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Nevada Horse Rescue Seeks Custody of Neglected Equines

A horse rescue operation in Wells, Nevada is hoping to gain custody of 31 horses seized from a Churchill County property two weeks ago. On Wednesday, the Justice of the Peace in Fallon ruled the Northeastern Nevada Equine rescue can take the horses, if it

Case of Potomac Horse Fever Brings Alerts

Potomac horse fever is most commonly found near creeks and rivers and likely caused when horses ingest infected aquatic insects such as damselflies, caddisflies and mayflies.

Hundreds of Wild Horses Sheared and Trimmed in Spanish Festival

Hundreds of wild horses have been rounded up and wrestled to the ground as part of a 400-year-old Spanish festival during which the horses are sheared and trimmed by men in the village.

Awareness Counts When It Comes to Dermatitis in Horses During Winter Months

Dermatitis affects the belly and inside of the fore and hind legs and clinical signs are appear soon after the horse contracts the Dermatophilus congolensis.

Time to Ride 100 Day Horse Challenge Winners to be Announced October 1st

With an estimated 25,000 newcomers reached by the new nationwide grassroots effort this summer, the Time to Ride 100 Day Horse Challenge has concluded on a successful note.

Ill-Conceived RFP for Virginia Range Wild Horses Issued in Nevada

The Nevada Dept of Agriculture's attempt to give away the Virginia Range horses and protect them as free-roaming horses on the Virginia Range is problematic for numerous reasons.

Traveling with Your Horse: How to Have a Happy, Healthy Horse When You Arrive

While trips over three hours are considered "long-distance" and require more planning, "short-distance" trips under three hours should still be well-thought out to keep your horse’s stress at a minimum.

Severely Neglected Horses Rescued from Maryland Farm

”When field officers of the HSWC responded to a concerned citizen, they found three emaciated horses with rotten teeth and three foot-long hoofs confined in separate stalls.

Trees and Shrubs Make a Good Addition to Pastures as Fodder for Horses

”Adding trees and shrubs in and around pastures can be beneficial for a number of reasons; it not only plays a major role in the hydration of the land and the control of erosion, but it can also provide shade, shelter and fodder.”

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