News
Horse General
-
Horse Owner Survey Due May 15, 2012
The American Horse Publications (AHP) is launching its second Equine Industry Survey to gauge trends in the U.S. equine industry. The AHP Equine Industry Survey is being sponsored by Kentucky Equine Research, Merck Animal Health, and Pfizer Animal Health.
-
BLM and Forest Service Begin WIld Horse and Burro Round Up
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service have started their round up of wild horses and burros from the Spring Mountain. The government says it's necessary because there are too many animals and not enough food. But wild horse advocates h
-
Number of Horses Lost in Tornados Uncertain
A deadly outbreak of tornados that struck the Midwest between February 28 and March 2, 2012, tore a path of destruction through several states with a high population of horses including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Weather reports show that
-
Increases in Costs of Horse Ownership Discouraging to Many
Horses in America and their owners are facing challenges. While equines will always capture the hearts of men, equine laws and lobbies are creating tension and horse owners and breeders are facing increasing costs and realities that, for some, offset the
-
APHA To Reward Regional Clubs
The American Paint Horse Association has created a new way to reward their network of Regional Clubs for their efforts to encourage participation, recruit new members, offer creative show formats and enhance the exhibitorâs experiences at their Regional
-
American Shetland Pony Creativity Contest Coming Soon
The 2012 Sue Price Memorial Creativity Contest will take place during the American Shetland Pony Clubâs annual convention set for November 8-10 at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, MO. Entries for the Creativity Contest are due by November 8.
-
Zenyatta Foals. It's a Colt!
The long-awaited foal out of 2010 Horse of the Year and 2009 Breeders Cup champion Zenyatta was born March 8, 2012. According to Zenyatta.com, mother and baby are doing well, and the little dark bay colt, sired by Bernardini, has a star on his forehead an
-
Colorado Governor Provides Relief for Drought-stricken Ranchers
Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado has announced measures to provide relief for Coloradoâs drought-stricken farmers and ranchers including those who own horses, cattle and other animals and need hay to survive current conditions.
-
ASPCA Provides Over $1.5 Million to Equine Rescues
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) awarded $1,682,352 in the form of 183 grants to support equine rescue groups in 38 states in 2011. This number represents a $600,000 increase over 2010, the first year equine grants exceeded
-
Rash of Horse Hair Thefts Concerns Officials
The Riverton Ranger is reporting that at least four residents have reported that their horses' Â tails have been cut off in the past three days. Â Fremont County officials say that a criminal enterprise may behind this rash of recent horse tail thefts