Discussions about the welfare of our equine friends
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 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
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, 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. A police horse at the Melbourne Cup Carnival’s Derby Day Thoroughbred race meeting in Flemington, Australia, died today of a suspected heart problem while on routine duty, according to an article in The Herald Sun. The 19-year-old During its meeting on Thursday, November 2, in Louisville, Ky., the board of directors of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium (RMTC) announced future plans regarding anabolic steroids and out-of-competition drug testing, and received an As Churchill Downs prepares to host the Breeders’ Cup World Championships, Kentucky regulators are examining the state’s drug-testing policies and procedures. Upgrades, however, may hinge on state funding. For the Nov. 4 Breeders’ Cup, a full Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with |
