Equine Safety & Welfare

(CNN) - New legislation is in place granting California the authority to suspend a horse race for safety reasons. State Senate Bill 469 allows for […]

Bill Dodd of Napa would give the California Horse Racing Board authority to immediately suspend licenses to protect the health and safety of horses […]

Final Preparations Underway for Pony Welfare Charity Big Weekend  Everything Horse UKStaff at the Mare and Foal Sanctuary, the South West's […]

Big Win For Animal Welfare; Treatment Of Wild Horses And Burros Still Unsettled  ValueWalkAllocates $2 million for a new grant program […]

The new legislation, SB 469, allows the board to suspend racing licenses “when necessary to protect the health and safety of horses and […]

Hancock, Farmers to Receive Equine Advocates Awards  BloodHorse.comEquine Advocates will throw its biggest party and fundraiser of the year […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. -- The agency overseeing horse racing in California can now immediately suspend licenses to protect the health and safety of […]

(CN) – California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill Wednesday giving state horse racing officials the authority to suspend racing events to […]

A Call for Councils to Do More to Support Horse Ownership Among Travellers  Dublin InquirerIt's time the state invested in the […]

Gavin Newsom signed a bill that allows commissioners to immediately suspend a track’s license to protect the health and safety of the horses […]

Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a bill that allows the CA horse racing board to suspend racing licenses to protect the safety of horses and riders. San […]

In signing into law the legislation known as SB 469, passed unanimously by state lawmakers earlier this week, Governor Gavin Newsom gave the […]

Thirty horses have died this year at Santa Anita Park. The park banned a Hall of Fame trainer Sunday. The park attempted to implement better safety […]

The new legislation, SB 469, allows the board to suspend racing licenses "when necessary to protect the health and safety of horses and riders." The […]

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — The agency overseeing horse racing in California can now immediately suspend licenses to protect the health and […]

The bill authored by Democratic state Sen. Bill Dodd of Napa would give the California Horse Racing Board authority to immediately suspend licenses […]

Donkeys given check-ups before summer season  The Scarborough NewsA vets clinic has given Scarborough's beach donkeys their annual check-up […]

Equine Healthcare Market is Presumed to be Valued at US$862.7 mn in 2025  Amazing NewspaperIn a recent report by Transparency Market […]

Why So Many Horses Have Died at Santa Anita  The New York TimesARCADIA, Calif. — On the morning of March 29, Santa Anita Park was […]

'It has shaken the core of human decency': Stouffville horse abuse case concludes  yorkregion.comThe Issue: 28 horses were found dead and […]

UK charities give gov't hurry-up over animal cruelty penalties  HorsetalkEleven British-based animal charities met Lord Randall on Monday […]

Ontario Racing Announces New Ontario-Bred Bonus Program  BloodHorse.comOntario Racing today announced an additional enhancement of $2.375 […]

Bill Giving CHRB More Authority Over Meets Approved  BloodHorse.comEarlier this month the California Horse Racing Board asked the owner of […]

Online Sports Betting Among Failed Bills in New York  BloodHorse.comNew York lawmakers wrapped up their 2019 legislative session June 24, […]

Vesicular Stomatitis Diagnosed in Kinney County, Texas, Horses  TheHorse.comPosted by Edited Press Release | Jun 24, 2019 | Article, […]

Members of Congress Condemn Barbaric Surgical Sterilization Experiments on Wild Horses  Animal Welfare InstituteWashington, DC— […]

Invincible Winx: Champion mare set for motherhood  Daily TelegraphShe is glamorous and admired around the world, hes the muscular, handsome […]

REPORT: Removed Santa Anita trainer Hollendorfer cleared for NYRA racing  The SaratogianAs reported by www.bloodhorse.com 2011 Hall of Fame […]

Hollendorfer cleared to stable in New York after Santa Anita ban  Horse Racing NationTrainer Jerry Hollendorfer, ruled off The Stronach […]

Horse deaths at Santa Anita may have implications for entire racing industry  Los Angeles TimesDid the spate of horse deaths at Santa Anita […]

Equine charity first to try "match funding" for Haiti education project  HorsetalkWorld Horse Welfare is aiming to put £300,000 […]

Horse abuse for ribbons and prizes has to stop | TheHill  The HillAnimal protection bills tend to attract broad support each session of […]

Reader's View: Race day lasix ban is a deadly mistake  Troy RecordRecently, two U.S. Senators introduced a bill misleadingly entitled the […]

PETA accuses Greek officials of hiding tourist-related donkey abuse  Fox NewsOfficials for the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals […]

Stronach to CHRB: 'Horse Racing Really Should Be Run By a Trust'Stronach to CHRB: 'Horse Racing Really Should Be Run By a […]

Santa Anita stable workers warn of 'human cost' to ending racing  Horse Racing NationA multitude of stable workers at Santa Anita Park […]

AHC Annual Meeting, Forum Recap  TheHorse.comThe AHC Annual Meeting and National Issues Forum featured ideas from different perspectives on […]

