A point often proven by history: The horse has a lot to teach the human. Contact between the two became closer when man started domesticating the horse around 4000 BC, and the relationship has evolved over time to inexorably link the two species. Today, that link is being used effectively to … [Read more...] about Healing Powers of the Herd
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Rodeo Family Wins at Auction and in the Arena
Fresh off a first place team-roping win at the Pioneer Days Rodeo in Clovis, New Mexico, on a Babbitt Ranches horse named Tubs, 19-year-old Cy Singer quietly conferred with his younger sisters on the front row of the bleachers at the Annual Hashknife Colt Sale. Cy, 18-year-old Sherina and … [Read more...] about Rodeo Family Wins at Auction and in the Arena
Wildfire Season has Volunteers Ready to Evacuate Large Animals
Dry, warm, windy conditions make May and June Northern Arizona’s prime season for wildfire. As cities and forests call for fire restrictions and wildland firefighters are on high alert, Carol Fontana and members of the Equine Emergency Evacuation of Yavapai County (EEE) are vigilantly strengthening … [Read more...] about Wildfire Season has Volunteers Ready to Evacuate Large Animals
Preparing for Animal Evacuations
Most humans who are forced to evacuate their homes in times of disaster are overcome with fear, stress and uncertainty. Evacuation is also frightening for others in the animal kingdom, including household pets, as well as creatures living inside barns and in farm fields. Animal Disaster … [Read more...] about Preparing for Animal Evacuations
Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
Horses and mules of the Grand Canyon are kicking off the National Park Service Centennial. Last month, they made their first 2016 appearance by trotting through the Parade of Roses in Pasadena, California. “Our participation at the Tournament of Roses Parade televised our history and continued … [Read more...] about Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years
