How To Use Diapers To Wrap Hooves
If your horse has an abscess or any other type of foot funk, sometimes it’s best to wrap it and often times those wraps fall off. I’ve tried many ways of wrapping hooves and I have to say I’ve had…
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STOLEN HORSE – Houston – Please Help Find Him!
3-year-old Paint horse stolen from Bingle Road Stables in NW Houston, located off of Bingle near Pinemont during the overnight hours of 2/6 – 2 It appears the thieves attempted to steal another horse as well. Nicole Szelc Russell posted…
An Open Letter To All Drivers
I can’t count how many times I’ve been scared to death while riding because of a bad driver on the road. I even stopped trail riding for a while because I was scared to ride down one of the streets…
Burned Horse & Trainer On The Road To Recovery
Thoroughbred trainer Joe Herrick and the horse he saved on the Dec. 7 fire at San Luis Rey Downs are on the long road back to recovery together. Over 450 horses were boarded at San Luis Rey Downs when the…
Owner ABANDONS Horse And Leaves Scene Of Trailer Accident
St. Landry Parish Animal Control & Rescue posted the following photos of an abandoned filly after a horse trailer accident. They wrote on Facebook, “Lifting mare and in route to vet…. Flipped trailer. Mare in severe stress….Vet in route OWNER LEFT THE SCENE…LEAVING…
15-year-old National Rodeo Champion Receives Online Threats
Social media has become a symbol of popularity with how many likes and shares you have. Kids in today’s generation eat, sleep, and breath their social status. It can be a great source of keeping in contact with friends, keeping…
Genetically Engineered Super Horse
What would you think if by the year 2019 there could be a genetically engineered super horse born? A horse that can run faster and jump higher and be legally allowed to compete in the Olympics. The same scientists that…
24 Horses Lost In Fire – 400 People Gather To Celebrate Their Life
I remember growing up and having my first lesson on a pony named Cheerio. The fun rides I had on that pony and at the barn will last a lifetime. These lesson barns are a major part of our love…
Equestrians Concerned About CDL Crackdown
The Department of Transportation granted a 90-day waiver from the requirement that agricultural and livestock haulers install electronic logging devices in their vehicles. Multiple organizations have requested for an exemption while developing additional guidance for agricultural haulers during. They believe…
Invited Back Euthanized Due To Complications From EPM
Every once in awhile there comes a stallion that does not have a winning list a mile long, but his pedigree and talent make a huge impact on the breeding industry, Invited Black was just that. Unfortunately, his impact was…
7 Horses Killed In Deadly Virus Outbreak
The equestrian industry is a huge yet very close-knit community and when tragedy strikes we are there for one another in any way possible. When a local equestrian center gets struck with a horrible outbreak of EHV-1 (Equine Herpesvirus Type…
Racehorse Still Missing From California Wildfires
There are still missing horses from the devastating fires in California. Among them is a thoroughbred named Packin’ Heat. Harris David Auerbach posted, “Still searching for Packin’ Heat from San Luis Rey Downs We actually sold his mother Lake Marina…
VIDEO: Horses Being Rescued From Wildfire At San Luis Rey Training Facility
Wildfires have swept California and the San Luis Rey Training Facility has been totally devastated. Some horses sadly passed away, but many others have been saved thanks to firefighters, the horse community, and good samaritans. The video below shows horses being…
500 Horses Set Free At San Luis Rey Training Facility Amid Fire
The Lilac Fire has swept through northern San Diego County and many residents had no time to prepare. At the San Luis Rey Training Facility barns and structures were under fire, some horses died, but other’s were able to be…
Fires Devastate Horse Community – Prayers Needed
The Southern California Fires have completely devastated residents as well as the horse community. Horses have died, barns have burned to the ground and the horse community is still struggling to keep their animals safe. The video below shows the…