In case you have forgotten about this horrendous case of abuse and horse slaughter, here is a post from May 2012: Regrettably, the cruelty observed in Terry Saulters’ case is not an exception but the rule. January 17th, 2012, a trailer containing 38 horses headed to...
From: The Bulletin By: Andrew Clevenger Gradual reduction likely until completion of new environmental review [caption id="attachment_31248" align="alignleft" width="300"] Members of the Big Summit herd of wild horses walk through Ochoco National Forest. The U.S. Forest Service is reducing the number of horses in a herd from...
The Oglala Lakota Indians were reknown for their horse riding skill. Horses held a special sacred place in their society. Crazy Horse died in defense of the way of life of his people. Someday there will be monument to honor him and the Lakota. ~...
From: Maryville Daily By: Linda Geist Mu [caption id="attachment_31175" align="alignleft" width="300"] Striped Blister Beetle[/caption]COLUMBIA, Mo. - Striped blister beetles, which can be toxic to horses, are being seen in high numbers in alfalfa in some areas of the state, according to University of Missouri Extension entomologist...
Forced to work long hours, whipped where their wounds lie open, these poor animals deserve a better life than the cruelty they now exist with. This excellent article explores the reasons behind the cruelty as well as the efforts being made to reform Egyptian cruelty...
There are a great many myths and facts that get passed around about what horses should and should not eat. Much like how it was once thought that tomatoes were poisonous to humans, beet pulp has long been thought to explode a horse's stomach. This...
It is so sad that one horse had to die before they were rescued. We can only hope justice will be served. We here at Habitat for Horses rescue horses just like those from Sagebrush Ranch. It takes a great deal of money and resources...
From: Miami Herald By: Alexandra Torrealba [caption id="attachment_30937" align="alignleft" width="300"] Miami police officer Eduardo Pérez[/caption]Miami police officer Eduardo Pérez doesn’t patrol the neighborhood in a sleek squad car. He’s not on a motorcycle either. Pérez’s partner against crime is a tobacco-colored horse named Panchito. Pérez and Panchito,...
While this story is not new, it is worth repeating. As Jerry has said before - the quality this woman shows - to be willing to give everything when a horse is in trouble - is what it takes to work at a horse rescue....
From: Saratoga Today By: Arthur Gonick Equestrian/Philanthropist Victoria McCullough and Team Valor’s Barry Irwin to be honored at Equine Advocates’ Thirteenth Annual Awards Dinner & Charity Auction [caption id="attachment_29425" align="alignleft" width="190"] Victoria McCullough[/caption]CHATHAM – Victoria McCullough, international equestrian, philanthropist and the owner of Chesapeake Petroleum and Team...