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The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Court of Appeals Decision against Horse “Soring”
The Humane Society of the United States applauds a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upholding a U.S. Department of Agriculture ruling that Herbert and Jill Derickson of Tennessee violated the Horse Protection Act when they transported and entered a sored Tennessee Walking Horse, Just American Magic, in a 2002 horse show. ... Read the full article

Keith Dane Appointed to Position with The Humane Society of the United States
Friends of Sound Horses, Inc. (FOSH) is honored to announce that Keith Dane has been appointed to the position of Director of Equine Protection with The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS). Mr. Dane will be overseeing all equine issues, inclu ... Read the full article

Soring to Win
FOSH, Friends of Sound Horses, one of the leading humane groups in the fight to end the illegal and cruel practice of soring, announced an analysis of recent show ring winners that provides new data to answer the question of whether soring is required to win in the Walking Horse industry show ring. ... Read the full article

Second Sound Horse Conference a Great Success
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is pleased to announce that the second Sound Horse Conference was a powerful and moving experience that brought together veterinarians, researchers, the USDA, and numerous individuals concerned about the continued cruel ... Read the full article

Humane Society of the United States Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
The Humane Society of the United States Press has announced the release of The Humane Society of the United States Complete Guide to Horse Care, an educational resource for first-time and experienced horse owners. The book includes information on how to choose a horse; meeting a horse’s physical, emotional and nutritional needs; an overview of horse breeds and disciplines; and advice to help guide horse owners through good decision-making at all stages of a horse’s life. ... Read the full article

FOSH Finalizes Second Sound Horse Conference Program
The final details of the second national conference to end soring of Tennessee Walking Horses and all gaited horse breeds have been announced by Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH). Soring is a cruel and illegal practice used to create a flashy gait in t ... Read the full article

FOSH Organizes Second Sound Horse Conference
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has announced the details of the second national conference to focus on ending soring of Tennessee Walking Horses and all gaited horse breeds. The conference is being held March 20 and 21, 2009 at the Paramount Plaza Hotel in Gainesville, Florida. Soring is a cruel and illegal practice used to create a winning gait for the show ring. The purpose of the conference is to bring together a wide complement of experts, research and resources to address alternatives and solutions so that gaited horses do not continue to face this abuse in the future. ... Read the full article

FOSH Creates U.S. Map Showing Soring Suspensions by State
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has analyzed five years’ of data from over 3,800 suspensions imposed by the USDA and Horse Industry Organizations (HIOs) under the Horse Protection Operating Plans since 2002. Horse Protection Act (HPA) violations that ... Read the full article

The Sharpsburg Horse Rescue Medical and Rehab Fund In Continuous Need for Support
Hagerstown, MD – January 24, 2007 – On December 2, 2006, The Humane Society of Washington County in Hagerstown, MD, began an enormous horse cruelty investigation in Sharpsburg, MD. As a result, 75 horses were impounded and relocated to several locati ... Read the full article

Walking Horse Industry Insiders Expose Abuses
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) has announced the availability of audio recordings of interviews with owners, farriers, trainers, judges and exhibitors involved in soring of Tennessee Walking Horses. Graphic, first hand details of these cruel practic ... Read the full article

Sound Horse Conference Approved for 9.75 Continuing Education Credit Hours
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board has approved the Sound Horse Conference for 9.75 hours of continuing education (CE) credit. The conference is being held April 11 and 12, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University. Soring is a cruel and illegal practice used on gaited horses to create a winning gait for the show ring. The purpose of the conference is to bring together a wide complement of experts, research and resources to address alternatives and solutions so that gaited horses are not sored in the future. ... Read the full article

Director of Equine Protection For The Humane Society of the US Named
WASHINGTON (Jan. 3) -- The Humane Society of the United States is pleased to announce the appointment of Keith Dane to the position of director of equine protection. Prior to joining The HSUS, Dane was executive director of Friends of Sound Horses, ... Read the full article

The Humane Society of New York Hosts Art Auction to Help Animals in Need
THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF NEW YORK HOSTS 3rd ANNUAL FINE ART PHOTOGRAPHY AUCTION AT BARYSHNIKOV ARTS CENTER ON APRIL 16, 2007 MIKHAIL BARYSHNIKOV, WILLIAM WEGMAN, ROBERTO DUTESCO, ELLIOTT ERWITT & MILTON H. GREENE ARCHIVES AMONG THOSE DONATING ARTW ... Read the full article

Reining By The Bay to Benefit the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA
Woodside, CA - July 1, 2009 - Reining By The Bay is pleased to announce their support of the Peninsula Humane Society and SPCA (PHS/SPCA) at this year's competition, being held July 21-26 at the Woodside Horsepark. The PHS/SPCA will be on-site July ... Read the full article

National Walking Horse Association names Champions at 2008 National Championship
For five days last week during the National Walking Horse Association (NWHA)’s 2008 National Championship Horse Show in Murfreesboro, Tenn., 339 sound naturally gaited Tennessee Walking Horses—more than at any previous NWHA National Show—showcased the versatility, athleticism and natural gaits that distinguish the breed, earning their way into the final day’s championship rounds. More than 1,600 entries competed in 153 classes ranging from Rail, Driving and Dressage, to Western Riding, Water Glass and Trail Obstacle seeking the title of National Champions. ... Read the full article

The Humane Society of the United States is in Mississippi Helping Animal Victims of Hurricane Katrina
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- The Humane Society of the United States Disaster Animal Response Team (DART), in conjunction with the Mississippi Board of Animal Health, is in Mississippi assisting with a pet-friendly shelter that has been establ ... Read the full article

More Than 130 Animals Rescued Last Night by Humane Society of The United States Teams In Gulfport, Mississippi
Gaithersburg, MD Call Center Is Tracking Reports of Lost Pets; More Than $3.5 Million in Donations for Animal Rescue/Relief Has Poured In JACKSON, Miss., Sept. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- Late last night, The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) resc ... Read the full article

Groups Condemn Legislation to Legalize Horse Slaughter in Texas
Within a day of the U.S. Court of Appeals' rejection of a petition from two foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in Texas seeking to remain open, a Texas lawmaker has already introduced a bill to repeal the 1949 state law banning the sale and possessi ... Read the full article

Saddlebred Rescue Gets a Home for the Holidays on behalf of the ASPCA
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) has recently awarded a grant of $4,630 from the ASPCA Equine Fund to Saddlebred Rescue Inc. The grant will be used to provide a new run-in shed to house American Saddlebred horses rescued from slaughter. ... Read the full article

FOSH Provides Funding to Nationally Distribute Anti-Soring DVD
FOSH announced that it has funded the national distribution of the award winning, anti-soring video, See It Through My Eyes. See It Through My Eyes won its creators the coveted Gold Award from the Girl Scouts of America. The DVD was produced by three senior Girl Scouts in Franklinville, New York. The Gold Award is the highest nationally recognized award a Girl Scout can earn. ... Read the full article