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  • Second Careers for Racehorses: The Transition from Racetrack to Ribbons

    With their versatility and great work ethic, a retired racehorse can be hugely rewarding, but it’s important to do your homework in order to find the most suitable mount for you.

    Flossie Sellers - February 11, 2015 08:42

  • Gentle Horse Training – Fairly Tale or….

    Since horses are genetically wired to require a herd leader at all times even in my herd of two, me and my horse, I needed to be the herd leader to be safer.

    Flossie Sellers - February 9, 2015 08:51

  • Horses and Water Sometime Don't Mix Well! No Pun Intended

    The bottom line is – Dear Horse, please keep out of the water! Which means we have to find ways to protect them from falling in pools, creeks, cisterns and even their own troughs.

    Flossie Sellers - February 6, 2015 10:39

  • Modern Look At ... THE HOOF Offers Unprecedented Horse Hoof Care Information

    From the casual rider to farrier to barefoot trimmer to trainer to veterinarian … there’s information for every horse caregiver in the new horse care book, A Modern Look At ... THE HOOF.

    Flossie Sellers - February 5, 2015 10:21

  • Rash of Stolen Horses Worry North Alabama Horse Owners

    Since August 2014, 21 horses and mules have been stolen from 7 counties in northern Alabama and authorities think these numbers may be just the tip of the iceberg.

    Flossie Sellers - February 4, 2015 08:10

  • Mud and Cold Lead to Horse Death

    A horse trapped in mud for several hours near Urbana, Maryland, was euthanized Monday night after a lengthy rescue effort involving about 30 people.

    Flossie Sellers - February 3, 2015 11:31

  • Two New Must-Have Books for Your Equine Library

    Bonnie Marlewski-Probert, founder of Whitehall Publishing and veteran horsewoman is proud to announce the release of two new books: One Brain Injury Will Change Your Mind! Written by Deb Lewin and Classical Dressage with Wolfgang May, written and compiled

    Flossie Sellers - February 2, 2015 09:21

  • Authorities Seize 21 Horses after Alert from Passerby

    Indiana authorities in Henry County report that a north Henry County man has surrendered 21 horses, a dog and five puppies after the deaths of four horses on his property.

    Flossie Sellers - January 30, 2015 12:42

  • 28 Neglected Horses Rescued in Galveston, Texas

    The owner was charged with animal cruelty after officers observed on many occasions over a period of time the horses without proper food or water, no shelter from the weather, and living in otherwise squalid conditions.

    Flossie Sellers - January 23, 2015 09:18

  • Honoring the Horse: National Equine Conference Announced

    The Humane Society of the United States will be hosting its first national equine event, Honoring the Horse, at the New Orleans Convention Center on March 31 and April 1, 2015.

    Flossie Sellers - January 23, 2015 08:55

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