Category Archives: News

General news about West Virginia Equine Association and other equine topics in the state.

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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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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Facilities Map

Posted on February 5, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

We added a facilities map using Google Maps. The link is in the menu bar above and to the left. I will have to play with it some and get the map to zoom out to get a better initial … Continue reading →

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Today’s Meeting

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Matt Jenkins

Today we had our year end general meeting in Wheeling at Hoss Restaurant.  Our next meeting, which is our annual meeting, will be Sunday, March 20, at Quintets in New Martinsville, WV from 1pm to 3pm (lunch at noon).  New … Continue reading →

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Pony shot near Pittsburgh

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

On December 16, 2010 a pony mare (with foal at side) was shot and killed in PA outside of Pittsburgh.  While this is out of our area, it is close by.  The other concerning part of this story is that … Continue reading →

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Merry Christmas!

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Matt Jenkins

It’s been a busy, yet productive year for everyone.  We have learned a lot, made new friends, and managed to pull off a few more events.  This year we did a Kids Fun Learning day, training clinic, and our Fall … Continue reading →

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