family of horses survives PMU industry to find a life of peace, together, at Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon
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March 21, 2012
The Humane Society of the United States Petitions USDA to Prosecute Illegal Doping in the Tennessee Walking Horse Industry as a Felony
The Humane Society of the United States filed a legal petition asking the United States Department of Agriculture to treat the use of illegal numbing or masking chemicals on horses’ legs as a felony under the Horse Protection Act.
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March 1, 2012
Prominent Tennessee Walking Horse Trainer Charged with Federal and State Criminal Horse Abuse
Nationally known Tennessee Walking Horse trainer Jackie McConnell and several of his associates have been indicted on 52 counts of violating the federal Horse Protection Act (including 18 felony counts), and also charged with numerous violations of the Tennessee Cruelty to Animals Statute.
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February 29, 2012
Home Is Where the Herd Is
Duchess Sanctuary ranch manager Jennifer Kunz on the dramatic history of the special Oregon sanctuary for horses,
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February 28, 2012
The HSUS Pays Out $10,000 Reward in Tennessee Horse Cruelty Case
The HSUS announced that it will pay a reward of $10,000 to the horse industry participant who provided critical evidence that led to the arrest and conviction of Barney Davis, a Tennessee trainer of Spotted Saddle horses.
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February 3, 2012
Sen. Mary Landrieu: Humane Horsewoman of the Year
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., is the 2011 Humane Horsewoman of the Year. Every year The HSUS honors an individual who has demonstrated a strong commitment to protecting America’s horses from cruelty.
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February 3, 2012
Duchess: "A place of refuge with rolling pastures"
A Duchess Sanctuary volunteer recounts her time at the Oregon sanctuary for 200 formerly abused, abandoned, neglected and homeless horses.
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February 3, 2012
USDA Threatened with Suit if Court Order Not Followed Before Horse Slaughter Resumes
The Humane Society of the United States cautioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a letter that the agency must comply with a 2007 ruling from the D.C. District Court prior to resuming the inspection of horse slaughter facilities—a crucial matter because such inspections could open the way to new horse slaughter plants in the U.S.
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February 1, 2012
Meet Hunter
Strikingly handsome with his perfect blaze and matching hind sox, Hunter is also sweet, intelligent and athletic.
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February 1, 2012
Meet Pepsi
Pepsi, a calm and steady mustang, is a real sweetheart who eagerly greets anyone entering his pasture.
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February 1, 2012
Meet Kate
Rescued from a horse trader in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Kate's sweet disposition won our hearts and is sure to win yours.
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February 1, 2012
Meet Jiff
Rescued from a horse trader in Mountain Home, Arkansas, Jiff is cute, curious and a sweet young boy.
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February 1, 2012
Meet Jake
Jake, a loyal, intelligent mustang, lost his last home to East Texas wildfires, but is ready for a kind, confident horseperson.
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January 25, 2012
The HSUS Applauds the U.S. Attorney’s Office and the USDA for Enforcing the Horse Protection Act
The USDA has sentenced Paul Blackburn for “soring"—deliberately inflicting pain to the feet and legs of Tennessee Walking horses to create an exaggerated gait.
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January 21, 2012
Meet Annie
Annie, a quarter horse, has a gentle disposition and an eagerness to please.
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December 29, 2011
The HSUS Takes to the Sky (and Then Some) for Equines in 2011
The HSUS helped donkeys in Hawaii, rescued and cared for horses who were cruelty victims throughout the country, fought horse slaughter, and worked to end soring in 2011.
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December 15, 2011
War Horse: An Unbreakable Bond Between a Boy and His Horse
Watch Steven Spielberg's must-see film, "War Horse," to be moved by the unbreakable bond between a young man and his horse. Then do your part to protect horses.
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December 1, 2011
Wayne's Blog: Urgent Action Needed to Save American Horses from Slaughter
Congress recently chose not to include a ban on funding USDA inspectors at horse slaughter plants in the United States, paving the way for these plants to open here. It's more urgent than ever to pass the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.
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November 30, 2011
The HSUS Assists Vermont Horse Rescue in Wake of Storm Damage
The Humane Society of the United States has granted $1,680 to Spring Hill Horse Rescue in Clarendon, Vt., after the facility suffered severe flood damage from tropical storm Irene.
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November 23, 2011
Wayne's Blog: How to Care for More than 60,000 Animals
The HSUS cared for more than 57,000 animals in the first three quarters of 2011, and the number recently exceeded 60,000. We’re so thankful for your support that makes this possible.
