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An “each way bet” for Aussie horses in need

The Melbourne Cup represents the pinnacle of horseracing in Australia. But what about the horses we don’t see running in the race that stops the nation? RSPCA Australia research estimates that only 300 thoroughbred foals out of each 1000 pregnancies … Continue reading

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Horse Meat in Australia ~ Response to Des Houghton’s Opinion Piece “They eat horses don’t they? Yes and so should we”

An opinion piece titled “They eat horses don’t they? Yes and so should we” by Des Houghton in Queensland’s Courier Mail newspaper has freshly renewed both outcry and dismay over “celebrity butcher” Vince Gareffa’s move to make the sale of … Continue reading

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Lake Gregory Update

For those who are keen to help out with the rescue of the wild horses at Lake Gregory, either by donating, sponsoring or adopting a horse, friday is the next important day to mark in your calendar. Libby Lovegrove has … Continue reading

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Lake Gregory Update ~ Media Statement from Minister Kim Hames

Productive meetings between Western Australian Indigenous Affairs Minister Dr Kim Hames and the Mulan community, and also with Libby Lovegrove from Wild Horses Kimberley have lead to several new developments regarding the fate of the wild horses living around Lake Gregory. … Continue reading

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Lake Gregory Wild Horse Update ~ Minister, Public and Horse Welfare Advocates Respond to Slaughter Plan

In the last few days the story of the wild horses at Lake Gregory has once again spread like wildfire, particularly via online social networks. The story is an excellent example of how complex issues of wild horse management in … Continue reading

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Brumbies from the Kimberley in WA to be Trucked to Qld for Slaughter

There has been a significant new development in the story of the Lake Gregory brumbies. An article in the West Australian newspaper today has revealed that the majority of the approximately 2,000-5,000 horses, will now be trucked to Queensland to … Continue reading

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Anti-Horse Meat Petition Update

The newly launched petition against the sale of horse meat for human consumption has already gained more than 1000 signatures from Western Australians. It will be tabled in WA state parliament today by MP Lisa Baker MLA who is the … Continue reading

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The Race That Stops a Nation ~ A Red Hot Inside Tip

Melbourne Cup day is approaching fast! Who’s looking forward to a bit of fun with Melbourne Cup sweeps and silly hats? Taking a bit of time off work to slack off and have a bit of fun? Aussies spend millions … Continue reading

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