Latest Horse Articles & News

QLD Horse Owner Fined For Neglect
March 29, 2010

A Queensland horse owner has been fined $4000 for the neglect of his horse.

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QLD Horse Owner Fined For Neglect
Equine Influenza Decision Unjustified
March 27, 2010

Australia’s peak veterinary body has urged the federal government to reverse its decision allowing voluntary vaccination against the equine influenza (EI) virus.

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Equine Influenza Decision Unjustified
Feeding For Weight Gain
February 18, 2010

Seven Simple Steps For Putting Weight On Your Horse

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Feeding For Weight Gain
First Sportaloosa Show Classes
February 12, 2010

The first Sportaloosa Show classes to be held will be at the Queensland All Breeds Youngstock Show May 2 at Toowoomba Showgrounds.

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First Sportaloosa Show Classes
FEI Bans Rollkur
February 10, 2010

Participants at the FEI round-table conference at the IOC Headquarters in Lausanne have established a measured difference between the techniques of Rollkur and Low, Deep and Round (LDR). The new definitions mean that the practice of Rollkur is now effectively outlawed by the International Equestrian Federation (FEI).

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FEI Bans Rollkur
Saving Raindrop
February 8, 2010

Just before Christmas last year, three local Pilbara boys were on their way to enjoy a spot of fishing out near 5 mile when they came across a young foal that looked lost, thirsty and in desperate need of help.

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Saving Raindrop
Horses Find Trust Again In Kinglake
February 2, 2010

A local horse whisperer program is helping bushfire traumatised horses regain the trust of people.

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Horses Find Trust Again In Kinglake
Equestrian Centre Moves Forward
February 1, 2010

Megan Wray is not horsing around with plans to bring a multimillion-dollar equestrian centre to Bundaberg.

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Equestrian Centre Moves Forward
Horse Owner Offers Storm Warning
January 19, 2010

A Laceys Creek man whose horse was stuck dead by lightning in November has warned animal owners of the potentially fatal nature of savage storms.

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Horse Owner Offers Storm Warning
Liverpool Honours Shire Work Horses
January 7, 2010

After a decade of campaigning and fundraising the Shire Horse and Carters who worked with the animals will finally be honoured with a 2.4 metre tall bronze sculpture.

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Liverpool Honours Shire Work Horses