Pets in the paper – cocks on guard
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Breeders’ bill advances. (state capitol)
- Police find dog, fowl on guard near drugs. (Lawton)
- Animal magnetism: Actor Brendan Fraser takes a beating in new family comedy “Furry Vengeance.” (nationwide)
- Critters, kid-safe plot fuel “Furry Vengeance.” (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Let reining reign!
If you love reining and/or Oklahoma City, you’ll be pretty excited about this news. The rock stars of the reining world will be chosen in Oklahoma City. Here’s a press release from the city:
On Saturday, July 10, the U.S. Equestrian Reining Team will be selected at State Fair Park during the inaugural “Battle in the Saddle” event, a first for Oklahoma City.
The team members will represent the United States in September at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) being held in Lexington, Kentucky.
Team USA, in the reining discipline, will be sanctioned to compete in the
WEG by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) which serves as the national governing body for equestrian sports in the United States.
The World Equestrian Games are an Olympic-style competition that is comprised of the world championships for eight equestrian sports. The games are held every four years, two years prior to the Summer Olympics.
Scheduled to compete in the WEG alongside Team USA are approximately 33 countries, including Germany, Italy, Mexico, Sweden and the Dominican Republic.
In December 2004 Oklahoma City voters approved an increase in the hotel/motel occupancy tax to fund improvements to the equestrian facilities at the State Fair Park.
“During the 2004 campaign, we told the citizens of Oklahoma City that this was the perfect way for us to make much needed improvements to the equine facilities at State Fair Park and reinforce our position as the ‘horse show capital of the world,” said Mayor Cornett. “The fact that the USEF has chosen Oklahoma City to select their Team USA for reining is validation of the decision our voters made.”
Team USA will be named as the world’s most talented horses and riders take center stage July 5-10 in Oklahoma City to battle it out for top honors at the inaugural “Battle in the Saddle” competition. This event, owned by Oklahoma State Fair, Inc. and managed by the American Quarter Horse Association, will be the premier equine competition showcasing the following five western disciplines: reining, working cow horse, roping, cutting and ranch horse competition.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Ron Ralls and Solano Cat in the reining portion of the event winning the Open and Intermediate Open Futurity Divisions.
Pets in the paper – the BIG horse
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Opinion: Animal protection moral and practical. (state capitol)
- Lookin At Lucky is early Derby favorite. (Kentucky)
- Orca’s trainer tried to free self. (Florida)
- Head and tail above the rest. (Wisconsin)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – breeder bill goes to gov
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Pet breeder licensing bill heads to Henry. (state capitol)
- Bill updates: Hunting and fishing. (state capitol)
- Kentucky Derby: Owner Jenny Craig seeks sweet treat. (Kentucky)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – arrests made on cockfighting complaints
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Brothers arrested on complaints of cockfighting. (Oklahoma City, video below)
- “Furry Vengeance” fits with star’s advocacy. (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – we have it all!
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman since Saturday -
- Oklahoma City police officer shot by another aiming at charging dog. (Oklahoma City)
- Pet Tales: Comfy, cozy kitty. (Oklahoma City)
- Hatchery might close. (Oklahoma City)
- Opinion: Passage of breeder bill encouraging. (state capitol)
- Bill update: Pet breeders, equine dentistry. (state capitol)
- Wildlife event set. (Freedom)
- Mortality at zoo often beats expectancy. (Tulsa)
- Small stallion could claim record. (New Hampshire, video below)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Daily dose of adorable dogs and babies
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – no bones for pups
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- House approves bill to license pet breeders. (state capitol)
- Bill updates: Taxidermy. (state capitol)
- Knick-knack paddy-wack, don’t give a dog a bone. (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Pets in the paper – puppy mill bill fails
Check out these animal stories in The Oklahoman today -
- Anglers find dead alligator. (Broken Bow)
- Senate rejects puppy mill measure. (state capitol)
- PBS special touts Canine Assistants. (nationwide)
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
Supreme Court OKs dog fighting videos
Sooo … the Supreme Court has decided that videos of illegal animal fights aren’t illegal. Long story short, they don’t want to affect hunting and fishing television shows, which show legal actions, and nature documentaries. The court decided that everything is protected as free speech. As a fan of free speech, I understand that argument, but it’s still unfortunate.
Animal cruelty is illegal, so the filming and dissemination of that material should be also. To make a crude comparison, it’s like pornography. We’re able to distinguish between illegal child pornography and legal adult pornography. I think the Supreme Court should have looked at it that way. But then again, maybe that’s why I’m not on the Supreme Court.
Hopefully idiots will continue to tape these illegal activities. That way they’ll put themselves and their buddies in jail.
You can read more about the ruling here.
Staff Writer Carrie Coppernoll
