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  • Horse Rescued from Septic Tank

    A 34-year-old quarter horse fell into a septic tank in north east Portland , Oregon on Monday, March 26, 2012, and was left with only her head showing above ground level.

    Flossie Sellers - March 27, 2012 13:49

  • California Horses Returning Home

    A group of West Coast horses are headed back home after spending several months in Michigan.

    Flossie Sellers - September 12, 2011 09:57

  • Horse Trainer to Fight Bond Restrictions in Soring Case

    A federal judge in Chattanooga has allowed bond for four men charged in a horse soring case, but Jackie McConnell is objecting to the conditions for his bond and will be back in court to fight the restriction that bars him from training horses while wai

    Flossie Sellers - March 16, 2012 15:49

  • Calling All Horse Owners - Important Survey

    With less than a month to go, American Horse Publications is reminding all horse owners that NOW is the time to take the AHP 2012 Equine Industry Survey if you haven't already done so.

    Flossie Sellers - April 20, 2012 12:28

  • Horses, Donkeys, Ponies Must Be Registered

    Irish Agriculture Minister Simon Coveney has signed into law a new order that requires owners of donkeys, ponies and horses to register their premises with the Department of Agriculture.

    Flossie Sellers - February 17, 2012 10:54

  • Canada Puts a Stop to Horses from the USA

    As of Friday, October 12, 2012, horse dealers and "killbuyers" arriving with their trucks filled with American horses slated to be slaughtered in Canada for their meat were told to take their horses and go home.

    Flossie Sellers - October 15, 2012 10:22

  • Canadian Horse Industry - "Robust and Significant"

    Equine Canada has just released its 2010 Canadian Equine Industry Profile Study — the State of the Industry. The 2010 study reports on statistical data derived from the largest equine industry participant survey sample ever completed in Canada.

    Flossie Sellers - September 16, 2011 12:38

  • Horses Helping Kids with Autism

    Researchers have known for some time that horse therapy helps children with autism in many ways when it comes to social interaction and better coordination in physical movement. Now the first scientific study of horse therapy finds its many benefits may h

    Flossie Sellers - July 4, 2012 12:44

  • Cart Horse Protection Assn Advances Welfare

    On a trip to South Africa, Princess Anne of Great Britain took time to visit the Soweto Equestrian Foundation to see the great work they are doing there and to see first [no-glossary]hand the World Horse Welfare Farrier and Saddler Training Programme affi

    Flossie Sellers - April 26, 2012 10:09

  • Caution Important in Driving or Following Horse Trailers

    Recently, a tragic Mid-Michigan automobile accident resulted in the loss of the best Christmas present a little girl could ever receive, her horse. Unfortunately, this accident was allegedly caused by an incident of road rage, when an impatient driver, fr

    Flossie Sellers - June 15, 2012 10:40

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