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Equine Cruelty, Neglect, Starvation
Neglect to the point of suffering is cruelty. Often, the animals have died or have to be euthanized. Why wasn’t this reported earlier? Surely someone saw the situation before it got to that point. Well, maybe not, but if you see a problem and do nothing, are you...
Member Participation Recognition Program
Member Participation Recognition Program As you are all aware the Equine Council continues to function as an unpaid all-volunteer organization. There are some out of pocket expenses for which reimbursement is made but all time involved with PEC activities is donated....
Order from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture
Please note the following order that came out from Pennsylvania Department of Agriculture (PDA) regarding the carcasses of euthanized animals (horses included) using Pentobarbitol... click here for article
Herm Gailey : A Lifetime With Horses
You have seen the name Gailey Legal Group as one of our major sponsors for years. Herm Gailey, in addition to being an attorney, is a horseman and has been one his entire life. As we become "seasoned", there comes a time when we realize that much of what we routinely...
PA Driver License, Vehicle and Trailer Registration Guidelines
As an overview, we must understand that while driver licensing and vehicle registration are separate, they affect each other. Driver licensing has two components. The first is to determine if you are commercial or non-commercial. Simply put, you are...
What Does the Pennsylvania Equine Council Do For You?
We have celebrated more than 30 years of service to the equine community in PA. Over the years we have offered more benefits and broadened our scope of activity in response to the needs and desires of our membership. Please take a moment to review the things we do and...