(Sturgis) The American Horse League on behalf of its membership in South Dakota and nationwide learned this afternoon that charges have been filed in connection with the theft and abuse of South Dakota Cowgirl Wendy Halweg’s horse Dually.
Wendy Halweg and her Barrel Horse Dually were competing in the Ft. Pierre Rodeo at the [...]
THE AMERICAN HORSE LEAGUE LEARNS THAT CHARGES HAVE BEEN PRESSED IN CONNECTION WITH THE FT. PIERRE HORSE THEFT AND ABUSE CASE
In My Opinion – Cheated, an Editorial Comment on the Horse Industry from AHL member Dorothy Snowden
It began in the days of Carry Back, my infatuation with horse racing, maturing into a lifelong love as Secretariat and Seattle Slew left their indelible hoofprints on Belmont’s homestretch. Years, occupied by grooming, mucking stalls, late nights foaling, pedigrees memorized, and every last dime spent, all marked by the first Saturday in May.
But now [...]
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Media Appearance
The American Horse League was set to appear again on the Equine Welfare Alliance’s blog talk radio program “Howling Ridge” however the appearance was cancelled due to technical difficulties on their end. We will certainly look forward to the next opportunity to discuss the issues with the opposition.
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First Town Hall Meeting
The American Horse League held its first Town Hall meeting in Newell, South Dakota last week. Things are going along well and support remains strong. Going forward the support seems to stand behind continuing work in Washington DC and arranging meetings with our supporters and even those groups in opposition to horse processing [...]
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Chase Adams’ Statement on HR 1018
I am shocked and outraged by this action of the House of Representatives. The Congress of the United States holds the Public’s Lands in trust for the use of the Public. These Public Lands were set aside in the West during the period of expansion and Statehood to be used for the greater public [...]
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THE MEMBERS OF THE AMERICAN HORSE LEAGUE CALL ON THE SENATE TO REJECT THE “ROAM” ACT
(Sturgis, SD) The members of the American Horse League were disappointed Friday to learn that the House of Representatives passed the Restore our Mustangs or ROAM Act and now call on the Senate to reject this legislation. According to Chase Adams, CEO of [...]
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THE AMERICAN HORSE LEAGUE JOINS WITH THE US CATTLEMEN ASKING CONGRESS TO REJECT THE ROAMING HORSES AND BURROS ACT
(Sturgis, SD) The American Horse League has learned that the sponsors of the Roaming Horses and Burros Act, H.R. 1018, intend to bring this legislation to the House Floor for a vote this week. The Members of the American Horse League nationwide have joined with the US Cattlemen’s Association and other interested groups in asking [...]
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Letter to the Stanley County States’ Attorney Regarding Wendy Halweg’s Horse
July 15th, 2009
Stanley County States’ Attorney
Mr. Tom Maher
Stanley County Courthouse
P.O. Box 595
Fort Pierre, SD 57532
Mr. Maher,
I am writing on behalf of our membership to the American Horse League, asking that you please do everything you can to expedite and charge the individual or individuals responsible for the theft and abuse of Wendy Halweg’s horse. [...]