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May 4, 2017
Budget bill prevents slaughter of wild horses
The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund are pleased that the 2017 omnibus spending bill includes provisions protecting our nation’s wild horses and burros. The bill prevents the Bureau of Land Management and its contractors from sending wild horses to be slaughtered for human consumption. It further directs the BLM to review all serious proposals from non-governmental organizations and create a plan, within 180 days of enactment of the bill, to maintain long-term, sustainable populations on the range in a humane manner.
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December 16, 2015
Waikoloa Nightingales: The Plight of the Iconic Donkeys of West Hawaii
The HSUS is involved in efforts to humanely control Hawaii’s wild donkey population, which has gone unmanaged for years and now faces limited resources for survival.
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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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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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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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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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April 14, 2015
Kids Care: Set Your Sights on Helping Animals This Summer
Encourage kids to become Humane Heroes for animals over the summer. Check
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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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February 9, 2015
Help Dogs, Cats, and Other Animals by Changing State Laws at Humane Lobby Day
You can help pass laws that protect animals in your state. Humane Lobby Day is easy, fun and guaranteed to make you feel like a powerful animal activist. We'll help you find the Humane Lobby Day in your state.
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October 24, 2014
There's Just Something About Burros: HSUS Project Seeks to Increase Adoptions
The Platero Project, an HSUS program, pays trainers to gently train burros and prepare them for adoption. The goal is to lower the number living in Bureau of Land Management holding facilities.
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June 20, 2014
Celebrating Animals: Readers Submit Their Best Photos to All Animals Magazine
Wild Red defends his mares from the white-masked stallion on the Wild Love Preserve in Central Idaho.
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March 14, 2014
Relinquishing Your Horse
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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February 7, 2014
The Facts about Horse Auctions
Information about horse auctions and responsible horse ownership.
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February 5, 2014
Protecting Your Horse
Important tips for keeping your horse safe and protected.
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February 5, 2014
How to Adopt or Buy a Horse
Being a successful horse owner requires a great deal of time, money, and a lasting commitment to the care and well-being of the animal.
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February 5, 2014
Responsible Horse Breeding
Breeders—and horse industry organizations that profit from their use of horses—must take an active role in ensuring the horses they've brought into the world are treated humanely.
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February 5, 2014
Horse Care Guidelines
Sharing your life with a horse can be a rewarding experience, but it includes the responsibility of caring for your equine companion for life.
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February 5, 2014
Responsible Horse Ownership
Before you make the decision to buy or adopt a horse, understand the life-long journey you're embarking on.
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October 22, 2013
Reward Offered in Shooting Deaths of Central Oregon Wild Horses
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $5,000 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the shooting this month of six wild horses in the Big Prairie Summit region of the Ochoco National Forest in Crook County, Ore.
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September 26, 2013
Twice Abandoned Mare Safe at Last
In the time since she was taken from her wild herd 13 years ago, Paisley has been given little attention. After being handed from owner to owner, she finally has a permanent home.
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August 2, 2013
Barely Alive Pony Finds Happy Home
Sway was rescued with 157 other horses from two properties where the bodies of dead horses were also found. She has regained health and found a permanent home at Duchess Sanctuary.
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June 25, 2013
Grant Project Launched to Help Wild Burros
As the recipient of a five-year $760,000 grant from an anonymous donor, The Humane Society of the United States has launched “The Platero Project” to promote the protection of wild burros managed by the Bureau of Land Management.
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June 5, 2013
Pony With Overgrown Feet Rescued
After years of neglect, Herbie was found with hooves so overgrown they resembled snow skis. After having a combined 28 inches of foot removed, his rehabilitation is slow but steady.
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June 5, 2013
Independent Report Shows that the Bureau of Land Management’s Wild Horse Program is Ineffective
A panel assembled by the National Academies of Science’ National Research Council, at the request of the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, released its findings and recommendations after a two-year-long review of the government’s wild horse and burro management program.
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April 12, 2013
A Sore Subject: The Tennessee Walking Horse Industry
The high-stepping stride of the Tennessee Walker has long entertained equestrians in the South. But the gait of these splendid animals too often comes at a cost, when they are intentionally made to suffer for the sake of the spectacle.
