The Household Cavalry own some of the finest horses in all of England, stabled up at the Hyde Park Barracks in central London. Where are the Queen’s cavalry horses kept? The Household Cavalry Museum is a living Museum in the Read more…
The Hannoverian horse is a German warmblood. It is a versatile breed used in light artillery, heavy, and line cavalry. Today it is successful in dressage and other equestrian events. What breed are cavalry horses? The Household Cavalry Mounted Regiment Read more…
In fact, it is dogs, not horses that are called man’s best friend, but this can also be put down to centuries of domestication of wild dogs to the household pets we see today. Is a horse a man’s best Read more…
Why Are Draft Horses Slaughtered? We spoke with Christine about the specific risk facing draft horses when they are sent to auction. “Draft horses, pound for pound, are fleshier and more lucrative for sale at slaughter,” she explained. “Literally, you Read more…
True, your new horse might cost you only a nominal adoption fee to acquire–typically from around $200 to $600 for a rehabbed horse, though a specialty breed with training could come with a fee of up to $2,000 or more. Read more…
The Thoroughbred-racing industry sends an estimated 10,000 horses to slaughter annually, meaning that half of the 20,000 new foals born each year will eventually be killed for their flesh. Why are horses sent to the slaughterhouse? Horse slaughter is the Read more…
Tesco PLC. Tesco, one of the biggest grocery chains in the UK, was found to be selling hamburger patties that were almost one third horse meat. In Tesco’s Everyday Value burgers, horse DNA present suggested horse meat accounted for 29% Read more…
There is an old Dakota tribal wisdom, which was passed over from generation to generation. It basically goes like this: “When you discover you’re riding a dead horse, the best strategy is to dismount.” This strategy seems to be simple Read more…
Ferdinand. Much to the outrage of many horse racing enthusiasts, reports indicate that in 2002, Ferdinand was sent to slaughter in Japan with no fanfare or notice to previous owners. He likely became either pet food or steaks for human Read more…
Lethal injection with a barbiturate, typically pentobarbital, is the method most commonly employed by veterinarians in the United States. The barbiturates used are DEA controlled substances so this method can only be carried out by a licensed veterinarian. What is Read more…