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 bring the lessons of the horse herd into the healing process for veterans and first responders who are struggling with trauma resulting from their service. A non-profit staged out of the Prescott … [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 16-year-old Shaelene are big fans of Babbitt horses. They have three at home on their Bird Springs ranch north of Winslow. Busy with rodeo competition and travel through the summer, the teens were all in one … [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 their large-animal rescue networks, identifying resources and preparing for action. “At least half of our group has been training for the last year,” said Fontana, EEE board chair. “We have a great … [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 Services (ADS) has long provided shelter for pets, but what about safe havens for evacuated farm animals such as horses, ponies, mules, donkeys, goats, sheep, chickens, pigs, rabbits, llamas and … [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 use of horses and pack animals to accomplish our daily duties in the National Park Service,” said Shannon Miller, program manager for the Grand Canyon South Rim Horse Patrol. “Without these animals, we … [Read more...] about Whoa Nelly, National Park Service Celebrating 100 Years