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70-Year-Old Men Rescue Moose Trapped In The Deep Mud

Posted on September 21, 2021October 27, 2021 by Horse Spirit

Two retired prospectors were hailed as heroes after risking their lives to save a desperate moose from death. A few days ago, Maurice Valliere and Pat Greba, both 70 years old, rescued a trapped in a swamp in the woods of Timmins, Ontario. Helpless moose. When Valliere was with him, an 82-year-old friend of his…

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Cow Unlikely Becomes A Foster Mother To An Orphan Foal

Posted on May 6, 2021September 7, 2021 by Horse Spirit

Happiness has followed sadness after a foal who lost his mom at eight days old has reinforced with a cow. Stranded foal Thomas and dairy cow Rusty have framed a surprising bond at their home ranch in Gorey, Co. Wexford, following a miserable beginning to Thomas’ young life. Pureblood raiser and dairy rancher Des Devereux…

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A Guide To Horses’ Special Diet: What Should They Eat And What They Shouldn’t

Posted on January 14, 2020 by Horse Spirit

Horses have very specific dietary needs because they have a different digestive tract from humans. Rather than eating large meals as we eat, horses many small meals. In fact, they spend most of their time eating! While it’s okay to treat your horse to a few treats, there are a few things they probably shouldn’t…

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Closer Look Beneath The Horse Hoof Cracks

Posted on November 30, 2019May 31, 2022 by Horse Spirit

Veterinarians and other hoof care professionals while studying equine anatomy dissect hoof cracks, their most used method is to slice down the middle of the fissure and study at the cross-section for signs to the biomechanical and pathological problems. Paige Poss, a hoof trimmer thought that maybe she needed to try in a different way…

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Pretty Accessories That Will Give Your Horse An Extra Beauty

Posted on September 27, 2019 by Horse Spirit

The concept is simple! Hoofies are essentially patterned decals, shaped for a horse’s hoof wall. They’re safe, painless, and very easy to remove. Horses won’t even know they’re there! There are simple and stylish patterns like these bright blue Hoofies, which are perfect for just kickin’ around the stable yard. Since the Hoofies peel off…

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Danger Coming From Grass Cutting- Owner Seeks To Raise Awareness

Posted on August 1, 2019 by Horse Spirit

The owner of two ponies who ate grass cuttings dumped in their field said people who think they’re “doing a good deed” need to be aware of the danger it can cause. Tia Evans, 29, of Lancaster, discovered six-year-old gypsy cob Gunner and Thomas, a 21-year-old New Forest, eating two piles of cuttings. Tia said:…

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Risky Future For World’s Largest Herd Of Rare Breed

Posted on July 31, 2019 by Horse Spirit

The world’s largest recognized herd of Caspian horses could be in jeopardy if sponsors cannot be found to ensure its future. The Sirhowy Stud, based in Farnham, Surrey is home to 50 of the rare breed, which was thought to be extinct until it was rediscovered in Iran in 1975. Following the closure of the…

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Authorities To Take Actions To Improve Conditions For Santorini’s Working Donkeys

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Horse Spirit

Santorini’s mayor has pledged to improve conditions for working equines on the Greek island. The Donkey Sanctuary and its partner, Greek Animal Welfare Fund/Animal Action Hellas (GAWF), held positive talks. Mayor Anastasios-Nikolaos Zorzos pledged that five key improvements would be implemented ahead of this holiday season. These are to: 1.Extend the shelter at the top…

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Owners Are Unaware Of Eye Problems That Older Horses Have

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Horse Spirit

A study has revealed that the majority of older horses suffer from eye problems — and their owners are completely unaware. Researchers discovered that while 87.8% of horses aged 15 or over had signs of ocular disease, just under 4% of their handlers reported a known issue. In the study, led by Fernando Malalana and…

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Dust Is Hay- A Risk To Both Humans And Horses

Posted on July 30, 2019 by Horse Spirit

An owner who hopes to raise awareness about the amount of dust in hay has urged others to consider wearing a face mask when filling haynets. Emily Boyce, 20, who is in her final year of equine studies at the Royal Agricultural University in Gloucestershire, was filling haynets for samples for her research project when…

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