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Supreme Court Declines to Hear Racetrack, Casino Case
The U.S. Supreme Court is staying out a fight between Illinois’ casinos and horse tracks over a state law that cropped up in the impeachment and indictment of former Gov. Rod Blagojevich.
The casinos object to a law that forces them to
Florida Governor Signs Youth Equestrian Helmet Law
Florida Governor Charlie Crist yesterday signed HB 169, a bill that mandates the use of protective helmets by young equestrians when riding on public property or roads.
Sponsored by Rep. Joseph Abruzzo and Sen. Dave Aronberg, the law applie
More Than 100 Arrested After Horse Fair Brawl
More than 100 people have been arrested at Appleby Fair in Cumbria, U.K., an annual horse trading event, according to an article at Read More
WNV Reality Check! Webinar on TheHorse.com
Do you think West Nile virus (WNV) has run its course in the U.S.? Then you need to watch “WNV Reality Check!”
Lucky, Part Two
Here is the second part of an (edited) excerpt that began last week from a chapter entitled “Lucky” from the nonfiction book Equine ER: Stories
LSU Vets Aid Horses Trapped in Trailer
Veterinarians from Louisiana State University (LSU) responded to an emergency call the evening of May 30 after learning that two horses were trapped in an overturned horse trailer as a result of a single vehicle accident.
LSU veterinarians,
Organic Groomer Fly & Insect Spray
Missy Wryn, founder of the WHolistic Horsemanship Training program, announces the new Organic Groomer Fly and Insect Spray.
A combination of natural ingredients such as Lemongrass and Peppermint, this all-natural insect spray is designe
Equipro Ice Boot Suspenders
After numerous requests, Equipro introduces Ice Boots Suspenders, a new product designed to help keep ice boots where they belong.
Equipro?s ice boot suspenders increase the life span of ice boots, and reduce the time and work spent
Ask The Vet Live! Colic
In this first-of-its-kind, live question and answer session, horse owners were able to ask three veterinary specialists from The Ohio State University about colic, which is second only to old age as the leading cause of horse deaths each year.
Effects of Hay Carbs on PSSM Horses Examined
The study group’s objectives were to determine if there is a difference in blood glucose and insulin response to feeding hay types with varying water soluble sugar and starch (NSC) content between horses with PSSM and control horses.
Dechra and ANOxA Sign License Agreement for EIPHiSOL
Dechra Veterinary Products and ANOxA recently signed a license agreement for ANOxA?s patented technology designed to control Exercise Induced Pulmonary Hemorrhage, EIPHiSOL.
Developed by ANOxA, this new technology could provide
Masterfeeds Fusion
Masterfeeds Inc. introduces Fusion, a feed formulated specifically for equine athletes using the latest research available in equine performance nutrition.
Fusion?s reduced level of starches and sugars delivers ?cool? calories to
Farriery: Past, Present, and Future
In the future Moyer predicted more use of glue-on shoes, more new shoeing materials from metals to composites, a move to more group/corporate farriery and veterinary operations, more partnering between veterinarians and farriers
Virginia Extension Hosts Large Animal Rescue Training
Virginia Cooperative Extension hosted a Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue three-day emergency training program at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension
Horses Fine Following Belmont Efforts
Belmont Stakes winner Summer Bird obviously loves New York. He loves it so much that he might return this summer to run at Saratoga Race Course in the Aug. 1 Jim Dandy Stakes and the Aug. 29 Shadwell Travers Stakes.
“We’ve discussed the Jim
Elvis’ Graceland Stable Opens for Tours; Rescued Horses Helped
Sometimes promotion of the horse industry and assistance for unwanted horses comes from unusual places. Did you know Elvis Presley had a stable at his home at Graceland in Memphis, Tenn.? Or that he sometimes rode a horse up to the gates of
