Readers Respond: Double-Decker Dilemma
More than 2,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you support federal legislation banning equine transport in double-decker trailers for any purpose?”
During the Nov. 2 American Horse Council (AHC) Issues Forum held in Lexington, Ky., AHC President Jay Hickey reviewed legislation and regulations pending at the federal level that could affect the horse industry. Riding on Public Lands Michigan State University’s Large Animal Hospital has been helping prepare retired racehorses for other occupations. Working together with CANTER, these horses receive necessary medical and surgical care, and then are sent on to new homes and ne An 11-year-old Long Prairie, Minn., girl will receive a new pony to replace the one that was killed in a pasture outside her home. Katie Symalla will receive the 8-month-old filly today (Nov. 10). A Long Prairie woman, Sue The Bureau of Land Management will reopen its National Wild Horse and Burro center north of Reno, Nev., on Nov. 13, the agency said Thursday. The center in Palomino Valley was voluntarily closed to the public on Sept. 26 as a precaution A veterinarian who has been caring for the 42 equine survivors of an Oct. 27 semitrailer rollover accident in Wadsworth, Ill., says the animals are mending and are nearly ready to go to new homes. Placement coordinators for the horses are in the Dennis E. Brooks, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVO, a professor of ophthalmology at the University of Florida College of Veterinary The Unwanted Horse Coalition has released a new informational brochure and handbook. “We’ve updated the brochure to reflect the growth the coalition has experienced over the last year,” said Tom Lenz, DVM, group chairman. “Th Click here to see the Nov. 7 edition of The Ryder Report, a recent feature added to TheHorse.com. The Ryder Report is a weekly video broadcast presented by News Editor Erin Ryder, The U.S. Bureau of Land Management said it will offer over 100 wild Kiger mustangs for adoption at auction this month. “With the animals being gathered from the range only every three or four years, this adoption is highly anticipated and A two-day conference Dec. 12-13 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing will provide a forum for the state’s equine enthusiasts to engage in discussions and presentations examining the industry’ The American Horse Council (AHC) held a day-long Issues Forum at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 2. This is the second such forum held outside the AHC’s base in Washington, D.C. Topics covered included: Less than week after a double-decker trailer rollover caused the death of 17 horses, a member of the Illinois General Assembly introduced legislation that would ban the use of such trailers to transport horses for any reason. Ill. State Azure skies, crisp autumn air, a palette of changing colors, gorgeous horses, and reduced admission fees await visitors to the Kentucky Horse Park during the new winter hours. “Fall and winter can be great times to visit the Kentucky Click here to see the Oct. 31 edition of The Ryder Report, a recent feature added to TheHorse.com. The Ryder Report is a weekly video broadcast Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.comWeekly PollCreate a free account with TheHorse.com! |
