New program lets racing Standardbreds help retired racehorses find homes
The Standardbred Retirement Foundation helps find forever homes for ex-harness racehorses.When Standardbred racehorses can no longer continue their harness racing careers, many wind up circulating through rescues, auction houses...
International Conference on Equine Welfare scheduled for September 26-28 in Virginia
Advocates for wild horses and burros, opponents of horse slaughter and others concerned with equine welfare will meet in Alexandria, Va. next month for the first annual International Conference...
Jockey Club pledges funding to help improve the profile of Thoroughbred Racing
The Thoroughbred racing industry is in decline due to an aging fanbase, competition from other forms of gambling, and increased concern about horse welfare, among other issues.Only 22% of...
Half-Arabian horse missing after escaping barn fire at Goslin-Nix Training Center
Whiskey Lullaby has been missing since an August 9 barn fire in Magnolia, Texas. Photo courtesy Stolen Horse International/Netposse.comAfter a tragic barn fire on August 9 in which nearly...
Colorado equine-assisted therapy program helps people and horses
The economy has been particularly rough on horse farms this year's widespread hay shortages have caused the price of hay to skyrocket, making it more difficult than ever for...