Help for Horse Owners and How to Get it  TheHorse.comIt's a fact: Horse keeping is not an inexpensive proposition. And, if owners fall into […]

New York's horse racing industry contends with drug, slaughter scrutiny  The Journal News | LoHud.comLegislative hearing airs concerns […]

Hampshire owner guilty of neglecting three horses in RSPCA case  Daily EchoA HAMPSHIRE horse owner whose animals were discovered in a […]

'The Lucky Ones': Thoroughbred Welfare Group Offers Look Inside The Aftermath Of I Care I Help - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportThe […]

Equine Game of Thrones trio saved from ‘desperate need’  Horse & HoundThree horses found in “desperate need” […]

Gorajec: What CHRB Got Right, Wrong In Animal Welfare Case - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportFormer racing regulator Joe Gorajec takes […]

Senator Addabbo's Bills – A Good Bet for Horses  HorseRaceInsider.comTuesday, June 18, 2019. Sometimes politicians can be sharp and […]

Horses left to die in excruciating pain, garda tells court in animal neglect case  The Irish TimesVet said that she was taken aback by the […]

The well-meaning ‘rescuers’ who do more harm than good *H&H VIP*  Horse & HoundAnimal overs who accuse welfare […]

Reform or extinction? Many see horse slaughter as existential threat to racing  Courier JournalThis is no time for neutrality. With horse […]

Dressage horses opt for lower rein tensions than those used by their riders - study  HorsetalkDressage riders put three times more tension […]

New protections for equines working in "poor man's tequila" industry  HorsetalkDonkeys and mules in Mexico who are integral to the […]

Off-Track Thoroughbred Clinches General Excellence Win in Equine Media Awards  TheHorse.comThe Horse Media Group publishes Off-Track […]

AVA: Vaccinate to Help Prevent Hendra Virus in Horses  TheHorse.comThe Australian Veterinary Association says vaccination is the most […]

FEI and Just World International start partnership  Equnews InternationalThe Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI), world […]

Maryland Seeks To Improve Quality, Safety With Stricter Performance Requirements - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportMaryland is raising its […]

Canadian Biosurveillance Program Launched To Promote Equine Welfare - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportMerck Animal Health has launched an […]

Researchers Study Potentially Toxic Compounds in Horse Feeds  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Jun 8, 2019 | […]

Nominations open for NEF Sir Colin Spedding Award  https://farmweek.com/about-us/NOMINATIONS are now being invited for the NEF Sir Colin […]

Zoetis Presents 2019 Equine Industry Vision Award  American Quarter Horse JournalAmerican Quarter Horse Hall of Famer Dr. Tom Lenz […]

Do Grazing Muzzles Stress Out Horses?  TheHorse.comOne study presented at the 2019 ESS Symposium found the answer. Also learn about how […]

Lenz awarded Equine Industry Vision Award | Livestock  High Plains JournalTom Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT, was named the recipient of the 2019 […]

Horses Really Don't Like Citrus  TheHorse.comWhat flavors do they like? Find the answer and read other nutrition tidbits from the 2019 […]

New York Legislators Hold Hearing on Racehorse Welfare  BloodHorse.comWith racehorse deaths representing an "existential threat" to the […]

Senate hearing looks at good, bad of horse racing  Times Union ALBANY — A state Senate panel probing the treatment of race horses […]

Dr. Tom Lenz Honored with Equine Industry Vision Award  Equi ManagementTom Lenz, DVM, MS, DACT, was named the recipient of the 2019 Equine […]

‘It’s important for horses to hack’ says Charlotte Dujardin  Horse & HoundOlympic rider Charlotte Dujardin is […]

Old Friends Resident Veterinarian Waldridge Nominated for National Award  America's Best RacingFor most of us, pets are part of our […]

Dr. Tom Lenz Receives 2019 Equine Industry Vision Award  TheHorse.comTom Lenz, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACT, received the award in recognition for […]

Commentary: What's One Thing Racing Could Do To Improve Its Image? Support The SAFE Act - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportAs racing faces […]

'Enough Horse Deaths': LA Times Editorial Board Urges Santa Anita To Call Off Rest Of Meet - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportIn a piece […]

NTRA president sends critical letter to HBO Real Sports producer regarding 'Raced to Death' segment  User-generated contentNKyTribune […]

Online Horse Behavior and Safety Education: Is It Effective?  TheHorse.comPosted by University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food and […]

Along with racetrack deaths, horse racing now has another fear: slaughterhouses  Courier JournalHorse racing is inherently risky. With […]

Charity Handicapping Event Planned for Belmont  BloodHorse.comThe Charitable Impact Group will host the second annual "Run For Glory" […]

Jessica Springsteen on Her Love of Horses and Olympic Hopes  ParadeJessica Springsteen, the daughter of rocker Bruce Springsteen and […]

Horse dies at Pimlico after finishing race on the day before Preakness  The Washington PostBALTIMORE — On the eve of the 144th […]

Thousands of Working Equids Die in Influenza Outbreak  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 9, 2019 | Diseases and […]

