horse farm safety News

12 Horses Killed by Fire at Florida Equestrian Center

An electrical malfunction started a barn fire that killed 12 horses and injured 11 at an equestrian complex in suburban Palm Beach, Florida, investigators said Wednesday. Palm Beach County fire investigators concluded the blaze at the South Florida Trotting Center …

University to Study Safety Practices at Kentucky Horse Farms

A University of Kentucky professor has received a $1.4 million grant to conduct a multiyear study of health and safety practices of the Thoroughbred industry, which employs more than 10,000 people across Kentucky. Jennifer Swanberg, a professor of social work …