Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
Animal protection groups are hoping legislation banning the slaughter of horses for people to eat gets to the president’s desk before the lame duck session ends this year.
Before the elections, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill
The Roman emperor Caligula is fabled to have made his horse a senator. The Dutch Party for Animals won’t go that far, but looks set to score a milestone in elections Nov. 22 by becoming the first animal rights party in Europe to have its own
An off-duty police officer in Brazos County, Texas, shot and killed his neighbor’s Miniature Horse stallion on Friday (Nov. 17), saying the loose Mini had injured his full-size horses, reports
A 32-year-old Union, S.C., man has died after the car he was driving struck a horse in western Union County.
George Holloway was heading home to Union from Greenville on Thursday night when his Ford Focus hit a horse crossing state Highway
Every horse owner has at some time wished that his or her steed could suddenly turn into Mr. Ed and talk about its likes, dislikes, pains, and fears. Because that’s not likely to happen, a new online educational program is available to help hors
The EponaShoe is a polyurethane horseshoe that can flex with the hoof. It supports the frog properly, and is a great choice if you are concerned about hoof health and soundness.
Desert Orchid, the former Cheltenham Gold Cup winner who built up a huge fan following as one of Britain’s most popular racehorses, died Monday, Nov. 13, at 27.
Former trainer David Elsworth said the gray gelding –nicknamed “Dessie” — died
Five years ago a special ecoterrorism task force was stymied by a string of firebombings that caused some $30 million in damage to western ranger stations, genetic engineering facilities, a truck dealership, a ski resort, wild horse corrals, and
While at the 2006 NRHA Futurity & Adequan North American Affiliate Championship Show in Oklahoma City, you won?t want to miss this year?s extravaganza, the Second Annual Denim & Diamonds Gala. The highly anticipated event is scheduled fo
Edited press release
A cross-section of prominent participants from the Thoroughbred breeding and racing industry who participated in the Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit in Lexington, on Oct. 16-17, have drafted recommended
The most important piece of animal welfare legislation for nearly a century received Royal Assent today (Nov. 8).
By updating and bringing together more than 20 pieces of animal welfare legislation relating to farmed and non-farmed animals,
The Unwanted Horse Coalition met officially for the first time under the auspices of the American Horse Council at the United States Equestrian Federation headquarters in Lexington Oct. 31.
Meeting participants discussed a number of
With fewer veterinarian students choosing to move to rural areas or work with large animals, Oklahoma lawmakers are taking a look at initiatives that could lure graduates in those directions. Proposals considered by the House Agriculture an Courageous, industrious and remarkable volunteers and organizations were honored by The British Horse Society at a prestigious awards ceremony. Individuals and groups were presented with awards by guest of honor Desi Dillingham, The New York Racing Association has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection, charging that the state of New York’s failure to approve a long-stalled casino project for Aqueduct Racetrack has pushed it toward insolvency. Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with |
