Tag: horses
West Virginia aims to bolster equine industry with new horse coalition
West Virginia's equine industry is small, but like ag across the state, has room to grow. That's why the state launched the West Virginia Horse Coalition, a public-private partnership aimed at supporting and promoting the state's equine industry.
Part one: Freedom on horseback
Judith Sutherland recalls the freedom she felt riding her horse, Lucy Lu, around the farm of her childhood.
Ohio AG: Knox County woman stole from mother, bought farm
According to investigators, Lisa Braniff stole from her mother's estate to purchase a horse farm in Mount Vernon. She was charged with theft and forgery.
Online equine classes are offered by Ohio State ATI
The online equine courses planned for the spring semester at Ohio State ATI in Wooster, Ohio, are horse health and disease and horse breeding and selection.
Ponies and the love of children
Judith Sutherland recalls the horse her daughter loved during her childhood, as she watches her grandson get used to riding Buddy, the new pony.
Do not go overboard when buying horse feed
Horse owners should take a step back and think before making extra feed purchases.
2019: Eastern equine encephalitis poses threat
As of Nov. 12, 2019, 36 confirmed cases of eastern equine encephalitis had been reported by eight states; 13 of these cases were fatal.
More Pa. counties confirm equine encephalitis
Last month, Eastern Equine Encephalitis was confirmed in Erie, Carbon and Monroe counties, Pa. As of this week, Luzerne and Mercer counties have been added.
Vet inspections on horses tightened
The Ohio Department of Agriculture announced new veterinary inspection requirements Sept. 16 for horses entering Ohio.
Horse owners should plan hay purchases now
Weather in the Midwest is forcing livestock producers to buy hay earlier. As a result, horse owners may not have an easy time finding it later this year.
