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  • Update: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

    The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011 (S. 1176) was introduced in the United States Senate, Thursday, June 9, 2011, by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) with 14 originating co-sponsors. S. 1176 makes it il

    Flossie Sellers - June 21, 2011 10:37

  • Horses Euthanized Because of Temperament

    The British Ministry of Defense is under fire from animal rights groups after admitting that it put down healthy horses simply for having a "bad temperament."

    Flossie Sellers - February 14, 2012 10:22

  • USDA Moves to Protect Horses from Soring

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    Flossie Sellers - January 5, 2012 13:25

  • Horses Providing Ferry Power in India

    Horses at Alibaug beach navigate their way through waist-deep seawater to ferry tourists to the Kolaba fort in what as seen by horse lovers as a cruel practice as the horses are forced to ferry tourists through waist-deep sea water to and from the fort.

    Flossie Sellers - February 24, 2012 12:55

  • Horses with Winter Hair May Not Need Blankets

    Except for horses with very short hair, a blanket may not be the best thing for horses kept outside in winter, especially when it’s wet, said Mark Russell, assistant professor-equine extension, for the University of Arkansas Division of Agriculture

    Flossie Sellers - December 28, 2011 15:12

  • How and Where Do Horse Injuries Occur?

    New research by Dr. Rosie Owen at Liverpool University, shows that horses are injured far more frequently than thought, and the surprising findings reveal that most injuries occur during turnout rather than during riding exercises.

    Flossie Sellers - December 5, 2011 10:30

  • Vet School Launching Horse Feed Survey

    A research team from the University of Nottingham's School of Veterinary Medicine and Science is appealing for horse riders and owners to come forward to take part in a unique new study into equine nutritional supplements, in the hope of improving und

    Flossie Sellers - October 31, 2011 11:42

  • Video: How to Get the Most from Hay Sample

    Taking a hay sample for analysis involves more that simply selecting the sample based on the way the hay looks. According to Dr. Clair Thunes, "It's not uncommon for horse owners to select hay simply based on what looks "good", or the recommendations

    Flossie Sellers - August 31, 2011 09:46

  • How to Get the Most From Your Veterinarian

    In a blog post on Equine Envelope, Linda Spahr discusses "How to Get the Most from Your Veterinarian" and includes some very timely tips and information that can be helpful to all horse owners:

    Flossie Sellers - September 15, 2011 12:40

  • Warning: Sand Colic Cases Increasing

    Lack of snow cover in pastures and other areas where horses forage is causing veterinarians to warn their clients about an increase in sand colic. When horses nibble low-lying forage and ingest sand in areas where sandy soil is the norm, the sand settles

    Flossie Sellers - March 25, 2012 12:30

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