Equine Welfare
A hearing meant to determine whether six horses will be returned to their owners after being seized for animal cruelty concerns will resume July 7 after taking a recess because of scheduling conflicts. From The Journal. Read more >>
Animal shelter impounds emaciated mini horses
The Porter County Animal Shelter took custody of three severely malnourished miniature horses this week, after animal control officers found them without food or water in the heat. From The Chesterton Tribune. Read more >>
In Other News
World’s smallest equestrian statue unveiled in Pelhrimov
The world’s smallest equestrian statue was ceremonially unveiled in Pelhrimov’s central square Thursday to mark the 15th birthday of the local Museum of Records and Curiosities. From Prague Daily Monitor. Read more >>
BPD Horses Take Last Ride As Part Of Mounted Unit
Boston police horses took their last ride Thursday as part of the Boston Mounted Police Unit, which has been disbanded because of budget cuts. From WBZTV. Read more >>
And they’re off! Retired race horses fight crime
Broadway Kevin waited in the auction holding pen, a successful harness horse whose life was now worth less than the cost to take care of him. From Yahoo! Sports. Read more >>
It’s Lexington in 2010!
Prepare yourself to visit historic Lexington, Kentucky, next February as part of the AMHA Annual Convention. From AMHA. Read more >>
I love the little statue.
thanks for the variety of articles.