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Multi-agency Rescue of Horse Woman
London, 14 November/GNN/ -- MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty 1) issued by The Government News Network on 14 November 2006 A woman riding her horse this afternoon in the Charmouth area was found laying in water after she had fallen fr ... Read the full article

USRider Teams with EKU to Offer Animal Rescue Training
USRider and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) are partnering for the fifth annual large-animal emergency rescue training course. As with previous years’ training, specially trained demonstration animals are being brought in to help provide realistic hands-on training during the seminars. ... Read the full article

USRIDER Teams with EKU to Offer Animal Rescue Training
Lexington, KY (Nov. 6, 2006) – Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) will soon be visited by some four-legged friends. USRider and EKU are collaborating to present large-animal emergency rescue training for the third consecutive year. They are bringing i ... Read the full article

Be Prepared for an Equine Health Emergency
If you own horses long enough, sooner or later you are likely to confront a medical emergency. From lacerations to colic to foaling difficulties, there are many emergencies that a horse owner may encounter. You must know how to recognize serious problems and respond promptly, taking appropriate action while awaiting the arrival of your veterinarian. ... Read the full article

HEART’s New State-of-the-Art Ambulance Provides Quicker...
And More Effective Care to Injured Equine Athletes At Major Horse Shows Devon, PA – June 15, 2006 – Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport, or HEART, debuted its new state-of-the-art equine ambulance earlier this month at the Devon Horse Show. The ... Read the full article

Can You "Save Your Horse?"
If your horse fell into a ravine, would you know what to do? If your trailer was broad sided by another vehicle and turned over, would you know what to do? Could you assist emergency personnel in saving your horse? Being prepared and knowing what to do is vital when it comes to preventing serious injuries and even death! ... Read the full article

North Dakota & Minnesota Flood Assistance for Equines
CHICAGO, (EWA) – The Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA) sends our thoughts and prayers to the residents of North Dakota and Minnesota affected by the recent devastating storms and subsequent floods. In this most difficult time for residents, the EWA i ... Read the full article

Large Animals Equal Large Problems in an Emergency
Everywhere in America thousands of large animals are transported through our communities daily. They are moving over our streets, roads and highways. Whenever a transportation emergency occurs, local first responders are called. Without specific k ... Read the full article

USRider Sponsors Rescue Show & Tell for School Children
Richmond, Ky. (April 14, 2009) – Earlier this spring, a group of third graders in Richmond, Ky., learned all about rescuing large animals. On March 30, 2009, Drs. Tomas and Rebecca Gimenez, experts in large-animal rescue, gave a Technical Large-A ... Read the full article

Rescue Group Plans to Save 25 Horses from Slaughter in Ohio
On November 23, 2007, Pure Thoughts Horse and Foal Rescue saved 82 horses from going to slaughter for human consumption. They would have been shipped to Mexico and endured a tortuous death. ... Read the full article

USRider Expands Emergency Stabling Facilities
Lexington, KY (May 23, 2007) – Traveling with horses is challenging, but imagine that you are traveling with your horses in an unfamiliar area when your vehicle breaks down or, worse, you are involved in an accident requiring overnight repairs and te ... Read the full article

Thoroughbred Charities of America Approves $1.75 Million in Grants for 2006
At it’s annual board meeting on May 13, 2006, Thoroughbred Charities of America (“TCA”) approved grants of $1,750,000 to 136 non-profits, representing equine rescue/retraining, backstretch/jockey, research, education scholarships and therapeutic ridi ... Read the full article

Large-Animal Rescue Training Available
RICHMOND, KY (Dec. 27, 2005) – USRider Equestrian Motor Plan and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) have teamed up to hold two Technical Large Animal Rescue training seminars in March 2006. The first seminar is scheduled for March 17-19, 2006, and ... Read the full article

American Humane Calls for Volunteers to Serve on Animal Rescue and Relief Team
DENVER, April 8 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Humane Association is calling for volunteers to participate in a two-day training in May and join its Animal Rescue and Relief Team, which addresses the needs of a community's animals when disaster strikes ... Read the full article

Local Horse Shows and Events Donate to Pure Thoughts Horse & Foal Rescue
Wellington, FL - February 23, 2009 -- You can tell the "season of the horse" is in full swing in Wellington, Florida. The barns have come to life, riders on horseback are strolling along the paths, and equestrian events of all types fill the weekends ... Read the full article

Two Riders and their Horses Rescued
London, 9 July/GNN/ -- MARITIME AND COASTGUARD AGENCY News Release (Duty 1) issued by The Government News Network on 9 July 2006 Two horses and their riders were rescued from a sandbank, 200 metres off shore at Holkham Bay this afternoon; as they fou ... Read the full article

AHJF Emergency Relief Fund Receives Grant from Equus Foudation
The American Hunter-Jumper Foundation, Inc. was recently notified by the EQUUS Foundation, Inc. that they are one of the 50 charities that will receive grant awards this year. ... Read the full article

Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue Competes in $1 Million Makeover Contest
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue, is counting on supporters to help them win a $1 million makeover as part of the online Zootoo.com Makeover. Angel Acres, in Glenville, Pa. just over the MD. line is currently competing with over 1000 shelters most of whom work strictly with dogs and cats across the U.S. ... Read the full article

Poker Run... Great Fun and Great Success for the Horses
On Sunday, August 3rd 2008, The Palm Beach County Horseman's Association did a fantastic job with the Poker Run to benefit Pure Thoughts Inc. Horse & Foal Rescue. Everyone had a blast and the trail was lovely. ... Read the full article

Which is Worse: China vs. USA?
Which is Worse: China Massacring 50,000 Dogs or U.S. Massacring 90,000 Horses? GLENVILLE, PA – Americans were outraged by recent media reports from Shanghai, China of the killing 50,000 dogs to stop rabies. But where’s the outrage over the killing ... Read the full article