Senator Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced Nov. 1 the Preserving our Equine Heritage on Public Lands Act (S. 2238). This bill is similar to the so-called “Right-to-Ride” bill that Crapo introduced in the last Congress.
“Senator Crapo has been a
The Unwanted Horse Coalition has released a new informational brochure and handbook.
“We’ve updated the brochure to reflect the growth the coalition has experienced over the last year,” said Tom Lenz, DVM, group chairman. “Th
More than 100 industry professionals and horse enthusiasts from every sector of the equine world gathered at Keeneland Racetrack on Nov. 2 for the American Horse Council’s (AHC) National Issues Fall Forum. Included in the Forum were
The U.K.’s Society for the Protection of Animals Abroad (SPANA) recently introduced its “Happy Hooves” Christmas gift catalog, featuring an array of veterinary
A two-day conference Dec. 12-13 at the Michigan State University (MSU) Kellogg Hotel and Conference Center in East Lansing will provide a forum for the state’s equine enthusiasts to engage in discussions and presentations examining the industry’
You’re on your way to a horse show when your truck breaks down. You know that you are on a main road, but you are not exactly sure where. You did not pay attention to the signs at the last town you passed. How do you give directions so help
An Ethiopian summer annual grass called teff could be a valuable asset to growers, according to a crop specialist in Penn State’s College of Agricultural Sciences.
Marvin Hall, MS, PhD, professor of forage management, said he is optimistic tha
Porta-Vet introduces the Maverick, the newest mobile veterinary clinic. The Maverick is made specifically for 5’8″ full-size truck beds. This unit specifically fits the Ford Supercrew and the new Chevrolet Silverado four door short box trucks
EasyCare has developed the original Comfort Pads and Comfort Pad System in order to help horses suffering from severe hoof problems and those transitioning from shod to barefoot. Now, the EasyCare Dome Comfort Pads are available in sizes small (fits
Aloe Advantage offers the Pony Pack Gift Bag for the holiday season. This comes complete with the company’s Shiny Hiny Body Sheen, Sham-Pony Shampoo, a body scrubber, and more.
Featherlite introduces a new combination bumper pull trailer for anyone. The Model 8409 combination trailer is versatile and a great option for horse owners, livestock owners, and hobby farmers. The Model 8409 is available in 16-foot and 20-foot
W. F. Young, Inc., marketers of the Absorbine line of equine health care products, has announced the acquisition of Equine America, a manufacturer of numerous horse care products, including B-L Solution, Shoer’s Friend, Gluco-Flex, and Fungasol
Azure skies, crisp autumn air, a palette of changing colors, gorgeous horses, and reduced admission fees await visitors to the Kentucky Horse Park during the new winter hours.
“Fall and winter can be great times to visit the Kentucky
A new Web site from Freedom Health, LLC offers information on the prevalence of equine ulcers and helps owners and trainers manage their horses for optimal overall health. The new site features study results, diagnostic options, and educational
When it comes to horses, what does “low carb” mean? Lower than what? “There are several analytical procedures that measure sugar, and each one measures a slightly different fraction,” said Kathryn Watts, BS, owner of Rocky Mountain Research & Consult
The group known as the Fans of Barbaro has announced they will offer holiday ornaments featuring a graphite pencil illustration of Barbaro, the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner who was euthanatized in January after developing laminitis in the
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