Rescued Horses Again Falling Victim to Slaughter Buyers at Auction

According to Habitat for horses, a group of horses that had already been rescued once from an owner now facing animal cruelty charges, has been sent to auction, where bidders tried to save them again, this time from slaughter.

The Right Horse Initiative and Zoetis Announce Educational Partnership

Right Horse partners offer their voice, support and expertise to create a unified effort to promote adoption as a preferred method of finding a horse.

Don't Let Early Dog Days of Summer Take a Toll on Your Horse

Equine Herpes Viruses Taking Toll on Pennsylvania Horses

"Equine herpes virus infections in horses, such as those in Pennsylvania, can cause respiratory disease, abortion in mares, neonatal foal death, and neurological disease.”

Sored Horse Sold in Violation of Federal Law

The Prevent All Soring Tactics Act will close the loopholes in the HPA by eliminating the failed system of industry self - policing, prohibiting the use of the “stacks” and chains used to inflict pain on horses and increasing penalties to finally prov

Sharing a Fairy Tale of Heroes and Villains at the Close of a Difficult Year

Tens of thousands of horses are abused, neglected and shipped across our borders for slaughter each year, - But NO HORSE should be subjected to this inhumane fate.

Governor Christie Signs Bill Prohibiting Horse Slaughter

The Humane Society of the United States applauds New Jersey Governor Chris Christie for signing A.2023, a bill that prohibits the slaughter of horses and sale of horse flesh for human consumption, bans the sale of horse meat or products derived from slaug

Horses Have Paid a Genetic Price for Becoming Human Companions

”A comparison of ancient and modern horse genomes has found that thousands of years of serving as human companions has led to damaged DNA in domesticated horses.”

Maryland Horse Tests Postive for Equine Herpes Virus-1

According to the Maryland Department of Agriculture, a horse stabled in Montgomery County has tested positive for the mutant neurotropic form of Equine Herpes Virus.

Horses and Humans Continue at Risk for West Nile Virus in Spite of Cooling Weather

”It’s not too late this fall for horse owners to protect their horses against life-threatening mosquito-borne diseases and vaccination remains the most effective way to protect horses against West Nile virus.”