Horses
Rink’s undying love for horses
It’s not just the working-class man or woman that benefits from the wonders of moving to the Otways coast for retirement.
Equine section is readying to star
Jenny Daffy says the Colac Show’s horse section marks the first step to encourage young riders into the field.
Successful start to spring for local trainer
Colac horse trainer Daryl Cannon has enjoyed a strong run of form lately with horses Wyuna Star, Houdini and Mash And Gravy impressing in recent outings.
No links in horse deaths
Authorities have so far found no link between a spate of 17 sudden horse deaths in Victoria, but have confirmed “normal causes” for some of them.
Horse deaths investigated
Victoria’s chief vet says there’s no evidence yet to link a spate of horse deaths in Victoria.
Inquiry into horse deaths
Authorities are investigating whether the sudden death of a Colac district horse is linked to a spate of similar deaths across the state.
Rural Scene news in brief
Sheep genetics, horse traceability and a pig virus feature in this week’s Rural Scene.
New hendra virus strain prompts warning
The discovery of a new form of hendra virus in bats and horses has prompted a warning for Victorian horse owners.