Arabian Horses News
- Ross knows wife saved him Wednesday, July 20, 2011 @ 2:27AMAfter enduring six strokes, three life flights and 28 days in hospitals, Charlie Ross knows there’s only one reason he’s alive today: the advocacy of his wife, Alexandra “Bo” Fuller...
- Flett and Bandit are quite a pair Tuesday, July 19, 2011 @ 2:32PMBandit, an 11-year-old bay Arabian Gelding, together with his partner, Laura Flett, have entered and completed 200 miles of 50-mile endurance races
- SUPER SIX FOR ROCK Monday, July 18, 2011 @ 12:14PMChris Dwyer kept in touch from warmer climes as Rough Rock landed his sixth course success in the M.R. King Peugeot & Suzuki Lowestoft Handicap at Yarmouth.
- Alabama's most expensive homes: Details and photos that will make you say 'wow' Sunday, July 17, 2011 @ 7:07AM15 BR, 16BA, 38-seat movie theater. Or maybe a home with a private planetarium? Take a peek at the good life. Lucky for you, some of these Alabama castles are for sale.
- Walter Thomas “Walt” Thompson (June 23, 1918 – July 12, 2011) Saturday, July 16, 2011 @ 9:02AMWalter Thomas “Walt” Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12, 2011. Walt was born June 23, 1918, to Edon and Nellie Seekstrom Thompson in Coronation, Alberta, Canada. His parents homesteaded on the prairie there. He moved with his family to Corvallis, Ore., in 1922, and graduated from Corvallis High School in 1937. Walt graduated from Oregon State University in 1942 with a ...
- Massage therapist has special touch with animals Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 6:07PMA growing number of massage practitioners work with dogs, horse, cats and other animals.
- Locals shine at Kentucky horse show Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 4:51PMSeveral local horses and riders performed extremely well at the Arabian Horse Association Region 14 Championships and Silverama Horse Show held June 29 through July 3 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.
- Alejandro Friday, July 15, 2011 @ 2:32AMis not the biggest horse in the world but is probably the toughest two-year-old we have in the yard and all he does is keep on improving. On reflection his run at Musselburgh two starts ago when third to Frederick Engels trying to give him three pounds was very good.
- Sydney's excitement builds for Equitana Thursday, July 14, 2011 @ 8:24PMVIOLINS and a charismatic European warmblood stallion last week heralded the imminent arrival of the equine spectacular, Equitana, to Sydney for the first time.
- O’Shea making her mark Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 11:19PMThere's something that never gets old for Taryl O'Shea, and that's the beauty and grace of Arabian horses. The former Grande Prairie resident is so smitten with the creatures that she's made a life for herself as the executive director of the Arabian Horse Association of Arizona.[...]
- Keeneland plans $4.37M stakes schedule for 75th anniversary fall meet Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 4:04PMKeeneland representatives announced Wednesday an 18-race, $4.37 million fall stakes schedule – anchored by five Grade 1 races over opening weekend – for its fall meet that celebrates its 75th anniversary of racing and runs Oct. 7-29.
- Longtime businessman Walt Thompson dies at 92 Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:15AM“Grandpa’s done with his chores now,” was the response from granddaughter Tiffany Wann when she was told that her beloved grandfather, Walt Thompson, had died at 7 a.m. Tuesday morning July 12. Walter Thompson, who was born June 23, 1918, in Alberta, Canada, was a pioneer citizen of Brookings-Harbor who spent most of his life “doing chores” to help build up the community. He and his wife, Iva ...
- Walter Thomas ‘Walt’ Thompson Wednesday, July 13, 2011 @ 3:13AMWalter Thomas “Walt” Thompson, 93, passed away peacefully on the morning of July 12, 2011. Walt was born June 23, 1918, to Edon and Nellie Seekstrom Thompson in Coronation, Alberta, Canada. His parents homesteaded on the prairie there.
