USDA announces equine operations now eligible for emergency loans

WASHINGTON, Feb. 29, 2012 — U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) Administrator Bruce Nelson announced today that equine operations that breed, raise and sell certain types of horses are now eligible for loan assistance under FSA’s emergency loan program. “To help keep American agriculture profitable, USDA immediately responds to disasters across the…

Compassion and activism each have their place says Harmony HorseWorks

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…

HorseWorld urges horse lovers not to set up private sanctuaries (UK)

By NICK WEST, H&H newsdesk 14 April, 2009 A well-known horse sanctuary in the West Country is appealing to horse lovers to think twice before starting up their own horse sanctuary. HorseWorld in Bristol has seen a dramatic increase in the number of people setting up their own private sanctuaries and then getting into trouble.…

Christmas for Horses

By VIVIAN GRANT President The Fund for Horses, Int'l Fund for Horses and Fund for Horses Charities -------------------------------------------- CHRISTMAS FOR HORSES Now that the Christmas season is in full swing, here are some ideas on how you can make it special for horses and the people who protect and care for them. Charities such as…