
BLM Seeking Comments on Proposed Colorado Gather Plan
The BLM is proposing to gather excess horses in the West Douglas area and Piceance-East Douglas areas.
Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends

The BLM is proposing to gather excess horses in the West Douglas area and Piceance-East Douglas areas.

A total of 303 wild horses were gathered from the range, located 10 miles northeast of Lovelock, Nevada.

The suit seeks the removal wild horses from state lands on grounds that the animals damage those rangelands.
The colt’s bloodwork showed the presence of altrenogest, a product typically used to regulate mares’ estrous cycles.
The policy says racehorses must not be given anabolic steroids. Positive tests will result in a 12-month training ban.
The man allegedly rammed his truck into a horse and rider following a verbal exchange with another horseback rider.
A Texas woman pleaded guilty to an animal cruelty charge connected to the removal of 28 horses from her business.

A state House of Representatives committee is calling on Congress to find new ways to control wild horse populations.
The ASPCA’s Equine Fund awarded more than $1.1 million in grants to support 169 equine rescues in 2014.

Three trainers received suspensions and fines in conjunction with positive stanozolol tests.
Officials will hear from groups involved in an effort to have all racing jurisdictions adopt uniform drug policies.
Nearly 30 horses are receiving rehabilitative care after bring removed from a riding stable near Galveston, Texas.

Dr. Tom Lenz shares information about the “unwanted” horse and changing perceptions of equine welfare.
Two horses were shot by hunters; one horse died in the incident while the other is receiving veterinary treatment.

Five or six coyotes attacked the 27-year-old mare, who was subsequently euthanized as a result of her injuries.

Improper use of some common equine drugs can impact our horses’ health and safety more than some might think.
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