Latest News – The Horse
Hurricane Humberto Hits Texas; Category 1 Expected to Weaken
Hurricane Humberto crashed ashore along southeast Texas early Thursday, bringing heavy rains and maximum sustained winds of up to 80 mph as it made its way to Louisiana, the National Weather Service said.
The Category 1 storm made landfall
Safety for Horses During Hunting Season
Horse owners often worry about safety of their animals during hunting seasons, especially if the horse’s color might be mistaken for a deer or other large game animal. By taking a few simple steps, you can make your horse’s identity clear and reduce the risk of an accident.
$10K Offered for Information on California Horse Shootings
Several people called the Madera, Calif., sheriff’s department to express outrage of the shooting of two horses over the weekend, but one anonymous caller went further, offering $10,000 in cash to anyone with information leading to the shooter,
Barbaro’s Yearling Brother Developing Nicely
Now a yearling, Nicanor is only about a month away from being sent to Ocala, Fla., to be broken by John Stevens at his Thoroughbred horse farm in Marion County. Barbaro fans all around the country are anxious to know how little Nicanor is progressing
AAEP Convention Coming to Orlando in December
The 53rd Annual Convention of the American Association of Equine Practitioners will be held in Orlando, Fla., Dec. 1 through 5, continuing the group’s long history of providing premier continuing education for equine veterinarians, veterinary
Australian Vet: Flu Localized in Small Area of NSW
Illinois Barn Fire Kills 11 Horses
The Associated Press
September 12, 2007
Authorities said 11 horses are dead after fire swept through several barns near the village of Peotone, Ill. No other injuries were reported and no other buildings were damaged near the southwest Chicago suburb. Fire district spokesman Bill New Foot and Mouth Disease Case Suspected in Britain
The Associated Press
September 12, 2007
A suspected case of foot and mouth disease was found in Britain today, the Department of Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA) said on its Web site. The suspected $3.7 Million Colt Tops Keeneland Select Yearling Sale
Leslie Deckard
September 12, 2007
A striking son of Unbridled’s Song brought a final bid of $3.7 million from Coolmore and associates to establish a new high price for the second session and first two days of the Keeneland September sale. |
