Author Archives: Matt Jenkins

Horses Found – Missing Owner – New Milton, WV

Posted on June 26, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

This came across a mailing list we monitor.  If you have any information, you can post a comment here or contact Mary Daggett (contact information is below). Two horses found found @ 6:30am this morning ( Sun 6/26 ) in … Continue reading →

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Greenbiar County – Lost Horses from storm June 21, 2011

Posted on June 22, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

The following message came across our Facebook page. URGENT! LOST HORSES! Please cross-post! Very good friends of mine have lost their horses in the Greenbriar County Area near the New River. They broke out of the barn during a storm … Continue reading →

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Found horse in Sissonville area

Posted on June 20, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

A horse was found in the Sissonville area.  The following is from the person that found the horse: I am willing to keep and lovingly care for it, but I would like to find it’s rightful owner before my children … Continue reading →

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Missing Horse Lily Found

Posted on June 2, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

We just received great news that the missing horse Lily was found: Lily, the two year old sorrel filly lost near Ripley, WV, has been found. All thanks go to Postmaster Kathy Stone. Kathy is a local animal welfare advocate. … Continue reading →

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Missing Horse Jackson County, WV

Posted on May 29, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

Two year old chestnut mare with white blaze, two white socks on hind feet and one white sock on front. Mane and tail are darker than body, in color. Wearing brown leather halter. 59″ to shoulder. This little mare is … Continue reading →

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Box Fan Recall Could Affect Horse Owners

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

FYI if you are using a Lasko box fan purchased between 2002 and 2005 you may be at risk for an electrical fire.  Read the article below from TheHorse for additional information. Lasko Products Inc., manufacturer of home appliances such … Continue reading →

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Herbal insect repellants

Posted on March 14, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

While it may be a bit early to be thinking of flies, here is some news that may be of interest to you very soon.  A new study reveals that catnip oil is 99% effective in deterring flies around horses … Continue reading →

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WV Senate passes equine rescue facilities act

Posted on March 2, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

The West Virginia senate passed senate bill 540 making it illegal to operate a non-profit 501(c)3 equine rescue without obtaining a license.  The license will cost $100 annually.  Facilities will be inspected twice yearly.  The WV department of agriculture will … Continue reading →

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Which leg is my horse lame on?

Posted on February 26, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

I came across this article the other day on About.com.  It is an interesting read.  Many times when your horse goes lame, you can’t figure out which leg s/he is lame on.  This bit of information will help you determine … Continue reading →

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Health & Farrier Clinic in Beverly, WV

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

The 6th annual Spring Health and Farrier Clinic will be held on April 2, 2011 at Camp Pioneer Arena, in Beverly, WV. Exams will begin at 9:00 AM, first come, first served and will continue until all are done. We … Continue reading →

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