California Man Takes Plea Deal in 2015 Horse Abuse Case
Pat Raia
June 8, 2016
Frederick Atkinson pleaded no contest to charges connected to 41 horses removed from a California property last year.
Frederick Atkinson pleaded no contest to charges connected to 41 horses removed from a California property last year.
The Idaho woman transported a free-roaming mare to an animal sanctuary because the horse appeared malnourished.
Nearly 90 California horses were evacuated to the Pierce College Equestrian Center, in Woodland Hills.
The 23-year-old Thoroughbred gelding was euthanized June 6 due to the infirmities of old age.
Of the 765 respondents, 353 (46%) said they are most likely to use a western saddle for a trail ride or hack.
Public comments will be accepted through July 6.
The groups believe increased PZP use could reduce the need to maintain horses in holding facilities.
These annual scholarships are awarded to AAEP-member veterinarians who are beginning careers in equine research.
Seven horses at one Cooke County breeding farm tested positive for the neuropathogenic form of the virus in late May.
Specialists will share how the Wild Horse and Burro Program works and showcase adoptable animals in demonstrations.
The award recognizes individuals or groups working to provide a better life for Thoroughbreds or those caring for them.
The event for county and state officials will take place Aug. 1-3 at Morehead State University.
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A half-dozen horses were rescued from rising flood waters from the Brazos River.
The top two finishers at an event in Doha earlier this year have tested positive for human erythropoietin (EPO).
Glaucine, thought to have bronchodilatory and anti-inflammatory properties, is found in the tulip poplar tree.
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