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  • 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

  • Horses and Hypersensitivity to Insect Bites

    Insect bite hypersensitivity or IBH, also known as sweet itch, makes the summer months miserable for many horses, ponies, and donkeys. Research is continuing into understanding why only some horses are affected by IBH and designing vaccines that might be

    Flossie Sellers - May 7, 2012 16:51

  • Horses Lose Homes in Arizona Fire

    In Arizona, fire crews are working hard to bring the blaze that torched at least 62 homes under control. The Wallow Fire is now the largest in recent Arizona history, encompassing more than 500,000 acres. Rescuers are concerned that some of more th

    Flossie Sellers - June 22, 2011 09:54

  • Donkeys are Donkeys, Not Horses

    Veterinarians who are trained in treating donkeys are attempting to educate the public to the fact that donkeys are very different from horses and recognition of these differences can be crucial in treatment for many diseases and conditions.

    Flossie Sellers - April 12, 2012 14:32

  • Horses Raised To Be Competitors and Companions--Not Dinner

    A recent article invoked America's cowboy culture as the only reason we don't eat horses, but there's much more to it than that ("Horse Slaughter Issue Won't Go Away," Oct. 25).

    Flossie Sellers - November 21, 2011 13:57

  • Horses Rescued from Rescue Operation

    Two owners of an Ogdenburg horse rescue operation have been charged with twenty-two counts of animal neglect for not providing food and water to the horses, donkeys, ponies, sheep, and goats at their rented property where they maintain their Last Chance C

    Flossie Sellers - September 22, 2011 09:50

  • Don't Let Fall Clean-up Trimmings Poison Your Horses

    With fall and winter weather arriving, many people are doing their fall clean-up of yards, pastures and other areas. Most horse owners may not be aware that various yard waste “trimmings” can be toxic to horses and other livestock.  

    Flossie Sellers - October 28, 2011 09:27

  • Don't Turn Horses Loose in an Evacuation

    We know it may be hard to believe, but fire season isn't over yet. Here in Southern California fire season doesn't officially end until November. In other parts of the country, fire season doesn't end until the arrival of substantial rain or

    Flossie Sellers - October 10, 2011 07:45

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