Equine Welfare
Second horse in three days dies at StampedeA horse had to be put down after it collapsed during a chuckwagon race Tuesday — the second horse fatality in three days at the Calgary Stampede. From Canada.com. Read more >>
BLM’s Wild Horse Elimination Plan Angers EcologistThe Bureau of Land Management is planning to eliminate all wild horses from 11 legal herd areas in the agency’s Ely District of Nevada, a proposal that has wildlife ecologists up in arms. From Environment News Service. Read more >>
‘What A Horse’ seeks city fundingA supporter of the Celebration told Shelbyville City Council that the recent controversy surrounding soring and inspections of walking horses is having an enormous negative impact on the region’s economy. From The Shelbyville Times-Gazette. Read more >>
Horses, burros available for adoption in Angels CampResidents of the Sierra foothills and surrounding areas will have the opportunity to add a horse or burro to their families, when the Bureau of Land Management brings its Wild Horse and Burro Adoption Program to the Calaveras County Fairgrounds. From The Ledger-Dispatch. Read more >>
Horse abuse case investigated in Stanley CountyAuthorities in Stanley County are investigating the theft and apparent abuse of a successful rodeo barrel-racing horse. From The Rapid City Journal. Read more >>
In Other News
Sonora horse killed after being dragged nearly 4 miles behind trailerA horse was killed Monday night after it was dragged for nearly 4 miles behind a trailer, police said. From The Modesto Bee. Read more >>
LOTRO Design a Horse ContestWe’re pleased to announce a brand new contest for players of The Lord of the Rings Online; the LOTRO “Design a Horse Contest”! From Lord of the Rings Online. Read more >>
Yesterday’s News >>
Thanks to a rail down by overnight leader Tom McEwen (GBR) on the 13-year-old German…
In a day of heat, then rain, followed by blazing sun, the sun indeed shone…
Tom McEwen of Great Britain had a big day under beautiful skies at the Kentucky…
Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first…
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Thanks to a rail down by overnight leader Tom McEwen (GBR) on the 13-year-old German Warmblood gelding JL Dublin, a…
In a day of heat, then rain, followed by blazing sun, the sun indeed shone brightest on the British riders…
Tom McEwen of Great Britain had a big day under beautiful skies at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.,…
Dressage is halfway complete at the 2024 Defender Kentucky Three-Day event CCI5*-L. Currently in first is Yasmin Ingham of Great…
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