Tag Archives: horses

New Product – Tree Dedication Gift Pack

Posted on June 3, 2012 by

I lost my gorgeous horse Comet to Equine Grass Sickness 6 years ago this June… My business Comets Corners has been named after him and all our focus is on animal welfare and care issues and supporting animal charities. So … Continue reading →

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The Transport of Live Horses for Slaughter

Posted on May 30, 2012 by

Astonishingly, there are many who support the slaughter of horses for human consumption. To most of us, this is as abhorrent as the killing of dogs & cats and many other domestic animals for food around the world. Like dogs … Continue reading →

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Signs of illness in your horse – what to look out for.

Posted on April 24, 2012 by

As with our other pets, if we are keeping a close eye on our horse’s daily behaviour we should be able to pick up on any signs that he isn’t well.  Here are some common signs & symptoms to watch … Continue reading →

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Name Comets Corners new Charity of the Month for May!

Posted on April 16, 2012 by

Please join in with our new Facebook event: Name our new Charity of the Month for May!. Help us to name our new Charity of the Month for May – this time it will be themed around horses.. Suggest UK based … Continue reading →

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Getting your animal ready for Spring!

Posted on April 11, 2012 by

This is a general guide to help you start thinking about your animals in the Spring and Summer seasons, if you have any health-related queries or worries it is always best to consult your vet. Dogs and Cats With the … Continue reading →

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Animal Breeding vs Rehoming

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Firstly we would like to say that there are responsible breeders, who will not sell to petshops or kennels who buy puppies in bulk purely for their re-sale (known as ‘puppy mills’ or ‘puppy-farmers’), and who will ensure that the … Continue reading →

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Dartmoor ponies to be given contraceptive injection | Horse and Country TV

Posted on March 13, 2012 by

A herd of Dartmoor ponies are to be given a contraceptive injection in a bid to curb breeding. via Dartmoor ponies to be given contraceptive injection | Horse and Country TV. What do you think? I think it’s a great … Continue reading →

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Pet Therapy: How Animals And Humans Heal Each Other : Shots – Health Blog : NPR

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

Pet Therapy: How Animals And Humans Heal Each Other : Shots – Health Blog : NPR.

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The silent victims: pets lost in twisters | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com

Posted on March 12, 2012 by

The silent victims: pets lost in twisters | The Courier-Journal | courier-journal.com.

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WHAT IS EQUINE GRASS SICKNESS?

Posted on March 5, 2012 by

It’s a disease that affects the nervous system of horses, ponies and donkeys. At present the cause is unknown but seems to be exclusive to those animals which have access to grass, during the spring and summer months. Unfortunately, unless … Continue reading →

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