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Former A&M Student Inducted Into AQHA Hall of Fame

Press Release March 14, 2009

Texas A&M former student and Aggie veterinarian, Charles Graham, DVM, was recognized March 7 for his contributions to the equine industry with an induction into the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Hall of Fame. The ceremony was a part of the AQHA conference held this past weekend in San Antonio, Texas.

“The success of a college can be judged by the success of its

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

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?”

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.

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

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.

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

TheHorse.com Rolls Out New User Features

The Horse Staff March 13, 2009

Users of TheHorse.com can now customize their profiles to save their favorite articles, manage their e-newsletter subscriptions, change passwords and e-mail addresses, and much more.

To access these new tools, be sure you’re signed in, then

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.

UK Horse Charity Reports 5x Increase in Calls

Edited Press Release March 12, 2009

The Horse Trust, a UK equine charity, is reporting a five-fold increase in enquiries from cash-strapped owners who need to rehome their horse. But with a fall in public donations, the charity is unable to take on any more horses.

La Ville Rouge Produces Third Full Brother to Barbaro

The Blood-Horse Staff March 12, 2009

La Ville Rouge produced another full brother to Barbaro March 10 at Mill Ridge Farm near Lexington. The colt, who was born at 10:45 p.m. and weighs 142 pounds, is by Dynaformer.

Lame or Ataxic? Kinetic Gait Analysis Can Tell

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 12, 2009

Being able to tell the difference between a mild lameness and subtle spinal ataxia is an important, yet challenging, endeavor in equine practice. Ohio State researchers recently reported that kinetic gait analysis–the computer

‘Imposter’ Horse Identified in Missing Jumper Case

Liz Brown March 12, 2009

A horse that was purported to be missing Irish Sport Horse Good Guinness has been identified as a horse named Con Air. This horse was imported from Holland in 2004, according to New Jersey trainer Frank Madden, who received Con Air in place of

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

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