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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

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

The Humane Society of the U.S. Announces $10,000 Reward for Information on Horse Soring
(March 19, 2008)—The Humane Society of the United States has announced it will offer a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any violator of Tennessee’s “horse soring” law, which prohibits the deliberate infliction ... Read the full article

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

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

Homes for Horses Coalition to Meet in Las Vegas April 9-10
WASHINGTON (March 13, 2009) — Representatives from dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy and rescue organizations will gather on April 9 through 10 at Bally’s Las Vegas for the third annual Homes for Horses Coalition Conferen ... Read the full article

Twenty Horse Welfare Groups Meet to Address the Re-homing of America’s Horses
WASHINGTON (July 31, 2007) – National and state-based equine-protection, placement and rescue organizations gathered for the first time Friday to discuss the re-homing of at-risk horses in America. The Homes for Horses Conference was jointly sponsore ... Read the full article

The Homes for Horses Coalition Launches Resource-Rich Website
The Homes for Horses Coalition today launched www.homesforhorses.org. The Web site is a resource tool for equine rescue personnel, members of the media, and anyone interested in equine protection efforts. ... 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

The HSUS and Parelli Natural Horsemanship Join Forces in Celebration of Horses
(April 8, 2009) — The Humane Society of the United States and world-renowned natural horsemanship trainers, Pat and Linda Parelli, will again join forces to spotlight the trainability and intelligence of rescued horses: this time in Harrisburg, Pa. A ... Read the full article

The HSUS and Parelli Natural Horsemanship Join Forces in Celebration of Horses
The Humane Society of the United States and world-renowned natural horsemanship trainers, Pat and Linda Parelli, are joining forces to spotlight the trainability and intelligence of rescued horses. At each of seven U.S. venues for Parelli’s 2009 “Celebration” events, The HSUS will work with a local horse rescue group to help a horse in need of training through a three-day development program with Pat Parelli. At the end of the event, the horse will be offered for adoption to an approved, loving home. ... 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

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

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

Nation's Highest Court Ends Legal Battle Over Horse Slaughter in Texas
United States Supreme Court Rejects Final Appeal by Texas Horse Slaughter Industry (May 22, 2007)-Today, The Humane Society of the United States, which has been campaigning to ban the slaughter of American horses for export for human consumption, ... Read the full article

168 Horses in Kentucky Given Shelter
More than 168 of Kentucky’s horses of various breeds have been provided with shelter and other humane assistance this year thanks to the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC). ... 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

UK, Kentucky Equine Humane Center to host pasture management seminar
The University of Kentucky’s pasture evaluation program will host a seminar called “Horse Pastures in the Fall: a Perfect Time to Renovate” in conjunction with the Kentucky Equine Humane Center at the Center’s facility in Nicholasville, Ky., on Tuesday, Aug. 26 from 5 to 8:30 p.m. ... Read the full article