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October 25, 2010
Law Enforcement Officials Honored
The HSUS honored law enforcement officials from across the country at the 2010 Humane Law Enforcement Awards ceremony, which took place in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 22.
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October 8, 2010
Welcome to Duchess Sanctuary!
Visitors attended an open house at the Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon, established in 2008 and home to nearly 200 horses rescued from production for estrogen replacement drugs.
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October 7, 2010
What We Can Learn from Secretariat
The movie Secretariat is an opportunity to celebrate all that we love about horses and to think again about our responsibilities to these amazing creatures, some of whom tragically end up at the slaughterhouse.
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October 5, 2010
The HSUS Calls for More Safeguards for Horses in Eventing Competitions
Although no horses perished during the cross country competition at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, injuries sustained by three horses illustrate the need for greater safeguards to protect horses in eventing.
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September 23, 2010
Top Equine Athletes Converge in Kentucky
With the World Equestrian Games kicking off in Kentucky this weekend, HSUS staff will be on hand to advocate for and educate visitors on humane horse treatment and training.
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September 17, 2010
Two Horses and a Mule Find Sanctuary
Three equines rescued from despair are now blossoming as they come to realize they'll never have to worry about their next meal and that they have nothing to stress about.
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September 14, 2010
HSUS Staff Saddles Up for Parelli Natural Horsemanship Training
HSUS staff members from Equine Protection, Animal Cruelty and the Direct Care Centers have been given a unique opportunity to participate in an intensive training course at the Parelli Natural Horsemanship Campus.
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September 1, 2010
The HSUS Urges Citizens to Remember Pets During National Preparedness Month
September is National Preparedness Month, and The HSUS urges families with pets to take a few necessary steps to protect the well-being of their animal companions when a disaster strikes.
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August 25, 2010
California Lawmakers Call on Congress to Take Swift Action to Stop Horse Slaughter
The HSUS applauds California lawmakers for passing a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass a federal bill to prevent the slaughter of American horses for human consumption.
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August 20, 2010
Duchess Sanctuary Earns Accreditation from Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries
The HSUS and The Fund for Animals are proud to announce that their Oregon sanctuary for rescued horses, Duchess Sanctuary, has been accredited by the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries.
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August 17, 2010
The HSUS Issues Statement on Latest California Wild Horse Roundup
The HSUS issued a statement in response to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management’s recent roundup of wild horses near Susanville, Calif.
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August 12, 2010
The HSUS and Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue Gain Custody of Horses Who Survived Trailer Accident in Oklahoma
The HSUS and Blaze’s Tribute Equine Rescue secured custody today of 17 horses who survived a horrific horse trailer accident in Oklahoma in May.
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August 9, 2010
The HSVMA to Give 10 Trip Awards for Veterinarians Attending Equine Workshop
The Humane Society Veterinary Medical Association is seeking entries from practicing veterinarians interested in attending the Equitarian Workshop in Vera Cruz, Mexico in October.
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August 4, 2010
Animal Protection, Horse Industry Groups File Petition Seeking New USDA Rules For Horses
The HSUS, ASPCA, American Horse Protection Association, Friends of Sound Horses and former U.S. Sen. Tydings filed a petition with USDA seeking new regulations to strengthen enforcement of the Horse Protection Act.
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July 30, 2010
A Force for Horses: Conn. Student Wins HSUS Scholarship
Connecticut high school senior Abbie Branchflower is awarded the 2010 Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship for her advocacy on behalf of horses and other animals.
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July 29, 2010
The HSUS Applauds Passage of Horse Transportation Safety Act in House Committee
The Humane Society of the United States applauds the U.S. House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee for passing legislation—H.R. 305, the Horse Transportation Safety Act of 2009—that will vastly improve the welfare of horse transport in the United States.
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July 28, 2010
The HSUS Offers Reward in Wash. Horse Neglect and Abandonment Case
The HSUS 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 the neglect and abandonment of two malnourished horses near North Bend, Wash.
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July 26, 2010
No More Horsing Around
The government's latest wild horse management plan is a repeat of the same wasteful, inhumane practices. Through September 3, you can tell the BLM to stop the roundups and start using contraception.
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July 22, 2010
The HSUS Offers Reward in Case of Calif. Horse Cruelty, Abandonment
The HSUS is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the those responsible for dumping an emaciated 20-year old horse in the street in Los Angeles.
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July 13, 2010
The HSUS Calls for Halt to Wild Horse Roundups
The HSUS calls for a moratorium on federal roundups following the deaths of several mustangs.
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July 8, 2010
The HSUS Awards Scholarship to Conn. High School Student
The HSUS is awarding its 45th annual Shaw-Worth Memorial Scholarship to Abbie Branchflower of Newtown High School in Connecticut.
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June 30, 2010
A Long Road to Paradise
After enduring years of suffering at the hands of a neglectful owner, one lucky group of horses is now comfortably settling in to a better life in Paradise.
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June 28, 2010
The HSUS Mourns Death of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd
The HSUS joins in mourning the death of U.S. Sen. Robert C. Byrd, who was a leader on animal protection issues and spoke frequently on the topic on the Senate floor.
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June 24, 2010
HSI Stations Animal Rescuer in Haiti to Spearhead Long-Term Assistance
Six months after Haiti’s devastating earthquake, HSI has established a permanent presence in the country and remains dedicated to addressing both short- and long-term animal issues in Haiti.
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June 18, 2010
'Ride for the Rescues' Sets Guinness Record and Raises Funds for Horse Protection
"Ride for the Rescues" set a Guinness record as the World’s largest trail ride competition and raised $70,000 to benefit The HSUS' equine protection programs and horse rescue groups.