- The Science of Arabian Horses Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:02PMAt Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, science is bringing a new life to the ancient bloodlines of Arabian horses--the breed that carried historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and George Washington. [More]
- The Science of Arabian Horses [Slide Show] Tuesday, July 12, 2011 @ 5:02PMAt Al Shaqab in Doha, Qatar, science is bringing a new life to the ancient bloodlines of Arabian horses--the breed that carried historical figures such as Alexander the Great, Genghis Khan, Napoleon and George Washington. [More]
- Saurashtra University launches program to protect indigenous horse breed Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 6:34AMRajkot, July 8 (ANI): Amidst various efforts to protect the diminishing number of lions in the Gir forests, an initiative was undertaken wherein a university launched a program to protect the Kathiawari horses in Rajkot.
- Police investigate East Montpelier horse shooting Friday, July 8, 2011 @ 5:16AMVermont State Police are investigating the fatal shooting of a horse in an East Montpelier pasture.
- Vt. State Police investigate fatal horse shooting Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 10:45AMVermont State Police troopers are investigating the fatal shooting of a horse in an East Montpelier pasture.
- 13:20 Piper-Heidsieck Champagne Irish E.B.F. Fillies' Handicap Thursday, July 7, 2011 @ 9:28AMIshbelle and Tuscania have no easy task on their reappearance, while both Hezmah and Mystic Dream have failed to improve on their promising early form.
- Around New Mexico Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 11:51PM3 on Rio Rancho Leave ID'd RIO RANCHO — While Rio Rancho continues to ...
- Who would shoot a pet horse? Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 5:42PMPolice are investigating the shooting of a pet horse in East Montpelier. And the family who owned the horse is left wondering why it happened.
- Police trail runaway horse on highway Wednesday, July 6, 2011 @ 3:10AMNORTH LAWRENCE, Ohio, July 6 (UPI) -- Police in Ohio said a stretch of highway was closed while officers chased a runaway horse for about 8 miles.
- Dash Cam Captures Horse Chase That Closed Highway Tuesday, July 5, 2011 @ 6:07AMIt was a regular patrol Saturday for Lawrence Twp. Police Officer David Brown.
- Dash Cam Captures Horse Chase that Closed Highway Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 9:21PMIt was a regular patrol Saturday for Lawrence Twp. Police Officer David Brown.
- Osama bin Laden: Born into privilege, died the face of evil Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 5:02PMAfghans watch television coverage announcing the killing of Al-Qaeda leader Osama bin Laden at an electronics store on May 2, 2011 in Kabul, Afghanistan.
- Veteran Q&A: Denise Mills Monday, July 4, 2011 @ 8:57AMVeteran Q&A with Operation Desert Storm veteran and Sunrise Beach resident Denise Mills.
- Horses and other animal clients benefit from Graham-area massage therapist's special touch Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:20PMKaren Briskey gently rubbed Ellie’s head, then her back. Not long ago, this would have been all but impossible. The 7-year-old Arabian mare didn’t like to be touched, even by her own foal.
- Massage therapist has special touch with animals Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 6:20PMKaren Briskey gently rubbed Ellie’s head, then her back. Not long ago, this would have been all but impossible. The 7-year-old Arabian mare didn’t like to be touched, even by her own foal.
- Science journalists visit Al Shaqab Sunday, July 3, 2011 @ 5:56PMAl Shaqab, a member of Qatar Foundation, hosted in Doha two different groups of international science journalists this week who were attending the World Conference of Science Journalists.
- State Controller Coming to Town Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 8:00AMJohn Chiang recently denied California lawmakers pay for failing to produce a balanced budget.
- Thin edge of the wedge for Keystone Saturday, July 2, 2011 @ 1:12AMWestman's gathering place, the Keystone Centre, is in far better financial shape than in years and decades past, but there are still serious challenges facing the stewards of the complex.
- Former mounted Detroit officer was also a craftsman Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:43AMJohn Bowyer considered his nearly 30-year career at the Detroit Police Department as his greatest achievement.
- IT'S LADIES' DAY AT YARMOUTH Friday, July 1, 2011 @ 1:13AMHayley Turner and her fellow leading lady rider Kirsty Milczarek dominated proceedings at Yarmouth by riding five of the eight winners.
- Ladies reign supreme at Yarmouth Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 3:17PMHayley Turner insisted The Tatling (7/2 favourite) was the real star of the show today after riding a 65/1 treble at Yarmouth.
