Seventy youth from across Missouri competed at the Missouri 4-H State Horse Judging Contest held at William Woods University, where they evaluated eight classes of horses and presented oral reasons defending their rankings. The contest, part of the 2026...
Three people and two dogs were rescued by the RNLI after their 6.5m motorboat ran aground in thick fog south of Brownsea Island. The Poole lifeboat crew found the boat stranded in mud with visibility reduced to about 50...
Concerns are escalating over the deaths of horses transported from Canada to Japan, with reports indicating around 100 fatalities during or shortly after flights in 2023. Animal welfare advocates and industry stakeholders highlight inadequate ventilation, extreme temperature changes, and...
Cathrine Laudrup-Dufour and her 17-year-old horse Mount St John Freestyle have kicked off their 2026 dressage season impressively, achieving a new grand prix personal best with a winning score of 84.17% at the Herning CDI5*. Their performance included perfect...
Sisters Taryn and Ashlyn Tumblin of Coshocton County credit their 13 years in 4-H with shaping their personal growth and career paths. Taryn, studying animal bioscience at Ohio State ATI, plans to become a large animal veterinarian, inspired by...
Personnel from the Central Valley Fire District successfully rescued a horse named Dream that had fallen into a creek near Airport Road on March 8. Firefighters responded promptly after reports that the horse’s head was barely above water, indicating...
