Monday News Roundup
Last week’s headlines from around the world… straight from the horse’s mouth. Compiled by Amanda Ronan.
February 23 ~ UPDATE! Brainerd Dispatch reports missing horse Jagger has been found!
February 24 ~ Alberta Farmer Express details Dr. Lori Warren’s speech for three strategies for environmentally friendly feeding.
February 24 ~ The Irish Times reports Thoroughbred breeders are very concerned about wind turbine development near their stables.
February 24 ~ The Hollywood Reporter states claims of horse mistreatment against HBO’s Luck have been dropped.
February 24 ~ Press of Atlantic City profiles the Cape May County 4-H Leather & Lace Horse Club.
February 24 ~ KHQA7 states Kent Nutrition Group donated close to a ton of horse feed for 39 malnourished horses.
February 24 ~ The Ledger Independent announces Kentucky authorities are searching for an unknown shooter after “Gipsy Rose” was found dead.
February 24 ~ WCVB5 details the rescue of a Massachusetts woman and her horse after slipping on ice.
February 25 ~ Central KY News reports 14-year-old Isaac Knolt and his horse were rescued from six feet of freezing water in the Green River.
February 25 ~ Horsetalk.co.nz notes British charity World Horse Welfare has laid down the gauntlet for the country’s experienced horse owners, inviting them to take on “project” horses. In a related story, Daily Mail UK says World Horse Welfare estimates there are currently 7,000 abandoned horses roaming the country freely.
February 25 ~ Paso Robles Daily News advertises there is a new horse park headed their way.
February 25 ~ The Saratogian says “Happy 30th Birthday!” to racehorse Quick Call.
February 26 ~ York Dispatch shows two teens who will participate in the Trail Champion Challenge at the 12th Pennsylvania Horse World Expo.
February 26 ~ News92FM celebrates “Smash” a deaf officer with the Houston Police Mounted Patrol Division.
February 26 ~ The Washington Times reports polo star Carlos Gracida has died following an accident during a match in Florida. In a related story, Metro UK outlines he was the former polo coach of Prince William and Harry.
February 26 ~ Independent.ie broadcasts despite valiant efforts by rescue crews, a horse trapped in a drain passed away in Ireland. Warning! Graphic photo.
February 27 ~ Stuff.co.nz profiles autistic 13-year-old Zac and the miniature horse that changed his life.
February 27 ~ Horsetalk.co.nz reports the identification of a new pregnancy-supporting hormone in horses has resolved a reproductive mystery that has puzzled scientists for decades, and it may have important implications for sustaining human pregnancies. In a related story, Under the Button details Penn Vet has a live webcam on foal watch!
February 27 ~ Express UK reports that a horse has been confiscated after it was found living in the same house with its owner.
February 28 ~ BBC News reads “Law change call after Surrey Police disposes of horse.”
February 28 ~ 3KRTV profiles Montana FFA Horse Judging team member, sixteen year old Kyra Boma.
February 28 ~ News Mirror showcases trainer and certified judge, Judy Wright.
February 28 ~ Orange County Register profiles California’s Trabuco Elementary School and their innovative on-site farm.
February 28 ~ Corrales New Mexico is having a saddle theft problem according to KOAT7.
March 1 ~ FOX17 reports a Michigan man was arrested on animal cruelty charges.
March 1 ~ Horse therapy is bringing Utah businesses together broadcasts St. George News.
March 2 ~ Red Orbit reveals that horses are threatening the Giant Panda population in Wolong China.
March 2 ~ Shelbyville Times-Gazette interviews Allison Thorson.
March 2 ~ The Daytona Beach News-Journal summarizes the Hope Reins program.
March 2 ~ The Inquirer reports that controversial Devon Horse Show chairman, Wade McDevitt, has resigned.
March 2 ~ Albany Democrat-Herald profiles the Linn-Benton Community College Horse Center.
Go Riding!
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