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February 22, at 7pm (ETS) A free webinar on the importance of regular dental care in equine welfare is being hosted by the Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF). Presented by HHRF board member Dr Mark Crisman, DVM, MS, DipACVM, the webinar aims to tell horse owners what they need to know about dental care… Continue reading Free webinar on the importance of regular dental care in horses
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
Hattingdon Horses™ creator Vivian Grant Farrell launches her first Hattingdon Heroes fundraiser for Horse Charities where subscribers cash in on collectible cards of her popular hatted cartoon horse. Each month Hattingdon Heroes Collector's Cards will feature a different top selling Hattingdon Horses™ design. Sign up to make a donation of $8.00 a month to Fund… Continue reading Hattingdon Horses™ launches Hattingdon Heroes Collector’s Card fundraiser
By SHIRLEY PUGA, Executive Director National Equine Resource Network ENCINITAS, CA – The National Equine Resource Network’s (NERN) low-cost gelding clinic program launched earlier this year in California has already reduced the future equine population in the state by as many as 395 horses. To date, NERN has held 7 low cost gelding clinics in… Continue reading Low cost Gelding Program well received in California
ENCINITAS, CA (Jan 7, 2011) -- A statewide Gelding Clinic pilot program will be conducted at various locations throughout California in 2011. This flagship program is intended to help economically challenged horse owners castrate their colts and stallions at a minimum cost, and to decrease equine breeding at a time when there is an over… Continue reading National Horse Gelding Clinic Pilot Program to be tested widely in California
CFIA Confronted on Breaking Own Rules as Inhumanity and Dangers of Horse Slaughter Industry Probed Source: Press Release OTTAWA, June 7 /CNW/ - The Canadian Horse Defence Coalition (CHDC) today calls for a thorough performance review of the Canadian Food Inspection Agency, while questioning their management role in the monitoring and enforcement of equine slaughterhouses.… Continue reading CHDC calls for review of CFIA management of horse slaughter facilities
Guest Post by BARBARA WRIGHT Compassion and activism are sometimes seemingly incompatible activities in the horse rescue/sanctuary business, but each has its place. It takes one type of individual to be compassionate and caring on a daily basis, taking responsibility for stewardship of an entire herd and a business, and another personality to be "out… Continue reading Compassion and activism each have their place says Harmony HorseWorks
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