Some pack horses that smugglers use to carry thousands of pounds of marijuana from Mexico into Arizona are unrecognized victims of the illegal drug trade, according to equine welfare advocates, government officials, and veterinarians who care for the animals.
This mare, Hope, was rescued from the drug trade. Here she’s shown before rehabilitation.
Hope, after rehabilitation.
How many times have you encountered this scenario?: You’re driving in a merge lane, accelerating your vehicle to match traffic on the highway, then all of a sudden the vehicle in front of you comes to a complete stop, or is driving too slow to merge safely.
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Congrats goes out to the Welch family on the birth of their new colt Firecracker. Both mom and baby are doing great.
Our client Katie Copp competed in two different divisions, Children’s 3′
Jumpers and 3′ Open Jumpers, and won Division Grand Champion in BOTH
divisions!
Traditionally considered a West Coast disease, pigeon fever was recently diagnosed in several Florida horses.
Pigeon fever is caused by the bacterium Corynebacterium pseudotuberculosis, which tends to live in the soil in hot, dry environments. It is primarily spread by flies and causes abscesses on the pectoral region that give a horse a “pigeon breast” appearance (hence the name).
Pet owners sometimes forget that animals need dental maintenance just like we do. It is important to stay on top of routine dentistry in order to help prevent more serious problems in the future. Aside from routine dental conditions that occur in horses, owners might encounter a behavior that is referred to as cribbing or crib biting, which can have a negative effect on the incisor teeth.
Kentucky State Police report that the Alabama truck driver who crossed the median and caused a crash in March that killed him and 10 other people had been using his cell phone to send and receive calls leading up to the crash. This tragedy is just one example of the dangerous consequences of distracted driving.
Statistics show that driving while distracted is a factor in 25% of police-reported crashes. Given the rising number of automobile accidents caused by texting, the US Department of Transportation issued a nationwide ban in January that prohibits texting by drivers of commercial vehicles such as large truck and buses.
It can be argued that Somebeachsomewhere and Bunny Lake are the best male and female pacers of all time, respectively. They both cultivated big followings, with fans tuning in virtually every time they stepped on the track for battle. The two are now celebrating the birth of a foal, which occurred this past weekend.
According to Hanover Shoe Farms, the duo’s offspring, a yet-to-be-named bay filly, hit the ground Saturday, May 8 at the Pennsylvania nursery.
Before any kind of trailer travel, do a once-over in these areas, checking that:
✔ All lights are working;
✔ Brakes are working, and brake maintenance is up-to-date;
✔ Trailer hitch is secure, and safety chains are on;
✔ Dirt and debris are swept out;
✔ Trailer mats are clean and dry;
✔ Dividers are securely fastened;
✔ Loose, rattling parts have been tightened or secured;
✔ Sharp edges or loose wires inside trailer are fixed;
✔ Trailer is loaded properly and within weight limits;
✔ Lug nuts on all wheels are tight; and
✔ Tire pressure is within recommended ranges when tires are cold.
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A horse was euthanized after being diagnosed with rabies in Massachusetts, according to Enterprisenews.com. Veterinarian Bruce Chase diagnosed the horse, who had not been vaccinated and had been exposed to a rabid skunk, according to public health officials.
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