“It’s no wonder that burnout and depression rates are so high in this profession, especially here where vets are expected to have expert knowledge not just on people’s pet horses but on cattle, swine, sheep, goats and god only knows what else folks have running around on their farmsteads.” (more…)
The American Quarter Horse Association has released its 2023 Stud Book and Registration Committee Agenda items. One item on the agenda has garnered quite a bit of social media attention. Kayla Zielke weighs in on the proposed item: (more…)
The Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act that took effect July 1 and bans race-day doping must be properly implemented and enforced for the law to be successful. (more…)
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby offers a retrospective on the career of Bob Baffert and wonders about the future of the world-famous race trainer. (more…)
Animal Wellness Action’s Marty Irby has been following the progress of American horse racing closely. Given the developments of the past weeks, he offers this follow-up to his article from two weeks ago and further calls for change in the anti-doping regulations. (more…)
Although the 50th anniversary of the Wild Horse Protection Law just passed, Wyoming’s Mustangs are scheduled for one of the federal government’s largest removals. Dr. Joanna Grossman of the Animal Welfare Institute tells more. (more…)
Dr. Joanna Grossman shares her thoughts on the latest push to remove wild horses from the western states. (more…)
“Allowing McConnell to return is a disgrace that has given both the Celebration and Governor Bill Lee, who attended the event on Saturday night, another black eye.” (more…)
We may be able to manage much of our horse’s medical care on our own, but should we? The short answer: No. If we do, we may not be able to get a vet when we really need one. (more…)
Marty Irby and Ashley Avis issue a plea to those in Washington to stop the roundup of the iconic Onaqui herd. (more…)
“While racing enthusiasts sip their signature black-eyed Susan cocktails at the Preakness, we will all have to wonder whether the racing industry will continue to allow those who are doping horses to give the sport another black eye …” (more…)
As moves are made in Congress to modify and discuss the PAST Act (S. 1007), we’re here to bring you varying perspectives and updates. Today’s op-ed comes from Candace Wade, who feels strongly that the current compromise offers no protection for the horses. (more…)
