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NTRA to Introduce Racing Safety and Integrity Initiative

Tom LaMarra October 2, 2008

The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will unveil its Safety and Integrity Initiative Oct. 15 and fully expects broad industry cooperation given progress made thus far, officials said Oct. 1.

“The train leaves the station Oct. 15,”

Hurricane Relief Fund Provides Horse Feed

Edited Press Release October 2, 2008

The Kentucky Horse Council established an online donation process Sept. 22 to assist horse owners in Texas with providing feed for their horses. Horse enthusiasts from numerous states responded generously. Within eight days, almost $5,000 had

Hitting the Trails? Take a Look at What Our Readers Wear

Megan Arszman October 2, 2008

More than 1,850 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What safety equipment do you wear when riding your horse?”

Penn State University Teams Up with Farriers for Laminitis Event

Edited Press Release October 2, 2008

Penn State University and the Pennsylvania Professional Farriers Association hosted an educational event Sept. 13 for farriers, veterinarians, and horse owners alike. More than 50 peoples from four states attended the event.

Esco Buff, PhD,

Colorado Rescue Operator Sentenced to Service, Probation

Pat Raia October 2, 2008

Alesha Matchett, the Colorado woman who pleaded guilty in August to one count of misdemeanor animal cruelty for neglecting horses at a rescue ranch she operated, was sentenced to 200 hours of community service and four years supervised probation

Breeding Equipment

Sharon Biggs Waller October 1, 2008

Want your mare in Texas bred to a stallion in Germany? It?s easy with today’s equipment and technology.

Herbs for Horses

Marcia King October 1, 2008

While there is some scientific evidence that herbs can be used as effective treatments and preventives in humans and animals, “natural” does not always mean “benign.”

You probably know the types: Eager Ellen, who is sold

The Latest on Clones

Pat Raia October 1, 2008

As scientists continue to unlock cloning’s secrets, perfect its processes, and study the way genes express themselves in individuals, their successes will undoubtedly affect demand and future use.

In March 2008 Prometea, a

ACVIM Conference Highlights

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc October 1, 2008

Among the hot topics this year were nutritional supplements, infectious disease, and metabolism problems.

What do nutritional supplements, infectious diseases, and snake bites have in common? All were considered “hot

Mare With Melanoma: A Teacher to the End

Kimberly S. Brown October 1, 2008

Years ago my family became the owners of a beautiful, older Arab mare named Danza Mia. She�s been mentioned in this column several times, including a couple of years ago when we had to make the decision for euthanasia. Based on her necropsy, it

Young Guns

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB October 1, 2008

Q: I would like to know at what age a colt could breed a mare. I have a 10-month-old colt that has been in with mares until recently, and I was told he could have bred my mares.

A: There are many