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Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sport
Read full article: Horse racing leaders consider Paris Olympics equestrian scandal a lesson for their sportThe horse welfare scandal that has been the talk of equestrian events at the Paris Olympics is being noticed and highlighted by prominent voices in a related sport.
Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone and reveal its name: Wakan Gli
Read full article: Tribes honor the birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone and reveal its name: Wakan GliNative American religious ceremonies with dancing, drumming, singing and the retelling of a sacred legend commemorated the recent birth of a rare white buffalo calf in Yellowstone National Park.
Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffalo
Read full article: Move over grizzlies and wolves: Yellowstone visitors hope to catch a glimpse of rare white buffaloThe recent appearance of a rare white bison calf has excited wildlife watchers in Yellowstone National Park.
All 4 Pets ‘Put Your Pet in a Promo’ Contest
Read full article: All 4 Pets ‘Put Your Pet in a Promo’ ContestYour pet could be Local 4′s next Spokespet! Do you think your animal friend could join the likes of Nemo or Alfred and Dexter? If so, enter our “Put your pet in a promo” contest below, starting Thursday, Sept. 15th at 8 p.m.!
Quiz: Is this a Kentucky Derby-winning horse, or a made-up name?
Read full article: Quiz: Is this a Kentucky Derby-winning horse, or a made-up name?There are two types of people who watch the Kentucky Derby: Those who bet money and want to win, and spectators who just want to admire the strange names given to the horses.
Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Montcalm County horse
Read full article: Eastern Equine Encephalitis confirmed in Montcalm County horseLANSING, Mich. – Officials have confirmed the second case of Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) for 2020 in a 12-year-old horse from Montcalm County. The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) State Veterinarian, Dr. Nora Wineland, confirmed the case. EEE is a viral disease transmitted by mosquitoes to both animals and people. Humans can also be infected, and symptoms in humans include sudden onset of fever, chills, and body and joint aches. EEE can develop into severe enephalitis, resulting in headache, disorientation, tremors, seizures, and paralysis.
Car runs into horse riders, killing 1, in western Michigan
Read full article: Car runs into horse riders, killing 1, in western MichiganMOLINE, Mich. A woman riding a horse was killed when a car ran into a group of horse riders on a rural road in western Michigan, authorities said. The collision happened about 9:30 p.m. Friday when a car approaching from behind a group of three horse riders struck two of the animals, according to the Allegan County Sheriffs Office. One badly injured rider was taken to a hospital from the scene near the community of Moline about 15 miles south of Grand Rapids. That rider, 26-year-old Brittany Fender of Schoolcraft, died from her injuries, the sheriffs office said. Another horse rider suffered minor injuries and 22-year-old woman was driving the car wasnt hurt, the office said.
Pasture bedtime? Police return horse found standing in road in West Bloomfield
Read full article: Pasture bedtime? Police return horse found standing in road in West BloomfieldDETROIT – There will be no horsin’ around after dark, especially in West Bloomfield. Police in West Bloomfield found a horse just standing in the middle of Middlebelt Road near Maple Road early Wednesday morning. Officers took the horse down the old town road, back to its pasture. Nothing to see here. When reached for comment, the horse said it wasn’t trying to “stirrup any trouble.” Sure, horse.