Malinda Larkin tells us of a move by the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) that worsens the ongoing campaign to eliminate the soring of horses. (Please see the Journal of the American Veterinary Association at https://www.avma.org/News/JAVMANews/Pages/170401e.aspx.) APHIS has … Continue reading
Courtesy Laura Krakowiak When this picture of the glorious, laughing turtle first appeared in my computer, I let out a huge, loud sound that can only be described as a guffaw. As I looked closer at his picture, I smiled … Continue reading
Not long ago, I got a film that its sender thought was perfect for me: he knew that I have always been fascinated by falconry, the sport of hunting with hawks. I’ve read about it in non-fiction, poetry and novels, and each time, wondered … Continue reading
Tireless workers to bring about the abolition of soring horses found recently that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has withdrawn from its website invaluable information for those who are fighting against horse soring. The following information was removed two weeks … Continue reading
5 In 1987, a new series called “Beauty and the Beast” started broadcasting on CBS. I was one of many viewers tuning in that evening, hoping that this newest version of the old story would have some merit. I knew … Continue reading