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Awareness about unwanted horses has grown significantly over the past 20 years, and the horse industry has taken strides to find solutions. But there’s still work to do.
Veterinarians euthanized eight of the horses due complications from severe hoof neglect, including arthritis and laminitis, officials said.
One full-size horse and 23 Miniature Horses allegedly have overgrown hooves, need dental work, and have poor body condition scores.
Now that you’ve acquired your “free” horse, here’s how to keep him healthy.
Here’s what you need to know before acquiring a free (or nearly free) horse.
The ASPCA Rescuing Racers Initiative has granted more than $2 million to help protect former racehorses.
Anne Williams must serve 18 months in jail and pay $300 in fines.
The fund was established to help more than 40 horses abandoned in 2016 and those in need of emergency aid in the future.
Of the 502 respondents, 348 (69%) said they have acquired a horse for free.
Restoring a neglected horse’s health can be rewarding, but also complicated, time-consuming, and sometimes unsuccessful.
The UHVRC has delivered more than 25,000 doses of core vaccines to protect horses in need since its inception in 2009.
The ASPCA’s contest will award $100,000 in grant prizes to equine organizations across the country.
The equine veterinarian is the prosecutor’s most important resource and witness in these cases, one attorney said.
Take a look at six ways vets might become involved as well as the legal considerations when dealing with these cases.
Quality rescues practice good horse husbandry, maintain a realistic annual budget, seek continuing education, and more.
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