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Cross-posted from The Blood-Horse by TOM LaMARRA Declines in the number of foals and registered horses have created challenges for the equine industry at large, though the situation has raised another major question: Where have all the owners gone? This year’s American Horse Council National Issues Forum was titled, “Where Have All the Horses Gone?”… Continue reading Racing focuses on drop in owners, registered horses
Written by JAMES R. CARROLL Louisville Courier-Journal WASHINGTON (May 13, 2012) — America’s horse industry has contributed more than $8.7 million to state and federal campaigns and political parties since 1989, according to an analysis by the nonpartisan Sunlight Foundation. Equine-related interests also have spent $2.2 million lobbying in Washington, the foundation said. Political action… Continue reading Horse industry ponies up for political campaigns
Special Report by JANE ALLIN A collection of acronyms to ponder: American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) United Organizations of the Horse (UOH) American Horse Council (AHC) North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC) Equine Health and Welfare Council (EHWC) National… Continue reading Sponsoring Horse Slaughter: Pfizer – The Company That Keeps on Giving
The causes of animal neglect and abuse vary, but two main ones generally are economic reasons and ignorance of what proper care of horses entails. By NANCY BRANNON | Mid-South Horse Review News | Story URL This year’s American Horse Council National Issues Forum focused on welfare of the horse. Dr. Scott Palmer, former President… Continue reading Focus on the welfare of the horse (how vet groups see it)
Cross-posted from Horse Talk New Zealand The board of directors of the United States Arabian Horse Association has passed a motion in support of re-establishing horse slaughter plants in the US. It also voiced its support for equine rescue and responsible horse ownership. The resolution passed read: "Whereas, there is great concern regarding the humane… Continue reading Arabian Horse Association board backs US slaughter plants
Written by JADED MARE Umm, Tuesday's Horse gets emails from time to time complaining about me, saying I am a "mare" and a very "jaded" one at that. Heck yeah! Seems people think I see a pro-horse slaughter whore behind every bush, and am linking all kinds of innocent people together with the bad ones,… Continue reading American (Quarter) Horse Council? (US)
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