- Arabian show not worried about horse virus Thursday, June 30, 2011 @ 7:22AMKeystone Centre officials are keeping a close watch on a North American outbreak of equine herpes as plans continue for the Arabian Horse Association's Canadian national championship in August.
- Hollywood Park carryover kickstarts long weekend Wednesday, June 29, 2011 @ 7:34AMHorseplayers looking forward to a long Independence Day weekend of races can start early with a pick six carryover at Hollywood Park on Thursday that DRF's Brad Free describes as a rare "straightforward" play.
- Jefferson Parish shelter looking for homes for two horses Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 2:19PMThe Jefferson Parish Animal Shelter seized two horses recently for neglect and is looking for someone to foster or adopt one or both of them.
- Crime does pay –– here's how Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:37AMBOSTON (TheStreet) –– When FBI agents raided the small apartment in Santa Monica where fugitive Boston gangster James "Whitey" Bulger was hiding out, they seized more than $800,000 and a small arsenal of weaponry.
- Ruling upheld in horse abuse case Tuesday, June 28, 2011 @ 10:11AMThe owner of a horse farm whose animals were found malnourished, dehydrated, and near death lost her appeal Monday in the Sixth District Court of Appeals. Robin Vess, 56, of Oak Harbor was found guilty of 42 counts of cruelty to animals in Ottawa County Municipal Court in April.
- Arab Games mascot unveiled Monday, June 27, 2011 @ 4:56PMPure-bred Arabian horse named ‘Al Wathnan’ will be the mascot for the 2011 Arab Games to be held in Doha from December 9-23. The mascot was launched in a glittering function at the Qatar Equestrian Federation in Doha yesterday.
- Upton, Sweetwilliam himself sign off on farm sale Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:46PMThe town has finalized the purchase of 63 acres of the historic and picturesque Sweetwilliam Farm on North Street.
- Equine therapy Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 11:02PMThis year marks the fifth year the Center for Children’s Services has used equine-assisted therapy as a way of treating children who may suffer from attention deficit hyperactivity disorder or types of impulsive behavior.
- The Swiss suicide clinic and the £1.3m will riddle of the real-life James Bond Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 4:47PMWhen Sir Peter Smithers, the spy who inspired the James Bond books, died peacefully at his Swiss villa five years ago, it went without saying that old age had claimed him. After all, he was a frail 93.
- Can an iPhone App Save Horses’ Lives? Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 8:00AMA new application for iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch has been developed to do just that. Colic in Horses: An Owner’s Guide is the first equine veterinary app aimed at truly reducing mortality rates in horses by educating their owners.
- Agong Launches First Endurance Club In Penang Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:35AMGEORGE TOWN, June 25 (Bernama) -- Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Saturday declared open the Al-Khamsa Endurance Club in Taman Perbandaran Pulau Pinang here.
- Entertainment / Lifestyle Saturday, June 25, 2011 @ 2:00AMGEORGE TOWN, 25 JUNE, 2011: Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin today declared open the Al-Khamsa Endurance Club in Taman Perbandaran Pulau Pinang here.
- Appeal denied in animal cruelty case Friday, June 24, 2011 @ 11:29PMRobin Vess was beating a dead horse when she appealed her conviction on 42 counts of animal cruelty. read more
- Behind the Scenes: Expedition Impossible's Moroccan Adventure Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 7:20AMshare: digg facebook twitter "Let's run to the top of that dune!" yells animal trainer and Expedition Impossible host Dave Salmoni as he guides me to the top of a Saharan sand dune in the southeastern part of Morocco. The course - contained entirely within the Kingdom of Morocco - consists of 10 stages, with extreme tasks varying from white-water rafting down dangerous rapids to skydiving over ...
- Virus outbreak cancels horse events in state Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 1:31AMSIERRA VISTA â” An outbreak of the neurologic form of Equine Herpes Virus has caused widespread cancellations of horse events across several western states.
- Md. Woman Charged After Malnourished Horses Seized Wednesday, June 22, 2011 @ 8:57AMThe owner of a Centreville, Md., horse farm where 140 horses were found to be malnourished has been charged with animal cruelty.