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  • Mosquitoes Test Positive for West Nile Virus

    Adult mosquitoes in the St. Louis area have tested positive for West Nile virus. Harbored in birds and spread by mosquitoes, horses are affected by WNV more than other domestic animals.

    Flossie Sellers - July 17, 2012 07:56

  • A Career as Equine Rehabilitation Therapist

    Few animals are as athletic as horses, especially race horses and show horses. The strain of physical activity often results in muscular or other physical problems. An equine rehabilitation therapist diagnoses and treats these ailments using technology,

    Flossie Sellers - December 2, 2011 09:32

  • Sheriff's Deputy Arrested For Cruelty to Mini Horses

    A Florida sheriff's deputy was arrested Monday, July 16, and charged with felony and misdemeanor animal cruelty after an investigation into the starvation of two miniature horses. One of the horses died.

    Flossie Sellers - July 17, 2012 13:32

  • 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

  • Humane Society and Local Groups Aid Horses

    The Humane Society of the United States, Front Range Equine Rescue and Denkai Animal Sanctuary are assisting the Wyoming Livestock Board with the care and placement of nearly 100 horses seized from a Lincoln County property.

    Flossie Sellers - June 20, 2011 07:56

  • Give Yourself a Gift This Holiday Season

    This holiday season, give yourself a gift of time as you go about taking care of your horse. By streamlining your care-taking system to meet your horse's basic needs, your will save time, as well as money and effort.

    Flossie Sellers - December 2, 2011 11:37

  • Equine Oat Research Advisory Board Issues Call for Research Pre-proposals

    The Equine Oat Research Advisory Board (EORAB) is now accepting pre-proposal applications for the first Prairie Oat Growers Association Equine Oat Research Grant cycle.  Research projects that the Prairie Oat Growers Association (POGA) funds will aim to

    Flossie Sellers - July 19, 2012 15:17

  • Another Carriage Horse Collapses

    Another horse pulling a carriage has collapsed in Manhattan, New York, giving groups who oppose carriage rides more reasons to advocate against the practice. Holiday shoppers and tourists watched as the horse crashed to the pavement on a major street co

    Flossie Sellers - December 5, 2011 08:58

  • Five Ways To Stretch Your Hay Supply

    With severe drought being reported across the majority of the country and an extreme shortage of the 2012 hay crop, many horse owners are unable to find hay for the winter. Others have learned that their regular hay suppliers have sold them out and are sh

    Flossie Sellers - July 24, 2012 08:35

  • Update: American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act

    The American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011 (S. 1176) was introduced in the United States Senate, Thursday, June 9, 2011, by Senator Mary Landrieu (D-LA) and Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) with 14 originating co-sponsors. S. 1176 makes it il

    Flossie Sellers - June 21, 2011 10:37

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