Arizona State Ag Dept launches Equine Rescue Registry

Cross-posted from Arizona Capitol Times Written by DAVID ROOKHUYZEN, Cronkite News Service Brandy needed urgent medical care, Rim Rock was abandoned and Priya had been abused. These three, now at Arizona Equine Rescue Organization Inc., represent the fate of many horses in Arizona these days. “As the budgets get cut, as the economy goes down,…

Amazing rescues: Horse stranded in wash rescued after 5 days (AZ)

Chopper Helps Horse Fly From Sandbar Colorado, an 8-year-old quarter horse, is airlifted from a sandbar in the middle of the Gila River to the river bank after spending nearly five days trapped. Cross-posted from The Arizona Republic at AZCentral.com By DEREK QUIZON and BRITTANY WILLIAMS | March 17, 2010 A horse who was stranded…