Horse Welfare

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AHC National Issues Forum Set for Denver
“What can you learn in three days? Learn eco-friendly practices for your barn. Learn how to protect your...
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What does equine welfare really mean?
A survey of Canadian horse owners about equine housing practices reveals a disconnect between perceptions...
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U.S. horse racing enters new regulatory era
New and enhanced anti-doping regulations took effect in U.S. Thoroughbred horse racing on March 27 following...
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ASPCA applauds horse-friendly federal budget
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is praising animal welfare advocates for...
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Newly introduced legislation aims to better Enforce the Horse Protection Act, crackdown on animal cruelty
The bipartisan Animal Cruelty Enforcement Act would create a new Animals Crimes section within the Department...
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Understanding horse rescue lingo
Terms like “neglect,” “abuse,” “abandonment” and “stray” have precise legal definitions that can vary...
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5 Misunderstandings about what constitutes horse neglect or abuse
A number of the complaints made about equine rescues are based on misunderstandings.
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What horse rescues do
Equine rescues are an important part of the horse industry, but do you know all that they do? Here’s...