Animal cruelty ballot measure is invalid, Colorado Supreme Court rules
Initiative 16, which would have added livestock to animal cruelty law, violates Colorado’s single-subject requirement The Colorado Supreme Court on Monday rejected a ballot measure that would have placed substantial …
‘Dream barn’ goes sour: Tumalo ranch owner frustrated by dispute with unlicensed contractor
BEND, Ore. (KTVZ) — Mindy Wolfe had a vision for a dream barn on her 10-acre property in Tumalo. In August 2019, she hired a California-based contractor to make her …
What the infrastructure bill could mean for animals
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate passed the $1 trillion infrastructure package, which includes funding for a vast array of public works. Included in this massive bill are some hugely important …
Make an impact for horses (and their owners), join the United Horse Coalition
The United Horse Coalition is actively seeking to expand its membership base with equine organizations like yours. Because of the interest you have in providing your member base with information …
Support the Recreational Trails Program! – Urgent Request
American Trails has served for years as a member of the Coalition for Recreational Trails (CRT) to support the federal Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which has directly funded more than …
Will You Know When It’s Time? Horse Euthanasia, the Hardest Decision by Far
Article by Professor Paul McGreevy, BVSc, PhD, FRCVS This article will help all horse owners who are either grappling with an end-of-life decision or aiming to plan ahead. It covers …
Farming, hunting groups band together to oppose Initiative Petition 13
Article original published in the Capital Press, by George Plaven, on June 13, 2021 SALEM — Signature gathering is underway for a controversial ballot measure in Oregon that, if …
E-bikes on Public Lands: What Equestrians Should Know
Public debate is likely to intensify in 2021 regarding the appropriate role of motorized electric bicycle (e-bike) use in outdoor recreation, including the appropriate role of electric mountain bikes (e-MTBs) …
Outbreak Alert: March 19, 2021 – Equine Influenza in Clackamas County, OR
Source: Attending Veterinarian Number Confirmed: 2; Number Suspected: 2; Number Exposed: 4; Facility Type: Private Facility; Gender: Gelding; Breed: Paint; Onset of Clinical Signs: Not Reported; Clinical Signs: Cough, Fever, …