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  • Conference to Center on Equine Infectious Diseases

    The University of Kentucky Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center will host the 9th International Conference on Equine Infectious Diseases (EID IX) Oct. 21-26,at the Hilton Lexington/Downtown Hotel. This is the second time this conference has been held i

    Flossie Sellers - June 20, 2012 08:43

  • Getting a Horse Is Not Like Getting a Puppy

    According to Anne Patterson of the Langley Times, the dedicated volunteers at the Langley-based Horse Protection Society of B.C. have decided that the best way to prevent the growing number of equine abuse and neglect cases is to educate prospective horse

    Flossie Sellers - November 30, 2011 12:49

  • Congressman Slams BLM for Risky Roundup

    Arizona congressman Raul Grijalva is lashing out against federal land managers’ emergency roundup of wild horses in northern Nevada, saying it poses a risk to the animals because it’s taking place during the height of foaling season.

    Flossie Sellers - June 11, 2012 09:55

  • Hart to Heart Fund - A Gift for Thoroughbreds

    Diana Pikulski, Director of External Affairs for the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation has announced that a gift of $74,000 from the Social Visionary Fund has been made to the Foundation.

    Flossie Sellers - June 19, 2012 08:51

  • Help an Abused Horse Have a Happy Holiday

    During this joyous holiday season, Horse Rescue Haven, Sparks, Nevada, asks you to consider making a donation to their 501c3 IRS-approved charity that rescues, rehabilitates and then adopts out domesticated horses who been abused by their owners.

    Flossie Sellers - December 2, 2011 09:45

  • Cutting Horse Costs without Compromising Welfare

    According to the National Equine Welfare Council of Great Britain, it is possible to cut the costs of keeping a horse without compromising on the horse's welfare. With the economies in tatters around the globe, equine charities receive a large numb

    Flossie Sellers - November 4, 2011 09:54

  • Horse Feed Recalled

    Western Feed LLC issued a recall in early March of two lots of Kountry Buffet 14% feed for horses after receiving a report of horses that died after consuming the feed.

    Flossie Sellers - March 21, 2012 12:01

  • Deaths of Horses Lead to Call for Ban

    According to a press release, the Calgary Animal Rights Coalition is organizing a protest on Saturday, July 14,  “to mark the occasion of the Calgary Stampede’s 100th Anniversary of cruel and callous acts perpetrated upon animals,” and calling for

    Flossie Sellers - July 14, 2012 08:46

  • Horse Protection Regulations

    The Humane Society of the United States applauds the United States Department of Agriculture for proposing changes to its Horse Protection Act regulations that are intended to improve enforcement of the four-decades-old federal law.

    Flossie Sellers - May 30, 2011 13:54

  • Disaster Horse Evacuation Tips

    Disaster preparedness is important for all animals, but it takes extra consideration for horses because of their size and their transportation needs. During an emergency, you’ll have limited time to evacuate your animals. During hurricanes, earthquakes,

    Flossie Sellers - August 29, 2011 15:40

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