The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission Aug. 8 announced a voluntary recall of Stubben Steeltec SEQ Stirrups.
The stirrups are imported by Stubben North America Inc. of Troy, Va. The safety commission reported that hinges on the stirrup
The Good Luck Beijing–HKSAR 10th Anniversary Cup Eventing Competition concluded Sunday with victory for rider Frank Ostholt and a wealth of information for veterinarians studying the effects of Hong Kong’s heat and humidity on equine athletes.
The 144th annual American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) convention in Washington, D.C., July 14-18, 2007, broke attendance records for the association and set new standards for success, including a performance by the Goo Goo Dolls and
To help raise funds to expand and renovate its facilities, the Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine will host its 7th Annual Stallion Service Auction. Proceeds from the effort will be directed toward the construction of
A test event to discover any issues with the venue constructed for the 2008 Olympic equestrian competition will begin Saturday. This will be the first equestrian event hosted at the Olympic site in Hong Kong. The Hong Kong Jockey Club completed
Officials with The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), a sponsor of the 32nd Annual Hampton Classic Horse Show, will present the ASPCA Maclay National Championship trophy on Friday, August 31. R. Scot Evans, equine
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. has announced Lloyd Landkamer, of Hamel, Minn., will be the Para-Equestrian Discipline Manager for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Landkamer becomes one of nine managers
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has proposed to amend its regulations so that horses to be used for noncompetitive entertainment from countries affected with
The British Horse Society (BHS) has warned horse owners to be wary when responding to advertisements seeking companion horses, following an increase in the number of reports of such animals being sold to new homes after placement.
The
Three new members have joined the Kentucky Horse Council Board, President Madelyn Millard, of Waterwild Farm, announced Aug. 6.
New members include:
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) announced Aug. 6 that the 2007 Adequan/USDF Annual Convention, to be held Nov. 28 through Dec. 2 in Orlando, Fla., will focus entirely on horse health education.
The USDF has partnered with
The Festival of the Horse, a 26-year tradition in Georgetown, Ky., is adding a new event this year, sponsored by the Kentucky Horse Council.
“Experience the Horse” will offer visitors the opportunity to pet, groom, lead, and paint a horse.
The Wyoming Livestock Board announced July 31 that Walter Cook, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVPM, who had been serving as the acting state veterinarian since January 2007, will take up the position permanently.
“We are happy to have Dr. Cook move from
A day of music and entertainment September 15 at the Walworth County FairGrounds in Elkhorn, Wisc., will benefit local and national equine welfare organizations.
Animal Fairy Charities Inc., is presenting the Musical Horse Aid benefit
The College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at Colorado State University has named Daniel Dwight Smeak, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, director of the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
Smeak will join the university from The Ohio
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced July 20 a proposal to adjust the user fees charged for veterinary diagnostic services. These user fees would be increased incrementally during fiscal
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