Two “Moneigh” paintings created by Zenyatta will be available for sale in ReRun’s eBay store December 26, 2009. On that day Zenyatta, the Breeders’ Cup Classic winner with an unbroken 14 for 14 win record, will make her final appearance at Santa Anita Racetrack’s Opening Day in a parade before fans. There will also be a special Winners Circle ceremony to honor her spect
Purina has selected the winners of its online Senior Horse Tales Contest. Four national winners and seven regional winners were chosen in categories that included best senior horse essay, best senior horse or senior pony photo, oldest horse in age, and oldest pony in age. Entrants were asked to include how Purina Equine Senior feed made an impact on their horses.
“The passion
Whether the restricted use of a small number of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) should be permitted in Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) competition will be put to a vote at the 2010 General Assembly, following a resolution passed by the FEI Bureau today.
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The Sport Horse Program at Hagyard Equine Medical Institute of Lexington, Ky., specializes in the care and maintenance of show horse athletes. Hagyard is building a new Sport Horse facility where the veterinarians can work with clients to focus on their horse’s health and wellness, nutrition, training program design and monitoring, incident treatment, and disease care.
The fac
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) announced that Fair Grounds Race Course & Slots in New Orleans has been fully accredited by the NTRA Safety and Integrity Alliance following a complete review of all racing operations at the facility. Fair Grounds is the 13th racing facility to be so designated by the Alliance.
Other accredited tracks include:
As winter progresses, the Michigan Department of Agriculture (MDA) reminds animal owners to plan for routine winter hazards. All pet and livestock owners must ensure an adequate supply of feed and water for their animals, as well as shelter from the wind and other elements.
“Recent winter weather conditions and frigid temperatures are a reminder of Michigan’s unpredictabl
Standardbred rescue organizations will be the beneficiary of a new charitable effort, “Halters for Hope,” which will provide extraordinary access to memorabilia from harness racing’s biggest stars.
Worn halters with engraved nameplates, will be collected from the caretakers of sport’s top racehorses, sires, and broodmares, an
When it comes to preparing your senior equine for winter weather, small steps can go a long way to support your horse’s health and comfort.
New equine research, practical veterinary techniques, and business education attracted a record 7,611 attendees to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ 55th Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nev., Dec. 5 – 9. The previous record was set during the 2007 convention in Orlando, Fla.
“The economy has affected all aspects of the horse industry in 2009, and I believe
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has revised its National Veterinary Accreditation Program. The changes will strengthen animal health safeguarding activities and increase the training and skills of accredited veterinarians in disease prevention and preparedness for animal health emergencies.
The United States depends extensively on accredited veter
The University of California, Davis, received almost $622 million in research funds in the fiscal year that ended June 30, 2009. The total is a record for the campus and the fifth consecutive year that research funds have topped a half-billion dollars.
These funds include $71,476,448 for the School of Veterinary Medicine. The College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences also
Seven stars of equestrian sport have each been named recipients of one of seven different competitive trophies awarded during the United States Equestrian Federation’s Pegasus Awards on January 16 at the Downtown Marriot in Louisville, Ky.
One of these seven award winners will be named the overall Equestrian of the Year.
Understanding Your Horse’s Weight is a practical guide to maintaining your horse’s optimum weight and body condition. Written in an easy-to-understand style, the book takes readers through the step-by-step process of determining whether they have an overweight horse and discusses the best practices for correcting the problem. It also offers insight into the equine diseases linked to obesity.
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is implementing a drug testing and show processing fee that will go into effect January 1, 2010. Starting with shows in January, show management will begin collecting a $5 per horse per show fee that will go toward increasing the breadth and depth of drug testing and the development of a stewards program.
For more than 40 years, AQHA&#
Excellence in equestrian sport does not come easy. It takes an amazing sense of dedication, incredible skill, and a courageous heart. In 2009, five horses (and their riders, drivers, and handlers) have shown the world exactly those qualities. For each of them, their hard work and brilliant talent has garnered them a nomination for the United States Equestrian Federation’s highest honor b
Opening Ceremonies for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will kick off with hundreds of horses and athletes, marching bands, orchestras, world-renowned singers and a Kentucky “Call to the Post.”
The Games are the world’s most prestigious equestrian event, featuring world championships in eight equestrian sports. The 2010 Games, September 25-October 10, will
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