New genetic test results by local environmental groups show that horses are one of the contributing factors to Palma Sola Bay's water quality issues. But the results, which also identify birds as a ...

Results from advanced water testing in a Southwest Florida bay traced horse DNA to bacteria found around a causeway, adding fuel to a long-standing debate that horses contaminate the waterway.

Horseback riding along Bradenton's Palma Sola Bay has been debated for some time. ©Tiffany Tompkins Horseback riding companies have agreed to pause operations along Palma Sola Bay for one month in an ...

While the new samples provided some insight, the results also raised more questions, and the need for more tests. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to ...

Results from advanced water testing in Palma Sola Bay traced horse DNA to bacteria found around the causeway, adding fuel to a long-standing debate that horses contaminate the bay. Scientists with the ...

Officials hope the pause will shed light on whether horse poop is to blame for water quality issues in the area. Anyone can view a sampling of recent comments, but you must be a Times subscriber to ...

New genetic test results by local environmental groups show that horses are one of the contributing factors to Palma Sola Bay’s water quality issues. But the results, which also identify birds as a ...