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  • Use of Banned Substances on Horses Legs a Felony?

    The Humane Society of the United States has filed a legal petition asking the United States Department of Agriculture to treat the use of illegal numbing or masking chemicals on horses’ legs as a felony under the Horse Protection Act.

    Flossie Sellers - March 21, 2012 16:03

  • Use of Class IV Lasers Improves Horse Health

    Although therapeutic lasers have been used on equine athletes since the 1970s, the original lasers used until a few years ago lacked the necessary power for proper healing, usually had  improper wave lengths and the application of a therapeutic dosage wa

    Flossie Sellers - April 8, 2012 16:23

  • Use of Thermal Imaging Growing Rapidly

    With the up-coming Equestrian Olympic Games in London beginning in August 2012, owners and trainers of competing horses are preparing to make sure their horses are in tip-top shape for the eventing, jumping,and dressage contests.

    Flossie Sellers - March 8, 2012 10:06

  • USRider, EKU Offer Large-animal Rescue Training

    First responders, emergency medical technicians, veterinarians, firefighters, and other emergency/rescue personnel are encouraged to register for one of the best annual training opportunities in the U.S. – the Technical Large-Animal Emergency Rescue Tra

    Flossie Sellers - December 7, 2011 09:07

  • Vets List Core Vaccines for Horses

    According to the AAEP and equine veterinarians, all horse owners should have a solid foundation vaccination program, especially when it comes to the core vaccines. With warmer weather approaching, many horses are exposed to threats that they might not enc

    Flossie Sellers - March 30, 2012 07:57

  • Washington Horse Slaughter Plant Alert

    A sanctuary for neglected, abandoned and abused horses, Horse Harbor Foundation, Inc. in Kitsap County, Washington State,  is alerting the public about the "modernization" of a horse slaughter facility in Stanwood, Washington, with plans to begin slaugh

    Flossie Sellers - March 7, 2012 09:10

  • Wealthy Tycoon Charged with Neglect of Equines

    A wealthy property tycoon in Scotland who admitted “horrific” neglect of 19 animals has been banned from keeping horses, ponies and donkeys.

    Flossie Sellers - March 26, 2012 16:52

  • Weather Prompts Mosquito-borne Disease Prevention

    In the wake of Hurricane Irene and an active tropical storm season, several states along the east coast and in the southeast have reported record rain fall for the month of August. Saturated grounds and regional flooding is causing problems with standing

    Flossie Sellers - September 19, 2011 08:53

  • WHW Fights to Change Transport Laws

    Every year, 80,000 terrified horses are packed into trucks and driven thousands of miles across Europe to slaughter. World Horse Welfare (WHW) continues its fight change the laws and regulations governing this transportation.

    Flossie Sellers - October 28, 2011 14:33

  • Winter Driving Tips for Horse Owners

    With the change of seasons, USRider – the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians – reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance th

    Flossie Sellers - November 15, 2011 13:10

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