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Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., was joined by actress Bo Derek and the daughter and granddaughter of Willie Nelson in Washington D C on April 25, to build support for her legislation that would prohibit inhumane killing of American horses for food.
When Mitt Romney participated in a discussion of horses with Sean Hannity in early April, he was asked about his wife’s horses, and the fact that she takes breaks from the campaign for the benefits that riding horses gives her.
On March 8, 2012, World Horse Welfare celebrated the launch of their 85th anniversary in style with a reception evening at Buckingham Palace.
Nationally known Tennessee Walking Horse trainer Jackie McConnell and several of his associates have been indicted on 52 counts of violating the federal Horse Protection Act (including 18 felony counts), and also charged with numerous violations of the Tennessee Cruelty to Animals Statute.
For what it is worth, a lighter note has emerged in the Murdock phone hacking scandal as Prime Minister David Cameron has confirmed he did ride a former police horse loaned to former News International boss Rebekah Brooks.
Canadian farrier Larry Rumsby APF of Bromont, Quebec received special recognition recently when he was named the first honorary member of the American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF).
The Humane Society of the United States has named Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., the 2011 Humane Horsewoman of the Year. Champion because of her work on the horse slaughter ban and Tennessee walking horse protection
Country music superstar Paul Brandt is returning to the Calgary Stampede for not one, but 10 performances! From July 6-15, Brandt will be featured with The Young Canadians of the Calgary Stampede on the TransAlta Stage for “Century”, the Calgary Stampede’s Centennial Grandstand Show.
A previously un-named horse fly found in Australia has been named after Beyonce Knowles who is famous world-wide for her singing, dancing, and show business talents. The fly was first collected in 1981, the same year the singer was born.
Colorado State University has announced that Dr. Mark Stetter has been named dean of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The college is home to one of the top-ranked veterinary programs in the nation as well as nationally recognized infectious disease, cancer and other health research programs.
