Links and Resources

Dr. Ronald Emond of Candlewood Equine explains why traditional worming can be wrong for your horse

"Smoke," Iraqi donkey-turned-Marine mascot makes its way to US

Girl teaches cow to jump (Associated Press story/video)

Times Record reports on NickerNews!

Cowgirls Never Die, short and loving documentary.

New York registers animal-cruelty convicts, just like we register sex offenders. CLICK HERE.

New York Times article on drugs and ineffective sanctions in horse racing. CLICK HERE

Stacy Westfall's award-winning 2006 bareback & bridleless performance. CLICK HERE.

New York Times article on the deep pockets and sophisticated strategies in endurance riding at the World Equestrian Games. CLICK HERE.

New York Times article on reining, a new and unconventional competition at the World Equestrian Games. CLICK HERE.

The American Association of Equine Practitioners' website includes great tips for horse owners! Click here.

Award-winning journalist comments on BLM's brutal mustang policy, guided by the powers in Big Agriculture.

Project Coyote - non-profit dedicated to educating public on the coyote's place in the ecosystem and advocating on its behalf.

Maine Equine Welfare Alliance

Colorado Hay Bank gets NBC coverage

More than 70 horses saved in mass surrender in New York

Rockin' T Equine Rescue

Help Save America's Wild Horses - Madeleine Pickens' excellent site. Lots of info and easy navigation for lobbying politicians.

Read this NY Times article on the BLM roundups

Fugly Blog -  A nifty site with an eye on horse abuse and neglect.

The Cloud Foundation blogs about the BLM's removal of Cloud and his herd.

NPR feature on Horse Air Transport

NPR feature on Mongolian Horse Races - Report on the centuries-long  tradition of an annual horse race in Mongolia. Make sure to scroll down to see the slide show!

NOLS National Outdoor Leadership School, offers horsepacking courses for all levels. Learn how to care for your riding horse, your pack horse and yourself while out in the Rockies during several weeks of low-impact camping. Wow!

www.extension.org/horses
This is a nice site for exploring educational opportunities.

www.umaine.edu/livestock
Helpful site for horse-related research and happenings.

www.mainehorserescue.com
We will add more rescue site links soon!
www.maine.gov/agriculture/aw
Your connection to the Animal Welfare branch of Maine's government.