We haven't said much about the Olympics, but here's how fast people can turn horses around once they are done with them. Yep. Harsh words. And it would be unfair not to mention that it is typical of horses' lives that they changes hands a few and often many times. But, boy, was that quick.… Continue reading Olympic champion horses up for sale
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Book tells story of horse who survived slaughter and fire on way to Olympics
SAN FRANCISCO, July 26, 2012 -- /PRNewswire/ — On the eve of the London Games, Elizabeth Mitchell's new Byliner Original The Fire Horse tells the highly unlikely—and incredibly life-affirming—story of Neville Bardos, a horse that barely survived a terrible barn fire last year, his relationship with his devoted rider, Boyd Martin, and their journey together… Continue reading Book tells story of horse who survived slaughter and fire on way to Olympics
FEI decides that cloned horses may compete in the 2012 London Olympics
When it comes to equine exploitation, a surefire red flag for us is when competition organizers decide to put equine welfare on their agendas. Equine welfare is mentioned in the latest hot topic -- the FEI's decision to accept cloned horses in the 2012 London Olympics. Here's what a report by NaturalNews.com states about that:… Continue reading FEI decides that cloned horses may compete in the 2012 London Olympics