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Neglected Horse Case Closed
An animal neglect case that's been ongoing since the summer of 2009, came to a close this week. The Bluebonnet Equine Humane Society, head-quartered in the B-CS area, recently seized 12 horses in northeast Texas.
Strangles Identified in Two Arabians
Two horses from the same stable who attended New Zealand's National Arabian Championships held earlier this month have tested positive for the infectious disease strangles.
Woman Sentenced for Scamming Buyers
Trina Lee Kenney of Wrightwood, California, was sentenced Wednesday, April 6, 2011, to 48 months in prison after she pleaded guilty on one count of mail fraud for selling sick and deformed horses over the internet and in some cases, not delivering hor
Jessica Springsteen Competes in Royal Windsor Horse Show
Jessica Springsteen, daughter of US singer Bruce Springsteen, competed in the Grade A jumping competition during the Royal Windsor Horse Show in Windsor, Berkshire, on May 13, 2011. The horse show is the largest outdoor equestrian Show in the UK, with
Peg Greiwe: A Back Country Horsemen of America Horsewoman
âPeg says 'It all started with a handful of men sitting around a campfire, concerned about losing horse access to trails⦠and weâre still concerned about that today. Weâve come so far, and I like to think of myself as a support that helped along t
Three EHV-1 Cases Confirmed in California
Two additional EHV-1 cases confirmed:Two (2) additional horses on the affected premises have been confirmed positive by nasal swab for the neuropathogenic strain of EHV-1. The only clinical sign displayed by these two horses was a fever.
Horses Starving in Ireland
A horse sanctuary in Northern Ireland has warned that equine welfare has reached a crisis point, with thousands of strays being left to fend for themselves. The Crosskennan Lane Animal Sanctuary in Antrim is at the forefront of dealing with the pro
Case of Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed
An equine biosecurity alert has been issued by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency which oversees biosecuity and livestock including equines. The CFIA report of April 15, 2011, indicates the first case of Equine Infectious Anemia also called "Swamp F
What's Next for Retired Thoroughbred?
A group has been formed in South Florida to help in the retirement, retraining and placement of horses at the end of their racing careers. The Florida Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association has formed the group, called TRAC, with the
First Case of Colic Can Be Frightening
If you are new to owning or leasing a horse, your first experience with a colicy horse can be frightening. The basic cause of colic is pressure from gas trapped in the digestive system.