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Snake Bite Horse Receives Unusual Treatment Snake Bite Horse Receives Unusual Treatment

Pygmy Rattlesnake believed to have bitten BarbieA horse named Barbie who suffered multiple snake bites on her head and neck is recovering well in the USA after receiving a very unconventional treatment....... Maggots!

Read more: Snake Bite Horse Receives Unusual Treatment

Date 18/12/2006


Weddings Overseas More Popular Than UK Weddings Overseas More Popular Than UK

In a recent poll carried out by First Choice 57% of people who responded said they would consider getting married abroad.

Read more: Weddings Overseas More Popular Than UK

Date 13/12/2006


Another Horse Death Bring Enquiry Another Horse Death Brings Enquiry

Following the death of a fifth horse at Wolverhampton All Weather Race Course in the past few weeks the Jockey's Association Safety Officer has called for an official enquiry.

Read more: Another Horse Death Brings Enquiry

Date 08/12/2006


A Gruesome Tale Lands on Ebay A Gruesome Tale Lands on EBay!

Nearly 40 years after the 'mysterious' death of Snippy, the Appaloosa Mare's skeleton has been put on EBay!

Read more: A Gruesome Tale Lands on EBay!

Date 08/12/2006


Tragedy at the 15th Asian Games Tragedy at the 15th Asian Games

Kim Hyung Chil from South Korea died whilst taking part in the cross country event in Doha.

Read more: Tragedy at the 15th Asian Games

Date 07/12/2006


New Horse Transportation Rules for 2007 New Horse Transportation Rules for 2007

New EU regulations are being introduced in the UK from 5th January 2007 regarding the transportation of horses at home and across Europe.

Read more: New Horse Transport Rules for 2007

Date 30/11/2006


The Return of Wild Horses in Mongolia The Return of Wild Horses in Mongolia

The Zoological Society of London is having a special gala evening on 12th December 2006 featuring the reintroduction of Prezewalski's Horse into Mongolia.

Read more: The Return of Wild Horses in Mongolia

Date 29/11/2006


Horsebox Owners Beware! Horsebox Owners Beware!

Vehicle & Operator Services Agency (VOSA) has sent a warning to all horsebox owners that they risk having their vehicle impounded, receiving a fine and being prosecuted!

Read more: Horsebox Owners Beware!

Date 28/11/2006


Welsh Cob for Madonna Welsh Cob for Madonna

Ystrad Dewi Briton, a Welsh Cob, bought by Guy Richie for his wife, Madonna's birthday appears to have a home for life!

Read more: Welsh Cob for Madonna

Date 25/11/2006


Top Racing Trophies Stolen Top Racing Trophies Stolen

In a continued spate of incidents in the Newmarket area the original 1000 and 2000 Guineas Trophies have been stolen from the home of Lord Fairhaven, former senior steward of the Newmarket Race Course.

Read more: Top Racing Trophies Stolen

Date 24/11/2006


ILPH On The Move The ILPH On The Move

The International League for the Protection of Horses (ILPH), one of the world’s leading horse charities, are moving from their Herefordshire based farm to a property near Somerton in Somerset.

Read more: The ILPH On The Move

Date 23/11/2006


 

 
 
 
 
 
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