Kansas Authorities Probe Horse Killing
Pat Raia
November 5, 2016
A 22-year-old Quarter Horse mare was shot and killed; her 7-month-old foal was unharmed.
A 22-year-old Quarter Horse mare was shot and killed; her 7-month-old foal was unharmed.
The 6-year-old mare nipped the previously undefeated Songbird by a nose to win the 2016 Longines Breeders’ Cup Distaff.
To date, 42 Breeders’ Cup contenders have owners and/or trainers supporting New Vocations’ pledge.
The OIG also says the off-range facility use is noncompliant with some federal regulations and lacks strategic planning,
Two Saddlebred horses tested positive for the non-neuropathogenic strain. One of the horses has been euthanized.
The UHC voted in June 2016 to expand the Operation Gelding program by offering up to $100 per horse gelded.
Electric fencing might not cause horses extra stress, but most stay farther away from an electric fence than a wood one.
The 2018 World Equestrian Games will be held Sept. 10-23 at the Tryon International Equestrian Center.
The program is designed for Thoroughbred owners who spend most of their time outside of the show ring.
Our “Why Does My Horse Do That?” winner wants to know why her mare’s buddy licks the mare after meals.
Shane Westman, APF, is a lifelong horseman and has worked as a farrier for 23 years.
Of the 258 respondents, 49 (19%) said they manage horses in a lesson program, dude string, or riding program.
Jonas Gibson is accused of stealing at least three racehorses.
Robert Webster Jr. will serve a prison term and pay restitution to the owner of the horse that died after being shot.
This year’s America’s Most Wanted Thoroughbred was Fairway King, trained and ridden by Lauren Turner.
Drs. Scott Palmer and Alan Ruggles will provide timely health reports regarding the equine athletes in each race.
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