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MiniHorseSales UK & USA Day summer show.

2013-06-18T0:0+00:00

June 30th at Oakridge Arena - Newark, Notts, sees an invasion of miniature horses, all gathering with one intention, to share the spotlights at the MiniHorseSales UK & USA Day summer show. We have more sparkle and pizazz than ever seen before! This year sees us upgrade to 3 rings, and ...

Horse Meat in Burgers in UK stores

2013-01-18T0:0+00:00

Horse meat was found in burgers in multiple supermarkets throughout the UK. Tesco, Iceland, Lidl, Aldi and Dunnes stores were all confirmed to have stocked the meat which has now been removed from their shelves. The burgers came from Silvercrest Plant County Monaghan. All productions h...

Gary Stevens not quitting yet

2013-01-08T0:0+00:00

49 year old Gary Stevens is making a comeback from his retirement. He had his introductory race back into the jockey world at Santa Anita Park, Arcadia CA. He's a 3 time Kentuckey Derby winner as well as the winner of 8 breeder cups. After 7 years he is ready to get back int...

Cirrus Des Aigles is out of the Hong Kong Cup

2012-12-07T0:0+00:00

The top racehorse has a 'soft tissue injury' in his front left tendon so therefore will not be able to race this upcoming weeked in Hong Kong. The injury is not major however precautions are are being taken so Cirrus Des Aigles will not be racing. They will be taking this time to get the...

Crime for fun or money?

2012-11-28T0:0+00:00

A mysterious crime has been working its way around Taber and surrounding areas in the South of Canada. The numerous numbers of horses that have had their tails chopped off are being looked into. One case where 2 mares were involved, one of which was for sale, where found with about 2.5 feet of h...

Animals in The Hobbit suffer for the film

2012-11-20T0:0+00:00

The Hobbit is part of the Lord of the Rings films, set before any of the films that have been released so far.

The filming is taking place in New Zealand, where the an...

Charged for Feeding a Police Horse

2012-11-16T0:0+00:00

Francis Kelly caused an uproar from the police when he fed Scottish police horses sausage rolls. Although he was told to stop, Kelly, 41, carried on therefore was charged with breach of the peace. According to the officers, Kelly became angered and aggressive when they told him to stop feeding t...

Over 300 horses connected with Drug Operation

2012-11-14T0:0+00:00

Over 300 horses have be bought and trained by a Mexican Drug Cartel and are being auctioned in Oklahoma at Heritage Place Fall Mixed Sale. Some of these horses that have been auctioned have been bred by top racehorses. 15 people were charged for directing profits from drugs to quarter horse...

Longbranch Stable

2012-11-14T0:0+00:00

The Longbranch Stable HORSE DESENSITIZING COURSE consisting of 52 natural obstacles (proberly the largest of its kind in the Nation) is now open to train your horse not to spook. Our trainer Heidi Herriott (see her TV show on RFD TV) is accepting clients and teaches natural horsemanship, c...

Fort Larned Wins Breeders' cup

2012-11-09T0:0+00:00

Fort Larned, along with his jockey Brian Hernandez Jr, grabbed the first place position in the breeders' cup. This was a first time win in the breeders' for Brian Hernandez and their trainer Ian Wilkes. "In the post parade, he showed how fired up he was. He was ...

Horse Buyer's Agent to The Stars Reveals All

2012-11-09T0:0+00:00

Imagine experiencing the joy of finding your perfect horse... The one that ticks all the boxes - The horse you always dreamed of. Can you already see yourself hacking down those country trails, or winning that rosette? Hunting down, and buying, a new horse or pony can be an amazing ride, but unf...

Rise in Feed Prices

2012-10-30T0:0+00:00

Look out for the rising prices on food this winter for your horses. The price of soya have risen so horse owners are being warned to be prepared. The price has risen from as much as £280 a tonne to £400 a tonne. Further price rises are still possible. Wheat yields are al...

Presvis, a Top Horse, Died due to Colic

2012-10-19T0:0+00:00

Presvis is the 'highest-earning British-trained horse of all time'. Presvis was an established 8 years old that was known in Britain and abroad. The horse was retired and settled in France, but he suffered from colic and died. He had travelled 75,000 miles and earnt £4.3 million in...

Hay Prices Rise and Horses Get Hungry

2012-10-10T0:0+00:00

Is there a hay shortage? Horse owners are finding it to provide enough food for their horses, therefore leaving them hungry and malnourished. They price of hay has risen, and as we move into winter, it's a worry that this situation is just going to get worse. The number of ...

Rescue of Horses in Florida

2012-10-05T0:0+00:00

An investigation is being carried out in Florida due to the number of thin and malnourished horses present at the animal welfare authority, Guardian Angels Horse Rescue. They kept 20 horses, all found to be in bad condition and some were as much as 400 pounds underweight. 8 horses wer...

Sammis Going for Gold

2012-10-01T0:0+00:00

Lauren Sammis goes for gold in dressage. Lauren was forced to look for a new horse after the owner of her first horse flew him back to America after a dissapointing performace. She found a '9-year-old Danish-bred gelding sired by Lobster'. The horse was orginally bought for H...

Horses Rescued from Cruel Treatment!

2012-09-27T0:0+00:00

39 horses were found malnourished and sick on a horse farm, in Washington. After being kept in 3 sets of dark stables, which were covered in horse dung and urine, many of these 39 were also injured. The horses were found by U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration agents, there for a '...

New Laws Against Killing Horses

2012-09-25T0:0+00:00

On the 21st September, the govenor of New Jersey passed a law to protect horses in the state. The law has made it illegal to kill a horse for human use or benefit. The law also covers the movement of horse meat through the state which is now also illegal. Other states that have...

Wild Horses: Yes or no?

2012-09-20T0:0+00:00

Wild horses finding their feet on private land could be fatal. There is a heated 'difference in opinion' as some landowners feel the need to send these wild horses to the slaughterhouse whereas other wish them to roam freely. A new demonstration takes place in Nevada to prom...

Buying Breyers

2012-09-19T0:0+00:00

Breyer Horses are horse models that come in a variety of collections for those who love horses. They range from traditional and classic models to figures inspired by special events, such as the London 2012 Olympics. Each horse has been carefully crafted and painted by hand since 1950...