Sen. Landrieu Presses to End Horse Slaughter at ‘Horses on the Hill’ Event Urges Congress to pass the Safeguard American Food Exports Act WASHINGTON—Today, at the “Horses on the Hill” event, U.S. Senator Mary L. Landrieu, D-La., joined Rep. Jim Moran, D-Va., school children and citizen advocates to press for passage of the...
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Responsible Horse Breeders Council Endorses Federal Bill to End Horse Slaughter WASHINGTON, (Responsible Horse Breeders) – —As part of its efforts to protect American horses from inhumane treatment of slaughter plants, a council of reputable and influential horse breeders from around the U.S. has announced its support for the Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE)...
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Animal welfare organizations support move to block spending WASHINGTON, (ASPCA< HSUS< AWI) — Congress could once again ban the use of federal funds to inspect horse slaughter plants in the United States if it follows the lead of the White House—a move that is strongly supported by The Humane Society of the United States,...
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Members of Congress, National Animal Welfare Groups, Veterinarian, Equestrians Gather to Protect Horses and American Public Legislators introduce bill to prohibit cruel slaughter of horses for human consumption WASHINGTON, D.C.—The ASPCA (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals), the Animal Welfare Institute, The Humane Society of the United States, Humane Society...
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Horse Meat Scandal in Europe WASHINGTON, (HSUS) – The Humane Society of the United Sstates has been battling against the slaughter of American horses for human consumption for many years. With kill plants shuttered in the United States, the field of battle is increasingly on foreign soil; our neighbors in Canada and Mexico are taking...
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Council Will Develop Strategic Initiatives to Keep Horses out of the Slaughter Pipeline WASHINGTON, (HSUS) – The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare. The goal of the council is to decrease the number...
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By Wayne Pacelle, HSUS George, a recent arrival to our Duchess Sanctuary in Oregon.Photo by Jennifer Kunz WASHINGTON, (HSUS) – The abuse of the horse provided the original impetus for creation of the American humane movement in the second half of the 19th century. But with the development of the internal combustion engine in the...
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Bureau of Land Management Wild Horse Roundups Lack Oversight for Animal Welfare The Humane Society of the United States calls upon the Bureau of Land Management to implement its long overdue Comprehensive Animal Welfare Program Photo by Terry Fitch WASHINGTON, (HSUS) – The Humane Society of the United States is calling on the Bureau...
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Program to Connect Equine Professionals to Help Horses in Crisis WASHINGTON, (HSUS) – —The Humane Society of the United States is launching a new program to help horses rescued from cruelty and neglect cases or natural disasters. The HSUS’ Safe Stalls Horse Rescue Network will be a nationwide system of horse rescue groups, equine...
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February 9-11, Wellington Florida- The 2013 Dressage Summit – A Rare Opportunity For Dressage Enthusiasts To Engage with an Unprecedented Lineup Of the World’s Top Trainers Photo by Steven Long WELLINGTON, (JRPR) – For dressage enthusiasts, winter in Wellington is the best way to usher in the new year. Each year, familiar faces and...
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