Archive for December, 2008

Saving a Starving Horse: Part 1

By Tack Box | December 31st, 2008

She could’ve just kept driving. But instead of dismissing the idea of intervention as someone else’s sad responsibility, Sue Thompson last year saw a chance for helping a nearly skeletal, weak, neglected brown horse that was standing in a muddy pasture… Go to Source

Grassroots Effort Helps Feed Oregon Horses

By Tack Box | December 31st, 2008

Financially strapped horse owners in Central Oregon are getting help feeding their horses this winter thanks to a hay donation program established by a Bend couple. The program distributes bales of hay, either donated by individuals or purchased with… Go to Source

Equine Ambulance Coming to Midwest Horse Fair

By Tack Box | December 31st, 2008

One of only 30 ambulances designed specifically for horses will be on display at the 2009 Midwest Horse Fair in Madison, Wisc., on April 17-19, 2009. The equine ambulance, purchased by Morrie Waud, has special features to help stabilize an injured… Go to Source

2008: A Year in Equine Health News

By Tack Box | December 30th, 2008

What a year it has been. The equine industry has had its ups and downs–from the losses of Eight Belles and Teddy O’Connor, to the amazing story of 37-year-old superhorse Elmer Bandit, as well as the incredible display of equine talent at the 2008 Olympic… Go to Source

Charges Filed in Pennsylvania Pony Abuse Case

By Tack Box | December 30th, 2008

A Pennsylvania man accused of mistreating 11 ponies and one donkey has been formally charged with 38 counts of animal cruelty. Joseph Mayer was charged with 12 counts of inadequate sustenance, 13 counts of unsanitary confinement, and 13 counts of lack… Go to Source