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  • Five Ways to Insure Maximum Nutrition

    Kelly Vineyard, Ph.D., who writes a blog for Purina Equine Research has come up with five Horse Nutrition New Year's Resolutions regarding proper feeding of horses. Noting that these are things that many horse owners already do, the advice is timely a

    Flossie Sellers - January 3, 2012 13:25

  • USDA Moves to Protect Horses from Soring

    The U.S.

    Flossie Sellers - January 5, 2012 13:25

  • Supplement May Relieve Nervousness and Stress

    Horses that are feeling nervous or stressed are easily distracted which disrupts both their training and performance.  New VISION™ Focusing and Calming Supplement is specifically formulated to help keep competitive horses focused and composed in stress

    Flossie Sellers - January 11, 2012 10:02

  • Humane Society Promotes Protection of Horses

    The Humane Society of the United States promotes the view held by most Americans that horses are companion animals and partners in recreation, sport, and work.

    Flossie Sellers - July 11, 2011 09:00

  • Donkey among Abused Animals

    According to a Humane Society Report, charges against DeKalb County residents are pending after a donkey riddled with open sores and other evidence of maltreatment was found on a Dekalb County property along with numberous other animals including sever

    Flossie Sellers - July 11, 2011 09:28

  • UK Sanctuary Has Success Stories

    The Redwings sanctuary is the largest in the UK, caring for over 1,100 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules every day. Their work is funded solely by donations that allow workers to give the animals the best possible care so they can eventually be re-homed o

    Flossie Sellers - July 13, 2011 08:00

  • Michigan - Low Cost Equine Euthanasia Clinic Today

    In announcing a low cost euthanasia clinic, the Michigan Horse Welfare Coalition is telling horse owners, "Please do not let aged or ill horses suffer through the winter. Total euthanasia cost as of 1-12-12 is $80 which includes euthanasia and disposal by

    Flossie Sellers - January 20, 2012 09:51

  • Humane Society Urges BLM to Change Its Ways

    The HSUS Calls for More Transparency and Humane Treatment at Wild Horse Gathers-- Urges BLM to employ real-time cameras, temperature restrictions, more fertility control; Summer gather operations could resume in days

    Flossie Sellers - July 13, 2011 18:53

  • Operation Gelding Continues in 2012

    The Unwanted Horse Coalition’s (UHC) Operation Gelding program continues into the new year with three more clinics on the schedule for March 2012. The UHC’s Operation Gelding program has aided in gelding 359 stallions to date.

    Flossie Sellers - January 20, 2012 10:40

  • A Thank You to Farriers

    Have you called your Farrier recently? If it’s been a while, it probably means your horse, and your Farrier, are ready for some attention and care.

    Flossie Sellers - July 13, 2011 19:11

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