Equine Welfare
Olympics row over horse ‘cruelty’
An international row over allegedly “cruel” training methods is threatening to engulf the elite world of top-class equestrian sport ahead of the 2012 Olympics. From The Observer. Read more >>
Volunteers Pitch In To Help Rescued Horses
The malnourished horses rescued from a Clermont County farm are getting some help from the local humane society. From WLWT. Read more >>
In Other News
Ascot racehorse kill threat man sentenced
A man who threatened to kill a top racehorse in a bid to avoid gambling debts of £55,000 has been given a 34-week suspended jail term. From BBC News. Read more >>
Up Close and Personal at Nevada’s Wild Horse Roundup
A large wild horse roundup continues in northwestern Nevada after a lawsuit delayed the effort for nearly a month. From KOLO TV. Read more >>
New home for horse who helped fight crime
The chestnut-colored horse galloped powerfully through his new quarters in the sloping hills of East County’s backcountry. From The San Diego Union-Tribune. Read more >>
School’s Equine Mascot ‘Victim of Development’
For several weeks, Lake Region High School’s mascot, Thunder, watched construction of a new building near her pasture at the school. From The Ledger. Read more >>
As U.S. athletes look back on valuable experience gained at the 2025 FEI World Cup Finals in Switzerland, the next…
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Mother, grandmother, and winning 5* eventing rider—these three titles don’t typically go together. However, Tamie Smith, 49, is all of…
