MHIB to Present Two Touch of Class Awards Oct. 6
The award honors Maryland horses, individuals, teams, organizations, or events deserving of recognition.
The award honors Maryland horses, individuals, teams, organizations, or events deserving of recognition.

The board will discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros.
Discussion topics will include nutrition, emergency care, dentistry, shoeing, genetics, and body conditioning.
The plate’s proceeds will support the KHC’s horse welfare, industry education, and public awareness programs.
The changes being implemented Jan. 1 include the addition of five new substances and other amendments.
The AQHA is now accepting applications for equine research project funding for 2013-14.
Eric J. Parente, DVM, Dipl. ACVS will discuss advancements in equine airway diagnostics and treatments.
Along with removals, the gathers will be used to apply fertility-control vaccines starting in November.
Gibson will be heading up a team dedicated to the conservation of land for horse-related activity.
At least one equine EEE case has been confirmed in Heflin, Ala.
Participating horses will receive a courtesy scan from eyeD at the identification station throughout the show.
Two EEE cases and one WNV case have been confirmed in New York horses this year.
Minimal forage growth and reduced water availability due to severe drought conditions necessitate the gather.
A critical fundraising threshold was met this month for the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.
Otterbein University dedicated the Austin E. Knowlton Center for Equine Science on Sept. 22.
Texas A&M University System Chancellor John Sharp yesterday (Sept. 24) announced the establishment of the Courtney Grimshaw Fowler Equine Therapeutic Program.
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