Horse Illustrated Magazine

Equine Welfare

World Horse Welfare launches SOS Survey to Stamp Out Suffering
World Horse Welfare has launched its Stamp Out Suffering campaign with the first-ever national SOS Survey in a bid to end horse cruelty and neglect. From Horsesmart.co.uk. Read more >>

Low-Cost Geld Services Offered By the Kentucky Horse Council
In an effort to help responsible horse owners manage herd populations and breed responsibly, the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) in partnership with Morehead State University (MSU) is offering a low cost geld clinic April 28 and April 30, 2009. From The Kentucky Horse Park. Read more >>

In Other News

Para rider determined to get back in saddle after breaking both legs
International para dressage rider Lucy Barclay is determined to return to riding a second time after breaking both her legs in a recent fall. From Horse and Hound. Read more >>

Students learn about the Derby
On May 2, when Kentucky Derby contenders break from the gate and hooves pound the front stretch at Churchill Downs, students at Corbin’s St. Camillus Academy will know a lot more about the race and its traditions than they did last year. From The Times-Tribune. Read more >>

Red Carpet Premier of First Time Horse Owner Video to be Held at Kentucky Horse Park
HorseSmarts:Essential Advice for Today’s Horse Owner, an educational video for new and potential horse owners will premier at the Kentucky Horse Park on April 23, 2009 in conjunction with the Rolex Three Day Event. From The Kentucky Horse Park. Read more >>

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