Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) announced Jan. 8 that it provided funding to 167 equine programs in 69 counties during 2006 totaling $135,682.
According to KEEP, the local funding program was created as part of its “grassroots
The Kentucky Equine Education Project has named Patrick Neely as its new executive director.
Neely, a University of Louisville undergrad and graduate of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, previously served as campaign
The Palm Beach Equine Clinic (PBEC), a veterinary practice in Wellington, Fla., has been dealing with the recent equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) outbreak. Two positive horses were admitted to the clinic before their condition was known, but
Barbaro, winner of the Kentucky Derby, was examined Dec. 19 by Scott Morrison, DVM, head of the equine podiatry service at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital in Lexington, Ky., who did some minor work on Barbaro’s left hind foot.
“Barbaro is
The Critical Access Portable Equine Profile is a simple method of ensuring that your horse’s owner and veterinary contact information, as well as care instructions and medical records stay with him at all times.
The newest addition to the John Deere Traditional Series Utility Vehicle offering, the John Deere Gator TH 6×4 Diesel delivers exceptional work performance in a very stable, turf-friendly 6×4 configuration.
The Humane Equine Aid and Rapid Transport (HEART) Equine Ambulance is a very personal cause for many of the top equestrians. There will be a fun packed, heel-stomping hoedown held at Palm Beach Polo Equestrian Club in the Special Events Pavilion
Around 1,800 volunteers are needed for the equestrian events at the 2008 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games in Hong Kong, as well for test events to be held next year.
Those interested in applying to become a volunteer can now register at <
Barbaro continues to improve following the removal of his right hind leg cast on Nov. 6, according to his medical team.
“Barbaro is steadily gaining strength on his right hind limb now that it is out of the cast,” said Dean W. Richardson,
A horse’s requirements will vary with life stage, training, the type of forage fed and the kind of grain and amount consumed. Rather than target average needs with a one-size-fits-all approach like most multi-vitamins, the SmartVite line offers nine
Medicating horses is a hot topic, especially in sport horse and racing circles. Controversy surrounds such issues as proper dosage and threshold levels and how far in advance of competition medication can be given.
North Carolina public health officials say recent events highlight the need for to remain vigilant against rabies. Several cases in recent weeks have brought into focus the need to vaccinate pets, including horses, against the disease.
Tired of replacing poor-quality pitchforks every season? Frustrated with forks that pierce your beautiful rubber stall mats?
While this boot will provide better traction in wet conditions than some other types of hoof protection, it will not keep horses from slipping in some situations, and riders should use extreme caution when riding on those kinds of surfaces.
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