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American Horse Council Reports ‘No-Match’ Rule Rescinded
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule that will rescind the so called “no-match” rule.
DHS originally issued the “no match” rule in August of 2007 in an attempt to crackdown on employers who “knowingly” hired undocumented workers. The rule required an employer that received a “no match” letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), indicating
2009 Manitoba Youth Equine Extravaganza Features Two Clinicians
A large crowd of youth and youth group leaders are expected to attend the 2009 Youth Extravaganza, a weekend of equine activities and attractions. The Youth Extravaganza, co-hosted by the Manitoba 4-H Program and North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC), weill be held on Friday, Oct. 23, 2009, at the Westoba Agricultural Centre of Excellence Arena in Brandon, Manitoba,
Yea-Sacc 1026 Granted Full EU Authorization for Use in Horses
Global animal health and nutrition company Alltech announced it’s Yea-Sacc 1026, a live yeast culture based on Saccharomyces cerevisiae strain 1026, has been granted full European Union authorization as a feed additive for horses under Commission Regulation (EC) No. 886/2009.
The authorization follows years of extensive scientific research conducted in collaboration with leading
Horse People Unite at Canter Against Cancer Event
“It does not matter how or when you die. The only question is, did you really live?” These words, by the late Dr. Jerri Lin FitzGerald, defined the success and palpable enthusiasm among participants who united Oct. 3 at Twin Orchard Farm in Southampton, Mass., for the inaugural Canter Against Cancer benefit trail ride and pig roast to support the medical scholarship launched in the physician’
Equinomics: The Economic Climate of the Kentucky Horse Industry
This seminar covers trends and challenges in the racing, competitive non-racing, and recreational horse industries.
Busing Miss B
Five days after she went missing, Houston mare Miss B turned up at a bus stop, The Houston Chronicle reported. Her owners’ friend alerted the
Care For Your Equipment
To conclude this past month’s segment on farm equipment, I want to emphasize the importance of maintaining your truck, trailer, or tractor to prolong its
Mares’ Social Bonds Might Enhance Reproductive Success
Mares that form close social bonds with other mares have improved pregnancy, foal birth, and foal survival rates, said a group of researchers studying wild herds in the North Island of New Zealand. The mares’ enhanced reproductive success appears to be linked primarily to mutual protection from harassment by stallions, they said.
Unlike most other mammal groups, the mares were
Reward Offered for Information on Oregon Horse Poisoning
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest and conviction of the person or persons responsible for killing four horses in Lake County, Ore.
Between Sept. 20 and 21, four competition Quarter Horses were found dead at the 18000 block of Lake Ridge Road in Lakeview due to poisoning, local news reports.
Rio 2016 Olympic Equestrian Facilities and Plans
Rick Mitchell, DVM, isn’t anticipating any major challenges regarding the health or welfare of the horses that will travel to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the 2016 Olympic Games and Paralympic Games.
“The health concerns are pretty routine,” said Mitchell, who regularly travels from his home base of Fairfield Equine Associates, Newtown, Conn., to serve as a U.S. equestrian-team
TheHorse.com en Español: AAEP 2008 Causas de Laminitis
This is one of a series of articles translated as part of our partnership with A Caballo, an equine publication based in Mexico, and Jorge Murga, DVM. Keep an eye on TheHorse.com for more Spanish-language resources coming soon. Read this
Water Bucket Cozy from Wild Angel Cozy Company
The Waterbucket Cozy has removable insulation for your standard 5-gallon water bucket and heated bucket. The Cozy provides easy, effective insulation of your horse’s water supply by wrapping around the bucket and securing with a Velcro closure, warming the bucket and dramatically reducing ice formation. If you already pay to heat your water bucket with a stock tank, the Cozy will significantly
Texas Authorities Seize Horses, Other Livestock
More than 30 horses are among 386 animals in SPCA of Texas custody after authorities seized them from a petting zoo located behind a Dallas County feed store.
Dallas County law enforcement authorities and SPCA of Texas personnel removed 34 Miniature Horses and one Paint horse, along with other livestock, from the Kearney Store in Sunnyvale, Texas, on Tuesday.
The Miniature
Animal Cruelty or Free Speech?
On Tuesday, October 6, the United States Supreme Court heard oral arguments in United States v. Stevens. Although not an equine law case specifically, Stevens
Equine Clinicians Must Think Globally, Not Locally
I’ve just returned from the World Equine Veterinary Association (WEVA) Congress in Guaruja, Brazil. There were presenters and attendees from all over the world. One
Clones of Event Horse Che Mr. Wiseguy Expected in March
Two foals that will be born in March 2010 are the first clones of a three-day event horse. A Belgian Warmblood gelding owned by Ronald Zabala-Goetschel of Quito, Ecuador, and Kennett Square, Pa., Che Mr. Wiseguy is a dark bay gelding with three white socks and a blaze. Zabala-Goetschel said that since competing at the Rolex Kentucky CCI 4* in April 2009, the horse has quite a fan club. Based
