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  • Queen to Celebrate Horses During Diamond Jubilee

    The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is an international celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries. The 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations will center on an extended weekend from

    Flossie Sellers - April 15, 2012 12:56

  • Race Horse Deaths Caused by Bigger Purses?

    On average, 24 horses die each week at racetracks across America. Many are inexpensive horses racing with little regulatory protection in pursuit of bigger and bigger prizes. These deaths often go unexamined, the bodies shipped to rendering plants and lan

    Flossie Sellers - March 26, 2012 08:05

  • Radiographic and Throat Abnormalities in Yearling Horses

    Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will host an educational forum on July 18 at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion, Saratoga Springs, New York.  An expert veterinary panel will present radiographic images of joints and endoscopic videos of throats in sales yearl

    Flossie Sellers - June 27, 2012 08:37

  • Rags-to-Riches Horse Rescue Adoptions

    What do John D. Rockefeller, Oprah Winfrey, and J. K. Rowling have in common with the stars of Equine Extravaganza’s Horse Rescue Initiative’s newest competition? They all have a compelling Rags-to-Riches story.

    Flossie Sellers - June 1, 2012 09:33

  • Ranch Owner Charged with 30 Counts of Animal Cruelty

    According to information on the Grace Foundation web site, a California ranch owner has finally been charged with 70 counts of animal cruelty and is being held on $252,000 bail, following the discovery of numerous dead horses at his stables back in Apr

    Flossie Sellers - November 1, 2011 10:02

  • Range Report Refutes BLM Claims

    The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign, a national coalition of more than 45 organizations, this week released a Range Resource Report by a former BLM range manager that refutes the Bureau of Land Management’s (BLM’s) rationale for the proposed

    Flossie Sellers - August 17, 2011 11:55

  • Rate My Riding for Horse Enthusiasts

    Quality professional training and instruction can be costly and often out-of-reach for youth and adult riders. But, now with the advent of RateMyRiding.com, professional training at an affordable price is possible—even convenient—with virtual coaching

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2012 08:54

  • Recognizing Horse Hoof-care Professionals

    Do you know a farrier or equine veterinarian who provides much-needed hoof-care work for a therapeutic riding center without charge? Or maybe someone who provides footcare to an equine group in need of help?

    Flossie Sellers - June 11, 2012 11:02

  • Recreational Trails for Riding Horses Threatened

    Federal Highway Administration’s Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which provides funding for recreational trails throughout the country, including those used by equestrians, continues to be threatened. 

    Flossie Sellers - April 9, 2012 08:02

  • Report on Trail Access on Federal Lands

    A study done by the American Horse Council in 2010 to gather information about trail closures or attempted trail closures on federal public lands finds that in recent years a reduction of trails, trail heads and the closure of federal lands to horses and

    Flossie Sellers - August 15, 2011 10:48

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