Equine Surgeon, New Bolton Center Founder Raker Dies
Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, one of the founders of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center, died peacefully on Feb. 16. He was 93.
Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, one of the founders of the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center, died peacefully on Feb. 16. He was 93.

The workshop for government, veterinary, and animal health experts focuses on international horse movement.

OiPPS has donated 210 buckets to The Horse Trust following a social media campaign.
4-H and Pony Club members in Pennsylvania who ride an OTTB can apply for a $250 educational scholarship.
AVMA representatives gathered to educate the nation’s policymakers on some equine-specific legislation.

A team of veterinary surgeons also held its own scientifically based review and shared its views.
The Kentucky Round Up 2014 has activities for families, children, novice horse owners and advanced horsemen.
The UHC works to fulfill its mission to reduce the number of unwanted horses and to improve equid welfare.
The event will take place April 10-13, 2014, at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus.
The ASPCA awarded approximately $1.4 million to support equine in 43 states and the District of Columbia.
The BLM initiated a 30-day public scoping period regarding proposed wild horse ecosanctuary in Wyoming.
The first confirmed case of Australian bat lyssavirus in a horse was reported in May 2013 in Queensland.
The International Eventing Officials Club is the third group to sign a memorandum of understanding.

The group hopes to help owners develop the skills to make management decisions to support horses’ well-being.
Hagwood and 6-year-old mustang mare Amy were named champions of the freestyle finals and were awarded $3,500.

“Mustangs of Oregon” will air Feb. 6 at 8:30 p.m. local time on OPB TV.
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