More than €80,000 has been allocated to support nine agricultural shows across County Mayo this summer, with the largest grant of €10,700 awarded to the Bonniconlon Show. Other notable recipients include the Erris Agricultural Show (€10,000) and the Ballina...
At the annual Horse and Pony Club Tack Auction, community members enthusiastically bid on items like a brush for $55 and a peanut butter pie for $135, with all proceeds benefiting the club’s youth programs. The fundraiser, now in...
At the recent Crufts dog show, a Clumber Spaniel named Bruin won Best in Show, but the event was overshadowed by controversy surrounding new breeding guidelines aimed at improving dog health. The debate focuses on the Innate Health Assessment...
California’s public lands are currently showcasing a vibrant wildflower bloom at Carrizo Plain National Monument, thanks to early winter rains, with visitors encouraged to enjoy the scenery responsibly. Looking ahead, Fee Free Days will return in 2026, allowing free...
New UK government legislation aims to ban nearly 70 popular dog breeds deemed unhealthy due to extreme physical traits that compromise their wellbeing. The all-party parliamentary group for animal welfare introduced a 10-point checklist identifying characteristics such as excessive...
A horse named Mitchell was rescued after slipping into the fast-flowing River Stour in Worcestershire on February 22. Firefighters from Wyre Forest, Worcester, and Bromyard stations responded to the incident and, following advice from a vet, sedated Mitchell so...
