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  • June 9, 2016

    Humane Learning Webinars: Equine Protection

    Free webinars on equine protection.

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  • November 19, 2015

    What You Can Do to Stop Soring

    This activist toolkit will help you stamp out the cruel practice of soring Tennessee walking horses. Start today!

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  • November 6, 2015

    The Facts About Horse Slaughter

    Separate fact from fiction on the issue of horse slaughter.

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    Related You Can Help Fight Horse Slaughter , Horse Slaughter , Homeless Horses , Wild Horses

  • October 8, 2015

    Volunteer with the Animal Rescue Team

    Want to help animals as a member of our field rescue services? Become an Animal Rescue Volunteer.

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  • September 29, 2015

    Resources for Making a Humane End of Life Decision for Your Horse

    The HSUS will help you find out where to have your horse euthanized or her body buried, cremated, disposed of or rendered.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • September 11, 2015

    Disaster Preparedness for Horses

    Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it takes extra consideration for horses because of their size and their transportation needs

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  • August 17, 2015

    Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network

    Safe Stalls is a nationwide network of horse industry professionals, horse rescue organizations, volunteers and other stakeholders dedicated to providing in-kind, financial and other resources to horses in need.

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    Related Animal Rescue , Animal Abuse and Neglect , Homeless Horses

  • April 28, 2015

    What Is Soring?

    Soring is the infliction of pain to force a horse to walk with an exaggerated, unnatural gait in order to perform well in Tennessee walking horse and other gaited horse competitions.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • April 28, 2015

    The PAST Act: End Horse Soring

    Learn more about the federal PAST Act to end the cruel practice of horse soring, and what you can do to help.

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    Related Tennessee Walking Horses

  • April 28, 2015

    What Is the Horse Protection Act?

    The Horse Protection Act is meant to protect Tennessee walking horses from soring, but the cruel practice continues. We need to strengthen the law.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • April 26, 2015

    The Rules of Feeding Your Horse

    From The HSUS Complete Guide to Horse Care

    Proper feeding is a critical part of equine care.

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  • April 14, 2015

    The Platero Project helps wild burros

    The HSUS's Platero Project aims to help sustainably manage wild burro populations through fertility control, and increase the number of burros adopted from Bureau of Land Management holding facilities.

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  • February 26, 2015

    Transport to Slaughter

    Most Americans are shocked to find out that our horses are being brutally slaughtered for human consumption abroad.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • February 26, 2015

    You Can Help Fight Horse Slaughter

    This activist toolkit will help you fight attempts to bring horse slaughter plants back to the U.S. and end the sale of possibly toxic horse meat. Start today!

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  • February 12, 2015

    Now, That's a Walking Horse! Grant and Recognition Program

    The HSUS grant and recognition program rewards humane owners and riders of Tennessee walking horses.

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  • February 6, 2015

    5 Ways to Protect Pets This Winter

    Follow these tips to keep animals safe and comfortable in the cold.

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  • January 7, 2015

    HSUS Positions Relating to Equine Protection

    The HSUS's Equine Protection Department is committed to improving the welfare of horses, burros, donkeys, and other equines through education, advocacy, and direct support. Learn our positions on soring, horse slaughter, euthanasia, horse racing, rodeos, wild mustang and burro management, responsible horse ownership and breeding, carriage horses and the use of horses in PMU (pregnant mare urine) production.

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    Related Carriage Horses , Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses

  • October 3, 2014

    Responsible Horse Breeding

    Horse breeders can reduce the number of surplus horses bred and decrease the number of horses who are neglected, starved, or sent to slaughter.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter

  • August 12, 2014

    Stop Horse Slaughter: Our Country's Dark Secret

    Horses of all kinds—pets, show ponies, racehorses, draft horses—are ending up at slaughterhouses. Find out how to rescue them.

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  • April 30, 2014

    Tornadoes: Keeping Pets Safe

    Tornadoes can strike at any time. Making your disaster plan now could save your pet's life.

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  • March 20, 2014

    Emergency Placement Partners

    The HSUS relies on relationships with our Emergency Placement Partners to provide ongoing care and/or find lifelong loving homes for the animals we rescue from cruelty.

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  • March 20, 2014

    Helping At-Risk Horses

    The HSUS is an integral part of the nation’s horse welfare community, working across numerous fronts each day to aid neglected, rescued and homeless horses.

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  • March 14, 2014

    Relinquishing Your Horse

    From The HSUS Complete Guide to Horse Care

    Horse ownership requires a great deal of time, energy, skill and money. If you find that you are no longer able to properly care for your horse, there are a number of responsible and humane options available.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • February 7, 2014

    The Facts about Horse Auctions

    From The HSUS Complete Guide to Horse Care

    Information about horse auctions and responsible horse ownership.

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    Related You Can Help Fight Horse Slaughter , Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

  • February 5, 2014

    Responsible Horse Ownership

    From The HSUS Complete Guide to Horse Care

    Before you make the decision to buy or adopt a horse, understand the life-long journey you're embarking on.

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    Related Homeless Horses , Horse Slaughter , Tennessee Walking Horses , Wild Horses

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