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December 10, 2010
Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center to Showcase Best Practices for Rehabilitating Horses
The Doris Day Horse Rescue and Adoption Center at the Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch, scheduled to open in early 2011, will be a unique horse adoption and rehabilitaion facility.
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December 2, 2010
Food Safety Modernization Act: A Step Forward
If it becomes law, S. 510 could make food safer for humans and pets and conditions more humane for animals in factory farms.
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November 12, 2010
The HSUS and Anonymous Georgia Donor Offer $7,500 Reward in Butler, Ga., Horse Cruelty 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 brutally attacking a 13-year-old quarter horse in Georgia, and an anonymous donor is adding $5,000.
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November 8, 2010
The HSUS Names Madeleine Pickens 'Humane Horsewoman of the Year'
Madeleine Pickens was awarded The Humane Society of the United States’ prestigious “Horsewoman of the Year” award at the third annual Sound Horse Conference in Louisville, Ky.
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October 28, 2010
Wayne's Blog: Federal Audit Finds Rampant Abuses of Show Horses; Agency Reform Promised
The USDA’s law enforcement arm has released a report agreeing with The HSUS's call for greater protection for Tennessee walking horses. The Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service promises to step up.
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October 26, 2010
Long Arms for Animals
Five outstanding law enforcement officials received Humane Law Enforcement Awards for 2010.
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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.
