Source: University of Kentucky “When nurses and doctors benefit from collaborating with horses then ultimately their patients also benefit.” Researchers in the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture recently completed one of the first studies to explore how working with horses can develop emotional intelligence in humans. UK […]
A Statement from TWHBEA President Tracy Boyd This past weekend, I made perhaps the toughest decision of my life. A decision that carries potential ramifications for many of my friends. It carries potential ramifications for immediate family members as well. I, along with six other members of the […]
Britain’s Prince of Wales has blamed food production methods for the recent horsemeat scandals during a conference in Germany Britain’s Prince of Wales has blamed food production methods for the recent horsemeat scandals. The future king of England voiced his opinions during a conference in Germany on regional […]
Source: Marjorie Nunez of the Independent Florida Alligator “When you’re sick, to see a real horse — it’s a great thing” Just one week after experiencing devastating loss, survivors of the Oklahoma tornado will be able to take comfort in special visitors from Gainesville: three miniature therapy horses. […]
Source: Multiple “It is not only ‘Feel Good Sunday’ but also Memorial Day weekend where we honor those who have paid the ultimate price so as to ensure our freedom, safety and way of life for our families and friends. Today we look at horses, of course, while […]
Source: By Mary Rampellini of The Daily Racing Form “People are giving horses water from plastic water bottles,” A representative of the Celestial Acres Training Center in Moore, Okla., said 34 horses had been found alive as of Wednesday following Monday’s tornado, which packed winds of nearly 200 […]
Source: Horsetalk.co.nz ~ Live Link The station reported that 75 to 100 horses had died in the area and completely destroyed the farm Up to 100 horses are feared dead after a massive tornado ripped through the Oklahoma City area. Authorities say two people are known to have […]
Source: KFOR.com Animals and Humans lost to Deadly Tornado MOORE, Okla. – A man rode out the over two-mile wide Moore tornado in a horse stall Monday afternoon. The man said his knowledge gained from living in Oklahoma was what saved his life. He was outside when suddenly […]
A Congressional Letter to Obama Calling for an End to the Carnage Related Articles Ban Horse Slaughter and Transport of Horses for Slaughter (rtfitchauthor.com) Obama Moves to Block Horse Slaughter (rtfitchauthor.com) Video: Understanding the Forces Behind Horse Slaughter (rtfitchauthor.com) Robert Redford Calls for Ban on Horse Slaughter (rtfitchauthor.com) […]
Source: WBZ-TV Chief Correspondent Joe Shortsleeve “We ought to stop this practice and protect these horses, and protect the American people, and other consumers around the world,” BOSTON (CBS) – The practice of slaughtering race horses is considered inhumane by animal rights groups. There is also a growing […]
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