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Donated Snaffle Bits Delivered to India

Edited Press Release April 5, 2010

Friends of Marwari/Kathiawari Horse UK announced the first successful delivery of over 80 snaffle bits to India. The bits had been donated by horse lovers from all over the United Kingdom specifically for the welfare of Indigenous Indian horses. These bits were given to influential Indian horse breeders, professional traders, riders, and individual owners of horses, mostly of the Marwari and

Only One Horse Rescue Left in New Hampshire

Edited Press Release April 4, 2010

When Equine Protection of North America (EPONA) announced on March 16, that it was permanently closing its doors due to economic difficulties, Live and Let Live Farm (LLLF) rescue became the last licensed, legal rehabilitation rescue for horses

Five Ways to Be Green and Save Money During Show Season

Edited Press Release April 4, 2010

With the start of show season just around the corner, Lucinda Dyer, author of Eco-Horsekeeping: Over 100 Budget-Friendly Ways You and Your Horse Can Save the Planet, gives us the five easiest ways to stay green while pursuing blues.

Equine Spring Transition Tips

Edited Press Release April 1, 2010

Dr. Kristina Hiney, PhD, Omega Fields Equine Nutrition Advisor, has prepared a series of seasonal tips to help horse owners transitioning their horses from one season to another.

WEG: Direct Action Company Named an Official Animal Health & Nutrition Partner

Edited Press Release April 1, 2010

Alltech, a global leader in animal health and nutrition, has named Direct Action Company (dac) an Official Animal Health & Nutrition Partner for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010.

Two New Veterinary Specialties: Comments Sought

Edited Press Release April 1, 2010

The public comment period is open for two new veterinary specialties currently being considered by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).

Equine Organization Grant Proposal Deadline Approaching

Edited Press Release April 1, 2010

If you are a non-profit equine organization in need of a grant, then don’t delay. Go to https://www.trusthorses.org/grant/request.html and fill out a grant applicati

AVMA Briefs Congress on Antibiotic Use

Edited Press Release March 31, 2010

The nation’s largest veterinary association briefed Congress March 29 on the use of antibiotics in animal health, providing in-depth scientific information on the necessity of antibiotic use for preventing and treating disease in companion

Horse Trailer Drivers: Handle a Sticking Gas Pedal

Edited Press Release March 31, 2010

While sticking accelerators have been recently been pegged to Toyota vehicles, this can occur in any vehicle for a variety of reasons, ranging from a broken motor mount or improper floor mat, to a system glitch, so it is best to be prepared.

WEG Grounds Pass Tickets Available Soon

Edited Press Release March 31, 2010

Grounds Pass tickets for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games will go on sale Friday, April 16, at 10 a.m.

Grounds Pass tickets will be regularly priced at $25 each, but as a promotion from April 16 through May 31, tickets wil

New USEF Drug Rule Goes into Effect April 1

Edited Press Release March 30, 2010

An important rule change affecting the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) competition horses goes into effect April 1.

The USEF Board of Directors voted to amend its Therapeutic

WEG Expected to Bring $167 Million to Kentucky

Edited Press Release March 30, 2010

Kentucky could realize a $167 million economic benefit from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, a significant increase from early projections of $150 million, organizers said.

The 2010 Games will be held for the first time i