A U.K. man found guilty in July 2007 of causing unnecessary suffering to an injured stallion was told to pay further costs of ?750 ($1,532) when he appealed against the conviction at Norwich Crown Court on Sept. 28.
In October 2005, the
Pfizer Animal Health has announced the winners of the Solitude IGR Take Back the Yard Sweepstakes. Peggy Dahle of Nipomo, Calif., Heather Carlson of Worthing, S.D., and Catherine Wilde of Shelbyville, Ky., each won a grand prize package worth
The HOOFix High-Density Pad is a durable hoof pad that fits inside the HOOFix Emergency Boot to provide extra cushioning for horses with laminitis or sore feet. The high-density pad cushions and provides shock attenuation.
The new Rambo Luggage Range is a collection designed for the needs of equestrians. The black and gold luggage is made from Jacquard fabric with nylon lining and offers features to transport clothing, boots, and tack.
The American Quarter Horse Foundation recently announced the addition of a fund to support the research of critical injuries in horses to its equine research program. The fund was named in honor of Refrigerator, American Quarter Horse racing’
AMP Research introduces the BedStep, the first rear mounted tailgate step that works with the tailgate open or closed, and is engineered to OEM standards for fit, function, and durability.
Dreamchaser PMU Rescue and Rehabilitation Inc. is having a fundraiser to purchase hay and grain for 38 rescued mares and foals, weanlings, and yearlings.
Hay is costing the rescue grou
Keeneland has cataloged a sale-record total of 5,415 lots for its November breeding stock sale, which will be held in Lexington. The auction, the largest of its kind in the world, will run for 15 days, Nov. 5-19.
November Sale catalogs will be
One year after a trailer hauling 42 horses to slaughter overturned on Interstate 44 in Franklin County, Mo., many of the horses have recovered and are available for adoption
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of those responsible for the intentional mutilation of a 15-year-old Quarter Horse in Bristol,
Horse farm owners are being asked to participate in the 2007 Census of Agriculture, which will help determine the size and economic impact of the horse industry in the United States.
According to the American Horse Council (AHC), the census
Kentucky racing stewards have suspended veterinarian Dr. Rodney Stewart for five years for numerous violations of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority’s medication regulations.
The suspension was ordered following an investigation into items
Melinda Merck, DVM, forensic veterinarian with the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals will present at the American Humane Association’s annual conference in Alexandria, Va. next week.
Merck frequently testifies as a
In light of the recent death of a carriage horse in New York City, the Humane Society of the United States reiterated its call for more humane working conditions, and suggested removing horses from congested city streets and implementing the
By using the Succeed Equine Fecal Blood Test, horse owners and veterinarians are able to detect occult blood within the GI tract–one obvious indicator of digestive distress.
The SuperLite fork is designed for anyone that likes a lighter fork with the quality of an all-steel head. The 41-inch hardwood handle and 12-inch head make this a perfect barn tool for young pony club riders or adults that want a smaller lightweight
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