Hurricane Cowboy rescues abandoned horses from Florence floodwaters

By Kelly Avellino | September 25, 2018 at 6:42 PM EST - Updated September 26 at 6:01 AM HENRICO, VA (WWBT) — He’s been named the “Hurricane Cowboy.” Patrick McKann, of Henrico, is leading an effort to rescue horses, cows and other farm animals left suffering in the flood-torn Carolinas. McKann said so far it’s…

Spooked Charleston, SC carriage horse tosses driver, runs into car

CHARLESTON, S.C. — What in blue blazes is going on in Charleston, S.C.? Here is yet another horror story involving a carriage horse. The carriage horse in question is from none other than repeat offender Charleston Carriage Works. Andrew Knapp of the Post and Courier (who did not publish photographs of the horse involved in this…

Will you sign a Petition to help Big John the downed Charleston carriage horse?

CHARLESTON, S.C. — Hello, I know it's Monday and the start of another work week for so many of us. Whatever you are doing, will you please take a moment to sign a Petition urging Charleston Carriage Works to retire Big John the downed carriage horse? (pictured above, read full story at USA Today) I did.…

Kill buyer busted in SC for transporting horses without Coggins

The Citizen-Times story opens this way: A Polk County man who prides himself on giving second chances to horses destined for slaughter is facing a possible suspension of his livestock dealer’s license after state officials said he failed to perform required disease tests on animals. Basically this guy is buying horses across the country and…

Two Change.org Petitions, both for Carolina carriage horses

Elizabeth Forel notified us of two pending active Change.org Petitions concerning carriage horses. Please sign them today, right now while you are thinking about it. 1. Charleston SC 2. Hillsborough, SC As you can see, this is not a New York City problem. It is a problem in many towns and cities across America. 1.…