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Barbaro Exhibit to Open at Kentucky Derby Museum

Edited Press Release March 19, 2009

After the dedication of the Barbaro memorial sculpture at Churchill Downs April 26, the Kentucky Derby Museum will open a tribute exhibit, Barbaro: The Heart of a Winner.

This exhibit will offer a multi-dimensional view of Barbaro as a champion athlete and a fighter–a horse that rose to the top of his game by winning the 2006 Kentucky Derby and then struggled against long odds for

Plan for Ontario Equine Centre Moves Ahead

Edited Press Release March 18, 2009

The Ontario Equine Centre (OEC), a not-for-profit public private partnership, is moving ahead with its plan to develop a world-class equine facility and research incubator. The facility will serve all equine breeds and disciplines.

CEM: Georgia Reports Positive Stallion

Edited Press Release March 18, 2009

Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin reported March 12 that laboratory tests confirmed a Georgia Paint horse is infected with contagious equine

Kentucky Ag Chief Discourages Livestock Gas Regulation

Edited Press Release March 17, 2009

Agriculture Commissioner Richie Farmer urged Kentucky’s U.S. senators, Mitch McConnell and Jim Bunning, to support federal legislation that would prohibit the federal government from regulating livestock under the Clean Air Act.

“I believe

Horse Rescue a Contender for $1 Million Makeover

Edited Press Release March 17, 2009

Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue of Glennville, Pa., is a semifinalist for the Zootoo.com Million Dollar Makeover Giveaway. Angel Acres competed against other animal shelters across the United States and finished in 12th place.

Zootoo will

Penn Vet World Leadership Award Goes to Texas Pathologist

Edited Press Release March 17, 2009

Frederick A. Murphy, DVM, PhD, has been selected as the 2009 recipient of the Penn Vet World Leadership Award. Murphy is the James W. McLaughlin Professor in Residence, Department of Pathology at the University of Texas Medical Branch at

Government Vet Shortage Critical, AVMA CEO Says

Edited Press Release March 17, 2009

The chief executive of the nation’s largest veterinary association recently appeared before a Senate subcommittee to address a new report from the Government Accountability Office (GAO) that details a shortage of veterinarians available to fill

Homes for Horses Coalition to Meet in Las Vegas

Edited Press Release March 16, 2009

Representatives from dozens of national and state-based equine protection, advocacy, and rescue organizations will gather on April 9 through 10 at Bally’s Las Vegas for the third annual Homes for Horses Coalition Conference.

The

Lexington Mounted Police Offer Training Clinic

Edited Press Release March 16, 2009

The Lexington, Ky., Mounted Police are offering a sensory training clinic. Two instructors representing the Lexington Police Mounted Unit and one equitation instructor will work with riders in three rotating groups. The clinic will take place

First Mares in Foal to Big Brown

Edited Press Release March 14, 2009

Three Chimneys Farm announced March 12 that several notable mares have already been confirmed in foal to first year sire Big Brown. Mares confirmed in foal include Santaria, dam of grade II stakes winners and stallions Medallist and Air

Kentucky Horse Park to Open 31st Season

Edited Press Release March 13, 2009

The Kentucky Horse Park’s 31st season is set to begin Sunday, March 15, when the park returns to its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. The park will feature special events and themed weekends throughout the season.

EHV, Botulism, Stem Cell Among New Grayson-Jockey Club Projects

Edited Press Release March 13, 2009

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will fund 17 projects in 2009. Additionally, the group announced today that Paul Lunn, MRCVS, BVSc, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, of Colorado State University has been elected to succeed Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl.

UK Horse Charity Reports 5x Increase in Calls

Edited Press Release March 12, 2009

The Horse Trust, a UK equine charity, is reporting a five-fold increase in enquiries from cash-strapped owners who need to rehome their horse. But with a fall in public donations, the charity is unable to take on any more horses.

Helzer Elected President of AQHA

Edited Press Release March 12, 2009

At the 2009 American Quarter Horse Association Annual Convention this week in San Antonio, Jim Helzer of Arlington, Texas, was elected the 59th president of the world’s largest equine breed registry.

Helzer is CEO and President of JEH

ASPCA Grants $10K for Equine Sanctuary Inspections

Edited Press Release March 11, 2009

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) has granted $10,000 to the Global Federation of Animal Sanctuaries (GFAS). The funds will support the GFAS Equine Sanctuary Site Inspection program.

GFAS helps sanctuarie