Equine Safety & Welfare

Opinion: The staggering toll of horse racing  Newsday

'Appalled': Victorian race chiefs shocked by horse slaughter footage - Sky Statement  Sky Statement

The Equitarian: Glenwood Springs veterinarian's pioneering work for horses of the third-world  Glenwood Springs Post Independent

Keeneland Addresses Rare Spike in Breakdowns  BloodHorse.com

Utah Confirms its First Case of Neurologic EHV of 2019  TheHorse.com

Trainers respond to the ABC’s 7.20 Report  Sports News

Prisoners to work with horses in new stables outside jail campus  The Irish Times

Horse slaughter: irresponsibility and hypocrisy on all sides have brought us here  The Guardian

Hollendorfer was banned from Stronach Group tracks - including Golden Gate Fields - on June 22 after four of his horses were among the 30 that died […]

Building the Horse Industry One Trailer Ride at a Time  TheHorse.com

A total of 33 horses have died at the famed Southern California track since December although ... “Breeders’ Cup leads by example in the […]

Ohio Horse Confirmed With EEE  TheHorse.com

KEE ADDRESSES BREAKDOWNS  HorseRaceInsider.com

Inmates to learn equine skills at horse welfare centre  Law Society of Ireland Gazette

Is your horse normal? Now there's an app for that  Phys.Org

Johnny Ward: Irish racing can be proud of new horse welfare programme for prisoners  The42

Animal welfare inspector hired to fill gap left by OSPCA in Kawartha Lakes  mykawartha.com

Human safely, horse welfare Horse vets know the importance of horse behavior, as it often affects their safety. Indeed, a recent UK study has shown […]

Trainer couldn't watch inhumane horse slaughter  Queensland Times

Princess Andromeda was within 20 feet of the sea monster’s tentacles when the horse suddenly popped down on the shore next to her. With hardly […]

Prosecutions 'should occur' after footage reveals racehorse slaughter and cruelty  The Guardian

Regulator, Law Enforcement Investigate Dumped Horse  BloodHorse.com

Melbourne Express: Carrum Downs explosion, headlines, trains, roads and weather  The Age

World Horse Welfare calls for licensing of equine sanctuaries  Horsetalk

All HBPA affiliates continuously seek ways to improve the care, health, and safety of thoroughbred racehorses. As professional horsemen and women we […]

Fall 2019  awionline.org

The Science of Rehoming Horses  TheHorse.com

In each case, the horse has suffered an injury to its front limb. Two of those were on the dirt track, the other two on turf. Including the previous […]

She says it's easy for horses to get into food they shouldn't be eating, and that can be harmful to their health. That's why the workers are excited […]

Talking Horses: Timeform urges BHA to rethink approach on welfare  The Guardian

Eddie Taylor named 2019 PRCA | Zoetis Vet of the Year  Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

safety and property damage," Chief Medaria Arradondo said in a statement. "Officers further engaged when assaulted during their response. Objects […]

Almost 350 horses needed help from the RSPCA in West Sussex last year  Spirit FM

New Poll: Americans Overwhelmingly Oppose Risky Sterilization Experiments on Wild Horses  Animal Welfare Institute

Science of saddle-fitting explored in equine veterinary journal  Horsetalk

"I went to get some sodas down at the liquor store," he says, "and when I came [back up], I saw big smoke." The ranch staff worked quickly to get the […]

Ask TheHorse Live Q&A | Natural Disasters: Do You Have a Plan for Your Horse?  TheHorse.com

Mystery over barrier incident 14 Oct, 2019  Racing.com

Francia told Arizona's Family that Turf Paradise respects the protestors' rights to voice their opinion. Francia said the track started new horse […]

RSPCA appeals for those who can offer a home to a horse  Droitwich Standard

At the Saddletree Ranch Equestrian Center on Friday, horses were caught in the massive blaze. Surrounded by flames and smoke, the horses nervously […]

887 horses a year rescued by RSPCA in Hampshire  Romsey Advertiser

COROLLA, N.C. — Corolla Wild Horse Fund said it made a temporary fix to a fence that keeps the wild horses safe. In a Facebook post, the […]

Enrichments Aren't Enough to Make Box Stalls Better  TheHorse.com

Arabs ‘unrecognisable’ a year after being rescued from horrifying conditions  Horse & Hound

The time for horse racing has passed. It’s time to outlaw it.  The Washington Post

Take Action or Face Enforced Change Warns Tracey Crouch  BloodHorse.com

A Humane World  HSUS News

The ASPCA Reveals Recipients of the 2019 Humane Awards  PRNewswire

Ruben's Road to the Thoroughbred Makeover  TheHorse.com

RRP Emphasizes Welfare With New Thoroughbred Makeover Arrival Exam  TheHorse.com

News and notes on the rodeo trail  Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association

Horse Behavior: Researchers Need a Welfare Ethogram  TheHorse.com

Equine-Assisted Therapy Staff and Volunteers Needed for Facility Air Quality Survey  TheHorse.com

