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Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy (PSSM): A Genetic Diagnosis, AAEP 2008

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 13, 2009

Polysaccharide storage myopathy (PSSM) is a metabolic muscle problem found in at least 20 breeds, including Quarter Horses, Paints, Appaloosas, and drafts. An affected horse suffers bouts of exertional rhabdomyolysis (tying-up), muscle tremors

EHV, Botulism, Stem Cell Among New Grayson-Jockey Club Projects

Edited Press Release March 13, 2009

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will fund 17 projects in 2009. Additionally, the group announced today that Paul Lunn, MRCVS, BVSc, PhD, Dipl ACVIM, of Colorado State University has been elected to succeed Larry Bramlage, DVM, MS, Dipl.

Equine Bone Fragility Syndrome, AAEP 2008

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 13, 2009

Women aren’t the only ones suffering from decreased bone density and bone mass loss–horses in Central California have experienced a systemic osteoporotic disorder. Equine bone fragility syndrome, a systemic osteoporotic (characterized by a decrease

Kentucky Horse Park to Open 31st Season

Edited Press Release March 13, 2009

The Kentucky Horse Park’s 31st season is set to begin Sunday, March 15, when the park returns to its regular hours of 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily through Oct. 31. The park will feature special events and themed weekends throughout the season.

Readers Say Fit Trumps Fashion in Riding Helmet Design

Megan Arszman March 13, 2009

More than 1,200 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “When it comes to riding helmets, what is more important to you?”

Missing Jumper Located

Liz Brown March 13, 2009

Good Guinness, the Grand Prix jumper reported missing, has been found, trainer Patrick Seaton confirmed the evening of March 12.

The horse was allegedly found at Resolution Far

Will Slaughter Return?

Kimberly March 12, 2009

I don’t think the debate in this country will ever end over the slaughter of horses for human consumption; it’s just too emotional an issue.

Helzer Elected President of AQHA

Edited Press Release March 12, 2009

At the 2009 American Quarter Horse Association Annual Convention this week in San Antonio, Jim Helzer of Arlington, Texas, was elected the 59th president of the world’s largest equine breed registry.

Helzer is CEO and President of JEH

Update on State Slaughter Resolutions; Idaho Joins Debate

Pat Raia March 12, 2009

Idaho has joined the list of states pondering legislation aimed at maintaining control of equine transport and re-establishing the horse processing industry in the United States.

Introduced into Idaho’s House State Affairs