Program Term Archive
Equines
House Passes Legislation to Restore and Strengthen Wild Horse Protections
Press ReleaseJuly 17, 2009EquinesIn a decisive move, the US House of Representatives today approved a measure to restore basic protections for America's wild horses and burros. Led by Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick...
Justice for Wild Horses and Burros
Equines, Terrestrial WildlifeThe Restore Our American Mustangs (ROAM) Act (H.R. 1018), introduced by House Natural Resources Committee Chairman Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) and National Parks, Forests and Public Lands Subcommittee Chairman Raul Grijalva...
Strides Toward Preventing Horse Slaughter
EquinesThe Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act (H.R. 503/S. 727) now has more than 140 cosponsors in the House and nearly a quarter of the Senate on board. The bill recognizes...
Arkansas Buckles Down on Animal Cruelty
Companion Animals, EquinesWith the recent passage of its felony animal cruelty law, Arkansas has shed its dubious distinction as one of only five states—including Idaho, Mississippi, and the Dakotas—still treating heinous acts...
AWI Establishes Abandoned Horse Reward Fund
Companion Animals, EquinesJust as some people fail to recognize their responsibility to their dogs and cats, so too is the case with horses, many of whom are abandoned by their owners each...
Taken for a Ride
Equines, Terrestrial WildlifeA snowstorm was in full force one wintry day last December when filmmaker Donny Moss decided to film the carriage horse drivers picking up tourists outside Manhattan’s world-famous Plaza Hotel...
Bill to Restore Protection of American Icon Passes House Natural Resources Committee
Press ReleaseApril 29, 2009EquinesThe Restoring Our American Mustangs Act (H.R. 1018) today passed out of the House Natural Resources Committee. Known as the ROAM Act, the bill was introduced by Committee Chairman Nick...
Homes for Horses Coalition Conference Held in Las Vegas
Press ReleaseApril 13, 2009EquinesRepresentatives from dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy and rescue organizations gathered April 9 and April 10 at Bally's Las Vegas for the third annual Homes for Horses...
Attempt to Overturn Illinois Horse Slaughter Ban Stalled in House
Press ReleaseApril 3, 2009EquinesThe Animal Welfare Institute commends the Illinois General Assembly's House of Representatives for reaffirming their commitment to equine welfare by opposing an attempt to overturn the state's 2007 ban on...
Bill to Ban Horse Slaughter Introduced in Senate
Press ReleaseMarch 26, 2009EquinesA bill to ban horse slaughter was introduced in the United States Senate today. Sponsored by Senators Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and John Ensign (R-NV), S. 727, the Landrieu-Ensign "Prevention of...