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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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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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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 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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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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April 13, 2010
Humane Approach Pays Off for Equestrian Champion
National equestrian champions Elissa Dauberman and her horse, Craving Blue, have set an example in the equine world with a natural and humane training approach.
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April 2, 2010
The Calico Wild Horse Gather
Frequently asked questions and answers regarding the Calico wild horse gather by the Bureau of Land Management.
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April 1, 2010
The HSUS Urges Congress to Ban Export of U.S. Horses to Slaughter
New Canadian video footage confirms the abuses inherent in the slaughter of horses for human consumption, and illustrates the need for Congress to bar the export of horses to slaughter plants across the border.
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March 11, 2010
The HSUS Commends Officials for Charges Filed in Nev. Wild Horse Killings
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust commends the U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada and law enforcement officials for their efforts to apprehend and charge two suspects for killing six federally protected wild horses found in northern Washoe County, Nev.
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March 3, 2010
The HSUS Honors Humane Federal Legislators of 2009
The HSUS and its affiliate HSLF announced the recipients of the congressional Humane Awards for 2009.
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January 26, 2010
The State of the Union’s Horses
The HSUS, members of Congress and celebrities support the Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act, a federal bill to prohibit trafficking and exporting American horses for slaughter for human consumption.
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January 19, 2010
The HSUS Applauds Conviction in Neb. Horse Cruelty Case, Urges Maximum Sentence
The HSUS applauds the jury in Morrill County, Neb. District Court for finding the owner of Three Strikes Ranch guilty of 145 counts of felony animal cruelty.
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January 14, 2010
Reward Offer Increased in Washoe County, Nev. Wild Horse Killings
The HSUS and The Humane Society Wildlife Land Trust are adding $2,500 to a reward for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing six wild horses found in Washoe County, Nev., in December. This brings the total reward to $12,500.
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November 19, 2009
Hitch a Ride in Wild Horse Country
The HSUS and the Certified Pre-Owned Land Rover LR3 tackle the desert landscape to monitor and control the wild horse population.
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October 7, 2009
The HSUS Lauds BLM Plan to Reform Wild Horse Management Program
The HSUS expressed cautious optimism in reaction to a comprehensive plan designed to transform the Bureau of Land Management's wild horse and burro program from one that is often inefficient, costly and inhumane to one which is technologically advanced, fiscally sound and more humane.
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September 28, 2009
Thistle's Day in the Spotlight
Thistle was “steady, stable, and ready to learn,” said Diane Miller, director of The Cleveland Amory Black Beauty Ranch where the horses came after being rescued, making him an excellent candidate for the spotlight at the Fort Worth Parelli Celebration.
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July 17, 2009
The HSUS Hails US House Vote to Save Wild Horses, Millions of Tax Dollars
The HSUS applauds the U.S. House for passing the "Restore Our American Mustangs" Act, a federal bill to protect wild horses and burros from commercial sale and slaughter.
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June 10, 2009
The HSUS Welcomes Grace Foundation Work to Prepare Rescued Mustangs for Adoption
Mustangs rescued by The HSUS from near starvation and misery at a Nebraska ranch are being evaluated, treated and trained for adoption to private homes, thanks to experts from The Grace Foundation.
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April 29, 2009
The HSUS Applauds House Committee for Restoring Wild Horse Protections
The HSUS applauds the House Natural Resources Committee for passing the Restore our American Mustangs Act and calls for quick passage of the bill by the full House.
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March 3, 2009
HSUS President Testifies at Congressional Hearing in Support of Wild Horse Bill
Wayne Pacelle testified before a U.S. House committee in support of a bill to restore the ban on the commercial sale and slaughter of America's wild horses.
