By Margaret Evans - The UK based Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) has received a very special and well deserved award. At its annual convention on December 4 to 8, 2010, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) presented its highest award, the Lavin Cup, to SPANA for its exceptional and compassionate work providing free veterinary aid to thousands of working horses, mules, and donkeys in third world countries and offering free education in equine care to their owners.

By Margaret Evans - “The future of the Marwari horse is looking more promising than say in the 1970s when it was apparent they were ignored,” said Moorey, adding that research on the origins of the bloodline to determine the extent of the Arab influence and possible links to the Akhal-Teke breed from Turkmeni horses has been undertaken in recent years by the UK’s University of Cambridge.

By Margaret Evans - As a commitment formed in her mind, Fyfe sought the support of her students, volunteers, vet, and farrier, and then approached the SPCA offering to care for the horses. In early March, the horses entered her farm and changed her life. The experience launched the Rescue 100 Horses Foundation and today Fyfe is as busy as ever caring for horses in dire need.