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British Grand National Course Changed Following Deaths

The British Grand National course at Aintree will be changed following the deaths of two horses during the 2011 race. Aintree executives and the British Horseracing Authority responded to widespread criticism of this year’s events by initiating a review. The …

Ohio Fire Marshal: 8 Horses Killed in Fire Caused by Arson

The state fire marshal has ruled that a barn fire that killed eight horses in eastern Ohio was arson. Fire marshal’s spokesman Shane Cartmill says seven adult horses and a foal died in the Sunday night fire in McConnelsville in …

Indiana Tornado Siren Spooks Horses, Spurs Lawsuit

A tornado siren placed near an Indiana horse farm has prompted a lawsuit by the owners, who say the device spooks their animals every time it sounds and that local officials have refused to relocate it as promised. Jody and …