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  • Over Fifty Neglected Equines Seized in Virginia

    According to a press release from Dinwiddie County Chief of Fire & EMS Dennis Hale, 50 horses have been seized from a private property, but are remaining on the property at this time because no facility in Dinwiddie is big enough to handle the large group

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2012 09:47

  • Rutgers Equine Center Lauches "Horse Heroes"

    The Rutgers Equine Science Center recently launched “Horse Heroes,” a new initiative offering sponsorships for the horses in its research herd. The goal of the “Horse Heroes” program is to raise funds to purchase grain, hay, bedding, and veterinar

    Flossie Sellers - September 22, 2011 14:45

  • Five Tips for Enjoyable Horse Camping

    With spring already here and summer coming soon, the notion of a horse camping trip may have crossed your mind. Horse camping is becoming more popular and is definitely an exciting form of camping trip. For maximum enjoyment, select some good company and

    Flossie Sellers - May 17, 2012 11:14

  • Starving Horses and Donkeys Rescued in Texas

    The SPCA of Texas seized eight starving animals from two Kaufman County properties this past week. One horse was found wandering the streets in Terrell and five horses and two donkeys were removed from a residence in Kemp where neighbors said the owners h

    Flossie Sellers - September 26, 2011 08:58

  • Spooked Horse Rescued after Swimming Out to Sea

    According to Santa Barbara Harbor Patrol, a horse was rescued this past week after bucking off his rider and swimming more than two miles out to sea during a photo shoot.

    Flossie Sellers - May 18, 2012 16:15

  • International Equine Welfare Advocates Meet

    Today, 9/26/2011, just outside Washington, DC, in a hotel in Alexandria Virginia, a motivated group of equine welfare activists is meeting to bring together ideas and coordinate action to confront the many important issues that face horses, their owne

    Flossie Sellers - September 26, 2011 11:15

  • Will Genetic Testing of Horses Find a Winner?

    According to a Binghamton University biologist, it may be possible to boost the odds of getting a winner with a simple genetic test of thoroughbreds. All that is needed is one strand of hair from the horse's mane to  test for a gene that is vital

    Flossie Sellers - May 19, 2012 10:06

  • Efficacy of Initial Horse Training Techniques Studied

    On the 30th of August 2011 the scientific paper  authored by Drs. Veronica Fowler, Mark Kennedy and David Marlin entitled ‘A comparison between the Monty Roberts technique and a conventional UK technique for initial training of riding horses’ was acc

    Flossie Sellers - September 26, 2011 13:13

  • I'll Have Another Wins Preakness

    I'll Have Another edged out Bodemeister today to become the first horse since 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown. The horse's next challenge is the Belmont Stakes coming up in three weeks.

    Flossie Sellers - May 19, 2012 17:20

  • Ways to Reduce Costs of Horse Ownership

    Because of the economy, many horse owners are attempting to find ways to lower the cost of caring for their horses without endangering their horse's health. Here are several ways to keep costs down:

    Flossie Sellers - September 26, 2011 13:29

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