Aztec Two-step 2.0, Jonathan Edwards, Pousette-Dart Band Headline Annual Fundraiser for Equine Retirement in Salem on Saturday  CT Examiner

Equine Welfare Focus of International Conference  BloodHorse.com

Florida Officials Confirm Horse With West Nile Virus  TheHorse.com

BEVA 2019 Award Winners Announced  Equi Management

Sara Amundson: Equine advocates gather on Capitol Hill to promote equine welfare bills  YubaNet

THA Hires Belfiore To Oversee Mid-Atlantic Strategic Plan To Reduce Equine Fatalities - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

Talking Horses: BHA denies the whip compromises horses' welfare  The Guardian

Dujardin Eliminated From European Championships Due to Blood  TheHorse.com

ISES Day 2: Feeding Horses Naturally, Footing Issues, and New Research Goals  TheHorse.com

Horse Transportation Safety Act  Animal Welfare Institute

Microchipping Your Horse  TheHorse.com

Mary King adds voice to Britain's equine welfare crisis  Horsetalk

Grazing Muzzles Can Help Horses Lose Weight Without Impacting Welfare  TheHorse.com

Saratoga Law Conference Focuses on Industry Survival  BloodHorse.com

Colonial Downs Announces Safety and Welfare Protocols  BloodHorse.com

Del Mar has team of veterinarians looking out for horses' welfare  The San Diego Union-Tribune

Animal welfare groups sue Poway Rodeo for using electric prod on horses  The San Diego Union-Tribune

Parkin: Stakeholder Buy-In Is Needed To Make Vet Records Part Of Equine Injury Database - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

Animal welfare groups sue Poway Rodeo alleging use of electric prod on horses  Los Angeles Times

US House Passes Anti-Horse Soring Bill  TheHorse.com

Historic Win for Horses as House Passes PAST Act  Animal Welfare Institute

Senators Urge BLM to Abandon Plan to Spay Mustang Mares  TheHorse.com

What to Know Before Starting a Horse Rescue  TheHorse.com

Second Horse Dies at Calgary Stampede, Equine Welfare Advocates Call for Boycott  TheHorse.com

Del Mar Focuses on Horse Safety as Summer Race Meet Approaches  TheHorse.com

Approximately 150 horses rescued in large-scale alleged cruelty situation in Camp County, Texas  HSUS News

Help for Horse Owners and How to Get it  TheHorse.com

AHC Annual Meeting, Forum Recap  TheHorse.com

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

Lemon Verbena Extract Could Help Improve Horse Health, Welfare  TheHorse.com

Commentary: Will reinstating horse slaughter in the U.S. improve horse welfare?  Beef Magazine

Maryland Seeks To Improve Quality, Safety With Stricter Performance Requirements - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

New York Legislators Hold Hearing on Racehorse Welfare  BloodHorse.com

Commentary: What's One Thing Racing Could Do To Improve Its Image? Support The SAFE Act - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

'Enough Horse Deaths': LA Times Editorial Board Urges Santa Anita To Call Off Rest Of Meet - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

Online Horse Behavior and Safety Education: Is It Effective?  TheHorse.com

USEF: Positive CBD Tests in Horses Will Result in Rule Violations  TheHorse.com

PET Scan Research Could Improve Racehorse Safety, Welfare  TheHorse.com

Horse Emotions, Human Beliefs, and How They Drive Care  TheHorse.com

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

Churchill Downs Outlines Future Plans, 'Commitment To Equine And Jockey Safety' - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

How Will Brexit Impact British, European Horses?  TheHorse.com

Minimum Care Standards for Horses  TheHorse.com

California Race Track Imposing New Safety, Welfare Rules for Horses  Insurance Journal

L.A. racetrack to reopen for training only after deaths of 21 horses  CBS News

Santa Anita Will Impose New Rules on Horse Training, Add Director of Equine Welfare  KTLA Los Angeles

HoofStep®, Innovative 24/7 Monitoring System for Horse Welfare, Launches Public Kickstarter Event  TheHorse.com

Personality Profiling Could Help Improve Police Horse Welfare  TheHorse.com

Data gathering project launches to improve equine welfare  American Veterinary Medical Association

Daniel Settling In To New Role As Equine Welfare And Medical Director In Maryland - Horse Racing News  Paulick Report

New Equine Welfare Data Collective Studying At-Risk Horses  TheHorse.com

Praise and criticism for BHA as MPs debate equine welfare regulator  The Guardian

BHA clash with Tim Farron over equine welfare before Westminster debate  The Guardian

Welfare Over Winning: Protecting Show Horse Welfare  TheHorse.com

Kent Farrington on Horsemanship, Horse Care, and Equine Welfare  TheHorse.com

Do Children See Signs of Poor Equine Health, Welfare?  TheHorse.com

French Equestrian Federation Hires Equine Welfare Manager  TheHorse.com

Assessing Equine Welfare Objectively  TheHorse.com