PET Scan Research Could Improve Racehorse Safety, Welfare  TheHorse.comPosted by Edited Press Release | May 7, 2019 | Article, Diagnosing […]

Horse Emotions, Human Beliefs, and How They Drive Care  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 2, 2019 | Behavior, […]

Pennsylvania's Equine Safety Record Under The Microscope - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportAs major news outlets take a critical look at […]

Commentary: Fact Checking Opponents Of Safety And Welfare Reform - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportMost of the modern political discourse […]

More than 170 Equine Organizations Compete in ASPCA Help a Horse Home Challenge(SM) to Increase Equine Adoptions Nationwide  PRNewswireNEW […]

'Unparalleled Reputation': Benson Appointed Chief Veterinary Officer For Stronach - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportThe Stronach Group has […]

Churchill Downs Outlines Future Plans, 'Commitment To Equine And Jockey Safety' - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportChurchill Downs […]

Abandoned ponies highlight scale of Britain's equine welfare problem  HorsetalkA pair of young horses recently abandoned in separate […]

How Will Brexit Impact British, European Horses?  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Apr 11, 2019 | International […]

Zoetis Donates Vaccines to ASPCA Help a Horse Home Contestants  TheHorse.comPosted by Press Release | Apr 1, 2019 | New Products and […]

Minimum Care Standards for Horses  TheHorse.comEvery year, animal control officers respond to countless tips alleging horse maltreatment. […]

'No Breakdowns': New Rillito Equine Wellness Program Gets Positive Results - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportOne of the first programs of […]

California Race Track Imposing New Safety, Welfare Rules for Horses  Insurance JournalCalifornia's Santa Anita racetrack will impose new […]

L.A. racetrack to reopen for training only after deaths of 21 horses  CBS NewsSanta Anita announced new rules to scrutinize horses training […]

In wake of equine deaths, Santa Anita imposing new safety rules for horses  Courier JournalARCADIA, Calif. — Santa Anita will impose […]

Horse Deaths at Santa Anita Spell Trouble for an Industry  The New York TimesThere have been 21 horse deaths at Santa Anita since Dec. 26. […]

HoofStep®, Innovative 24/7 Monitoring System for Horse Welfare, Launches Public Kickstarter Event  TheHorse.comPosted by Press Release […]

Personality Profiling Could Help Improve Police Horse Welfare  TheHorse.comA police horse's job and training often go against his instincts […]

What Should I Do if I Suspect Horse Neglect?  TheHorse.comPosted by Pat Raia | Feb 28, 2019 | Abuse Neglect News, Adoption & Rescue, […]

Arizona: After Spike In Equine Fatalities, Voluntary Reforms Seem Too Little Too Late - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportAll eyes have been […]

Equine Fatalities In Kentucky Were Up In 2018, And No One Is Quite Sure Why - Horse Racing News  Paulick ReportKentucky, which has […]

Data gathering project launches to improve equine welfare  American Veterinary Medical AssociationThe Equine Welfare Data Collective […]

New equine research reveals laminitis is as common as colic and is a year-round threat  Phys.OrgOne in 10 horses or ponies may develop at […]

Is Your Horse a 'Right-Handed Optimist'?  TheHorse.comPosted by Robin Foster, PhD, CHBC, Cert. AAB, IAABC | Jan 17, 2019 | Behavior, […]

Risk Factors for Endurance Riding Eliminations  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 17, 2018 | Diseases and […]

Debate Over Noseband Checks at Horse Shows  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Dec 3, 2018 | Equine Welfare […]

Atock Book "My Friend, The Horse" Is Published  Equi ManagementInternational equine welfare veterinarian Alex Atock published a memoir of […]

New Equine Welfare Data Collective Studying At-Risk Horses  TheHorse.comThe Equine Welfare Data Collective (EWDC)—a collaborative […]

Judge blocks controversial plan to sterilize wild horses in Oregon  NBC NewsA federal judge has temporarily blocked a controversial plan by […]

Praise and criticism for BHA as MPs debate equine welfare regulator  The GuardianThe British Horseracing Authority received both praise and […]

BHA clash with Tim Farron over equine welfare before Westminster debate  The GuardianHorse racing's governing body, the BHA, has clashed […]

Welfare Over Winning: Protecting Show Horse Welfare  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Oct 11, 2018 | Horse Care, […]

Fez's American Fondouk Promotes Equine Welfare  Morocco World NewsBy Alexandra Gritta. Rabat – Located in Fez, the American Fondouk […]

Homeless Horses: An Update on Unwanted Horses in the United States  TheHorse.comPosted by Michelle N. Anderson, TheHorse.com Digital […]

How Human Behavior Impacts Horse Welfare  TheHorse.comIf you're going to change behavior, you've got to start with changing attitudes. That […]

Kent Farrington on Horsemanship, Horse Care, and Equine Welfare  TheHorse.comPosted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | May 15, 2018 | […]

Assessing Equine Welfare Objectively  TheHorse.comPosted by World Equine Veterinary Association | Aug 5, 2016 | Commentary, Equine Welfare […]