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  • Oakland Horse Sanctuary to Host Rare Open House

    The Duchess Santuary, operated by The Fund for Animals is extending an invitation to the public to visit the sanctuary and meet the Duchess Sanctuary herd, all horses rescued from abuse and neglect.

    Flossie Sellers - March 19, 2015 09:09

  • Controversy Over Registering Cloned Horses Continues

    Abraham and Veneklasen, plaintiffs in a cloning law suit, contend that AQHA’s Stud Book and Registration Committee conspired to keep cloned horses out because of greater competition in both breeding and racing.

    Flossie Sellers - March 18, 2015 11:38

  • FEI Suspends United Arab Emirates from International Horse Competitions

    Following an investigation by the International Equestrian Federation, which found horse welfare abuses and rule violations, the United Arab Emirates horse competition team has been suspended indefinitely.

    Flossie Sellers - March 12, 2015 10:39

  • Researchers Show Horses Do Understand Human Gestures

    A group of Italian-based scientists have demonstrated that horses are not only capable of reading human actions but can also change the way they respond to a task based on their own experiences.

    Flossie Sellers - March 9, 2015 13:23

  • Rescued Horses Again Falling Victim to Slaughter Buyers at Auction

    According to Habitat for horses, a group of horses that had already been rescued once from an owner now facing animal cruelty charges, has been sent to auction, where bidders tried to save them again, this time from slaughter.

    Flossie Sellers - March 9, 2015 09:03

  • Where Did All That Horse Manure Go? The Lowly Dung Beetle Knows!

    Research supports what many savvy horse owners have known for years, that by burying and consuming horse manure, dung beetles improve nutrient recycling and soil structure in pastures as well as getting rid of the manure.

    Flossie Sellers - March 6, 2015 09:32

  • Horses Included on Read Across America Day in Maryland

    To celebrate the National Education Association's Read Across America Day, Maryland Senator Ed Reilly donated copies of Valerie Ormond's book 'Believing In Horses, Too' to schools in his district.

    Flossie Sellers - March 4, 2015 09:36

  • USRider: Trailer Preparation Tips for Travel Season with Your Horses

    On its website, USRider has carefully developed the Equine TRAVEL SAFETY Area with helpful and practical topics - free and available to members and non-members alike, so horse owners can use these tips to greatly reduce the chances of being stranded on th

    Flossie Sellers - March 3, 2015 09:28

  • Pennsylvania Horse Trainer Sentenced for Rigging Races

    Wells' sentencing came more than a year after he, two other trainers and a track employee were arrested following a probe by state and Dauphin County officials and the FBI.

    Flossie Sellers - February 23, 2015 10:06

  • Rescue Groups Assist in Removal of Horses from Suspected Neglect on Monroe County Farm

    The officers and a local veterinarian found five horses at the site in an extremely emaciated condition, as well as a deceased pony and then served a warrant to seize custody of the horses.

    Flossie Sellers - February 20, 2015 13:30

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