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Readers Vote on TheHorse.com’s Equine Focus

Megan Arszman February 8, 2009

Close to 1,500 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Would you like to see a special section on TheHorse.com that is about your other companion animals (dogs and cats)?”

Officials Remove Six Horses from a Chicago Carriage Company

Chad Mendell February 7, 2009

Acting on a complaint, Chicago Animal Care and Control investigators removed six horses belonging to J.C. Cutters Horse Drawn Carriages, according to an article in the Chicago

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Heart Infections More Common Among Young Horses

Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA February 7, 2009

Heart disease isn’t just for the aging or overworked horse.

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Leslie Guttman February 6, 2009

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Equine ER: Painted pictures

Leslie Guttman February 6, 2009

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NYC Horse Carriage Regulations Under New Scrutiny

Lisa Kemp February 6, 2009

The controversy surrounding New York City horse carriages operating amidst increasing vehicular and pedestrian traffic has heated up again, and now the Teamsters union is also involved.

In January, carriage company owners, drivers, and

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Horse Owner Given Probation in Massachusetts Euthanasia Case

Erin Ryder February 6, 2009

A Milford, Mass., horse owner who refused to euthanize his ailing mare despite the recommendations of veterinarians will be under probation for two years. Judge Thomas F. Sullivan Jr. continued the case for the duration of the probationary perio

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Time an Important Factor when Dealing with Recumbent Horses

University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine February 6, 2009

It’s something you wouldn’t believe could happen unless you saw it: You walk out to the barn in the morning and start to panic when you realize your horse has cast itself. Somehow, someway, your horse has managed to lie up against a wall and is

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‘Jockeys’ TV Series Starts Tonight

Jack Shinar February 6, 2009

The thrills. The spills. The rivalries, rages, and romances. And yes, the flipping, too. It’s all there in a new 12-part documentary television series, “Jockeys,” that begins Friday night, Feb. 6, at 9 p.m. EST on Animal Planet.

The series,

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MRSA More Common in Horse People

Christy M. West February 5, 2009

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterial infections have become hot news lately, especially among horse people. This topic likely won’t die down soon because recent research shows that MRSA is up to 10 times more common in equine

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AQHA Cloning Forum to be Webcast

Edited Press Release February 5, 2009

Members of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) who can’t make it to the equine cloning forum at the 2009 AQHA Annual Convention in March can watch the event online in the members section of
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Saving Horses 911

Marcia King February 5, 2009

Traditionally, in the event of some sort of accident–trailer overturned, horse stuck somewhere, horse down, environmental disaster–the owner or witness often attempts to deal with the incident himself/herself or with the aid of a friend

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Red Hills Horse Trials Cancelled; Lack of Entries, Funds Cited

Edited Press Release February 5, 2009

The Red Hills Horse Trials scheduled for March 13-15 has been cancelled. The organizing committee of Jane Barron, Terrie Brooks, and Marvin Mayer reluctantly made the decision Feb. 4 due to a lack of entries. Red Hills Horse Trials has

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UK Police Horse Retires after 12 Years on the Job

Edited Press Release February 5, 2009

A Merseyside Police horse has arrived at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.

Sherwin, a 16-year-old, 17hh grey gelding, was involved in high-profile police work such as crowd control during the

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New Lecturer, Intern Coordinator for Kentucky Equine Initiative

Edited Press Release February 5, 2009

Elizabeth LaBonty has been named lecturer and internship coordinator for the equine science and management undergraduate degree program within the University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Agriculture.

The four-year Bachelor of Science

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Equine Forage Conference at 3 Virginia Sites

Edited Press Release February 5, 2009

Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council will explore how horse owners can best utilize their land for grazing and protect soil and water resources at the same time during this year’s equine forage conference

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