A horse got trapped in three feet of silt covered by water in Darlington, County Durham, United Kingdom on Friday, and it took rescuers more than five hours to free the horse, according to an article on thisisthenortheast.co.uk by Graeme
Michigan’s horseracing industry, already reeling from decreases in revenue and the possible closure of Great Lakes Downs after this season, is facing an Oct. 1 shutdown should the state legislature fail to approve a budget.
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An Arizona man has been arrested in the death of his horse, authorities said. James Cude, who lives in a county island east of Mesa was taken into custody Tuesday by the Maricopa County Sheriff’s Office.
“He basically starved the animal to
The recent drought in some Western states, coupled with the aftermath of wildfires, has compounded the problem of wildlife visiting populated areas. Horse owners can initiate simple changes in equine and farm management to reduce the risk
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A carriage horse’s death in New York’s Central Park has renewed animal-rights activists’ concerns about the animals.
Several protesters gathered near the park after a startled horse bolted, injured itself and died yesterday
Superior Court Senior Judge Ben Miller sentenced Roger Lee Prater of Pike County, Ga., to five years after the defendant pled guilty to 31 counts of animal cruelty. Georgia Departmen
The task force formed by United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) to review current safety procedures at USEF licensed competitions recently made its recommendations as part of an effort to monitor safety standards in equestrian sport.
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Wildlife advocates in Nederland, Colo., are opposing a Division of Wildlife plan to trap and kill a mountain lion suspected of killing a Miniature Horse near Nederland.
Jennifer Churchill, spokeswoman for the Division of Wildlife, said
Lean back in the saddle, point heels down, and let the horse pick his own way down the rocky slope. Trust the horse.
There’s little other choice. The slope is at least 45 degrees, maybe steeper. It’s also about 100 feet long. If a horse
September is National Preparedness Month. The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is joining the U.S. Department of Homeland Security, along with other veterinary and equine organizations, to promote the need for equine emergency
The New Jersey Board of Pharmacy has approved a 14-module, eight-hour program for training pharmacy technicians at Wedgewood Pharmacy. The program was developed by the company’s Quality Assurance and Regulatory Affairs Department. Upon completio
With alfalfa harvest falling short and much of Ohio’s pastureland unsuitable for forage due to this season’s drought, managing adequate, high-quality feed for horses has become a challenge for many owners.
Gary Wilson, an Ohio State
The Times of India reported that a 10-year-old boy was hospitalized Sunday (Sept. 2) after being dragge
The Bureau of Land Management will hold a wild horse and burro auction in Livingston, Mont., on Sept. 8. About 52 untrained wild horses and burros from Nevada rangelands will be available through an oral bidding process.
The adoption will b
Colorado State University’s College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences announced Aug. 27 the establishment of the Iron Rose Ranch University Chair in Equine Reproduction, funded with a $3 million gift.
The chair will enhance the
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