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  • BLM Proposal: Private Ecosanctuaries for Wild Horses

    As part of an ongoing effort to improve its Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced June 29, 2012,  that it is soliciting proposals for private land ecosanctuaries for wild horses.

    Flossie Sellers - July 1, 2012 15:47

  • Hawaiian Donkeys Arrive at Sanctuary

    Mark Meyers and a group of volunteers in both Hawaii and California have come to the rescue of 120 donkeys that were flown from Hawaii to California on September 17, 2011, in a supreme act of compassion.

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2011 12:12

  • HBO Cancels Horse Racing Drama

    HBO has cancelled "Luck," after a third horse had to be euthanized this week. Pressure from animal rights activists and the uncertainty involved when working with live animals took their toll, and HBO made the decision to cancel the show on Wednesday.

    Flossie Sellers - March 15, 2012 09:54

  • Hearing Scheduled on Horse Racing Health and Safety

    On April 30, 2012,  a hearing is scheduled on health and safety issues related to horses and jockeys in horse racing. The hearing before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce  was called by U.S. Rep Joe Pitts of Pennsylvania w

    Flossie Sellers - April 24, 2012 11:18

  • BLM Urged to Postpone Burro Roundup

    Veterinarians, Temple Grandin and Humane Society of U.S.

    Flossie Sellers - June 4, 2012 11:58

  • Homes Found for Rescued Miniature Horses

    The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aanimals Nevins-Farm has announced that three of the 19 miniature horse rescued last month from desperate conditions on a small farm in West Boylston have gone to new homes. 

    Flossie Sellers - April 23, 2012 10:13

  • BLM Wild Horse Gather Begins Today

    The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District will begin the Flanigan, Dogskin Mountain, and Granite Peak Wild Horse Gather on Wed., Jan. 18. The gather is expected to take about five days.

    Flossie Sellers - January 18, 2012 11:06

  • Bond Between Horse and Rider Celebrated in APASSIONATA

    After five million tickets, fifteen countries and nearly a decade of anticipation, North American audiences will finally get to see the breathtaking display of the beauty and the bond between horse and rider that can only be found in APASSIONATA.

    Flossie Sellers - April 27, 2012 11:55

  • Horse Advocates Rally to Save Horses

    Horse advocates gathered near a busy highway Tuesday to demonstrate against the Nevada state Department of Agriculture's plan to round up abandoned horses from a range southeast of Reno and sell them at auction. The reason given for the round-up

    Flossie Sellers - October 26, 2011 11:02

  • Horse Back Riding Is Good for Health

    Research commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS) has found that regular participation in horse riding is good for your health. The research, carried out by the University of Brighton in partnership with Plumpton College looked into the health and

    Flossie Sellers - November 15, 2011 14:11

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