Animals Welfare

Room to roam: House votes to protect wild horses
[Jul. 17, 2009] "It is a disgrace to our heritage." However, no comparable bill has been sponsored in the Senate, which doesn't bode well for final passage of the measure. ...

Pit bull dogs rescued in raid face uncertain future
[Jul. 14, 2009] It was the most comprehensive dog fighting bust in U.S. history as law enforcement agencies from eight different states joined forces to raid multiple dog fighting operations on July 8, 2009. To date 30 people have been arrested and 400-plus dogs have been rescued. By Sharon Seltzer

Animal welfare activists threaten nation’s agriculture
[Jul. 10, 2009] Clouds loom over agriculture today. According to Roger Berry, the average American is three generations removed from the farm while animal rights groups don’t understand the importance of animal agricultural. By Elizabeth Barrett

Rodeo Horse Stolen & Abused
[Jul. 10, 2009] It's one of the most despicable crimes a person could do to an animal: abuse it. Someone stole a top notch professional rodeo horse in Ft. Pierre last weekend and did just that. Now its owner wants those responsible brought to justice.

A lifelong equestrian love affair
[Jul. 10, 2009] The Arabian horse was brought into the bidding arena with a barbed wire halter around its head. As always, 7-year-old Margaret Meehan had accompanied her mother, a certified trainer and buyer of horses, and teacher of children, to the horse auction in Saudi Arabia, where the family lived.

3rd animal dies at Calgary Stampede
[Jul. 10, 2009] A steer has died at the Calgary Stampede, the third animal fatality during this year's rodeo and chuckwagon competitions.

Panola County man charged with felony theft of livestock
[Jul. 10, 2009] Friday, July 10, 2009 - Panola County officials have charged a Longbranch man with felony theft of livestock.

Julie Bourriague Joins Friends of Rodeo
[Jul. 8, 2009] Linda Burdidck announces the new addition to our Friends of Rodeo family, Julie Bourriague. I've known Julie for several years now and am overjoyed at her offer to come on board to help promote and further our organization's goals. Julie will be working closely with me, learning the ropes, while assisting me in the FoR booth. She will also be helping to secure much needed funding and marketing opportunities. Please read Julie's "bio" below - I'm sure you'll agree, she's going to be a great asset!

Horse slaughter humane option for abandoned animals, bureau says
[Jan. 27, 2009]

Hadeed sad over abandoned horses
[Jan. 17, 2009] JOE HADEED, former trainer, now breeder/owner and chairman of the Trinidad and Tobago Racing Authority (TTRA), was saddened by the news clip on television channel CNC3 on Tuesday night, which highlighted the plight of racehorse, Sunny. The animal was abandoned and had to be rescued by animal lovers.

AQHA Continues Focus on Animal Welfare Issues
[Jan. 17, 2009] The American Quarter Horse Association's Executive Committee has approved the Animal Welfare Assurance Task Force recommendations, and is moving forward to implement the suggestions.

An Epidemic of Abandoned Horses
[Jul. 7, 2008] The pace of animal rescue has skyrocketed the past year, especially for horses, as people from Colorado who have lost their properties in the national housing crisis abandon them when they move out.

The Slaughter Debate: Solving the Puzzle
[Jun. 13, 2008] Horse slaughter. The topic ignites passion on both sides of the debate. Anti-slaughter groups see the practice as an inhumane and tragic end to an animal that some say occupies a gray area between livestock and pet. Their vocal opposition has led to a proposed slaughter ban that was passed by the House and, as of press time, remains in the Senate.

Nebraska Department of Agriculture Issues Import Order for Rodeo Cattle
[Apr. 2, 2008] In an ongoing effort to help protect the health of Nebraska's livestock, the Nebraska Department of Agriculture (NDA) has issued an Import Order for rodeo cattle entering Nebraska.