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  • Call to Ban Horse-drawn Carriages

     An opponent of horse-drawn carriages since 2007, when he introduced the historic bill to ban the trade, Senator Tony Avella recently introduced a similar bill in the NY State Senate. Along with horse advocates including Elizabeth Forel, Senator Avella h

    Flossie Sellers - July 17, 2011 15:17

  • American Paint Horse Association Honors Wonderlichs

    Recently the American Paint Horse Foundation (APHF), which preserves the heritage of the American Paint horse, announced their decision to designate a prominent hallway in the Association’s headquarters as the Wonderlich Hallway in honor of Doc and B

    Flossie Sellers - June 17, 2011 08:43

  • Donkeys Considered Luxury Items

    According to the Irish Examiner, the price for donkeys has dropped by almost 50% in the past two years as many consider them to be luxury items in the current economic climate.

    Flossie Sellers - June 20, 2011 17:59

  • Don't Buy - Rehome a Horse

    A campaign has been launched to persuade people to consider rehoming a horse instead of buying one. In recent years, many horse owners have struggled as a result of no longer being able to afford to care for their horse, resulting in an increase in the nu

    Flossie Sellers - July 12, 2011 12:00

  • EAF Sponsors Riders4Helmets Symposium

    The Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), a national nonprofit that assists horsemen during a time of need caused by catastrophic illnesses and injuries, will sponsor the 2nd Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium on July 23, 2011 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexing

    Flossie Sellers - July 22, 2011 09:38

  • Bad Weather Travel Tips

    The severe weather season is upon us, and when things get rough, we’re reminded to DUCK: · D – Go DOWN to the lowest level. · U – Get UNDER something. · C – COVER your head. · K – KEEP in shelter until the storm has passed

    Flossie Sellers - June 17, 2011 16:28

  • Fire at CSU Damages Equine Reproductive Lab

    CSU equine reproductive laboratory was severely damaged by a fire early the morning of July 26. Though authorities say the building may be a total loss, no humans or animals were injured in the fire. Cause of the fire is currently unknown, and there’s

    Flossie Sellers - July 27, 2011 10:04

  • "Believing in Horses" Wins Award

    AHP Newsgroup: Believing In Horses Earns the Coveted Parent TestedParent Approved (PTPA) Seal of Approval. American Horse Publications (AHP) member Valerie Ormond is pleased to announce her debut novel, Believing In Horses, has been awarded the PTPA Winne

    Flossie Sellers - July 12, 2011 11:37

  • Horses Lost in Barn Fire

    At 12:30 am, May 31, 2011, a barn fire of unknown cause destroyed a barn at True Prospect Farm owned by Boyd Martin. Eleven horses were in the barn at the time. Five horses were evacuated from the barn, but six horses died in the fire. Four hor

    Flossie Sellers - May 31, 2011 18:26

  • How Equestrians Can Save the World

    Celebrate Earth Day Every Day: Top Ten Books on Green Riding, Sustainable Living, and How Equestrians Can Save the World If you and your horse would like to ride greener, live more sustainably, or join - or lead - the charge toward saving the world

    Flossie Sellers - May 26, 2011 17:06

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