Asmussen Faces Six Month Suspension and Fine

Claire Novak June 26, 2006

Steve Asmussen, North America’s leading trainer in 2004 and 2005, is facing a six month suspension for a medication infraction involving the Class 2 drug mepivicaine, a local anesthetic.

According to the Louisiana Racing Commission,

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Invites Donors, Volunteers to Help Prepare for the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky 2010

Press Release June 26, 2006

With the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky 2010 around the corner, the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) Foundation is seeking assistance from the community and competitors in preparing for the event. There are a number of ways to be involved as a donor or a

The Horse Named Top Magazine at AHP Ceremony

Press Release June 26, 2006

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care was honored on Saturday, June 24, as the best overall publication in the General Excellence category at the 2006 American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards. Sixty publications were entered. The Horse also was named outstanding publication in its class, self-supported with circulation over 15,000.

Cloned Mule Idaho Gem Wins in California Racing Debut

Jack Shinar June 24, 2006

The racing mule Idaho Gem, the world’s first equine clone, made a favorable impression in his initial start on the

Bergstein Receives Fifth Annual Equine Vision Award

Press Release June 24, 2006

Stanley F. Bergstein was honored with this year?s Equine Industry Vision Award, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, at a ceremonial breakfast held Friday, June 23, during

New Painting Benefits Large Animal Rescue Fund

Press Release June 24, 2006

A new equine-themed painting has been created to help horses and create awareness and

Equine Internists Help Beau Beat Botulism

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director June 23, 2006

Beau’s bright, interested eyes and shiny coat do not give any indication that he was at death’s door just a few months ago. On June 1, the chocolate-colored Rocky Mountain Horse gelding was a guest for the American College of Veterinary Internal

Oregon State Study Links Virus to 2001 Kentucky Abortions

Press Release June 23, 2006

Veterinary researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) announced today that they have linked a major abortion epidemic in Central Kentucky mares in 2001 to vesivirus infection. This marks the first time the virus has been

Congress Votes to Protect Wild Horses from Slaughter

Chad Mendell June 21, 2006

Wild horses in the United States received a reprieve on May 19, when the House voted in favor of an amendment to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from selling wild horses and burros to commercial entities.

An amendment to th