Isinglass was a famous bay thoroughbred racehorse in England around the turn of the century. He was the winner of the English Triple Crown in 1893 and records he set went unbroken for decades. In the December 27, 1902 issue of Country Life, a lovely candid photo of Isinglass was printed. His breeder and owner, … Continue reading A Lick of History
Category: horses
Podcast You Will Like
If you've ever listened to the BBC's Outlook program, you already know about the fascinating stories featured in the first-person. But even if you are new to the program, I encourage you to listen to this absolutely riveting tale involving a woman and two horses. It is a heart-wrenching and brutally honest examination of the … Continue reading Podcast You Will Like
Alberta SPCA: Improving the Welfare of Horses through Death
In February, the Alberta SPCA seized 58 horses from a Canadian farm: “In addition to suffering from long-term neglect, these horses were not used to being handled,” says Roland Lines, Communications Manager for the Alberta SPCA. “Only four geldings showed evidence of having been ridden, and a large number of the horses were extremely difficult … Continue reading Alberta SPCA: Improving the Welfare of Horses through Death
Stay Classy, Char-Meck
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg pound, the place that brought you such classics as The Drugged Kitty Photo-Fest and Oops - We Killed A(nother) Pet, brings you this posting on Facebook. Read it and weep. Yup. It's a promo for a stray horse they named MEATY. They are auctioning him. Aren't these folks just fall down funny?
Friday Reading
Toledo Humane Society says they don't have the resources to remove starving horses from the owner. I did a quick Google and found: The HSUS Animal Rescue teams are ready at a moment's notice to rescue horses from poor living conditions[...] Now we just have to get these two lovebirds together. In the meantime, I'm … Continue reading Friday Reading
21 Polo Horses Die before Match
The polo team favored to win the U.S. Open tournament in Florida had 21 of its horses die suddenly on Sunday. The team has now withdrawn from competition and an investigation into the horses' deaths is underway: Officials believe that the "very rapid onset of sickness and death" points to toxins or a drug reaction … Continue reading 21 Polo Horses Die before Match
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