The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is implementing a new schedule for grant submission. Grant applications from 501(c)3 and 501(c)10 equine organizations will now be accepted from January through July 31. Funding decisions will be made
Horse owners can hold their parasite control to a higher standard–their own approval. Now, all Zimecterin (ivermectin) Brand Products are backed by a satisfaction guarantee, helping to ensure the highest standard of parasite control.
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The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources, and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase.
The American Horse Council’s 2009 Horse Industry Directory
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
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.
Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Tommy Irvin reported March 12 that laboratory tests confirmed a Georgia Paint horse is infected with contagious equine
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.
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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
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
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
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.
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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
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
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.
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.
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.
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