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Veterinarian States His Case Against Cobra Venom Charges
Suspended equine veterinarian Rodney Stewart testified Dec. 3 that he was unaware that a soft-sided cooler he left in a refrigerator in a barn at Keeneland contained the prohibited substance cobra toxin.
Also, during a daylong hearing of
Border Patrol: Readers Share Their Fence Choices
More than 1,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What type of fencing surrounds your horses?”
Louisiana to Adopt Racehorse Steroids Rule
Using emergency regulations, the Louisiana Racing Commission has banned the use of anabolic steroids in racehorses effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Racing commission executive director Charlie Gardiner said the regulations were adopted Dec. 2 via
Nevada Rodeo Group Helps Kids This Christmas
The Reno Rodeo Denim Drive is an annual community event to collect new denim clothing and cotton underwear and socks for abused and neglected infants, children, and teens who have been placed in protective custody and foster care.
Three-Toed Horse Fossil on Display in Wyoming
If you are anywhere near Kemmerer, Wyo., you might want to check out the cast of “the most complete fossilized ‘dawn horse’ ever found” at Jim Tynsky’s fossil shop starting Dec. 11. The replica is courtesy of the Field Museum of Chicago, Ill.,
U.K. Horse Charity Investigates Eventing Risks
The Horse Trust, a U.K. equine welfare organization, has announced that based on recent research the group funded, some cross-country course designers are putting horses at risk for damaging falls by incorporating “potentially dangerous”
Arabian Horse Foundation’s New Scholarship Honors Former President
The Arabian Horse Foundation has established a scholarship in honor of Myron Krause, president of the Arabian Horse Association for the past four years. Krause served longer than any other president in the association’s recent
Indiana Horse Shot; Reward for Information
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 the
Veterinarian to Appeal Suspension in Cobra Venom Case
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has scheduled a Dec. 3 hearing to consider the appeal of Dr. Rodney Stewart, who was suspended five years in September 2007 for multiple violations of the state’s medication regulations.
Stewart’s appeal
Iowa Horse Hit by UPS Truck
A horse in Pella, Iowa, died after being struck by a United Parcel Service truck Monday evening, The Associated Press has reported.
Kentucky Colt with Type-1 Diabetes Might Be First
A colt born with type-1 diabetes might be the first documented equine case of the illness, according to his veterinarian, Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky.
Two Piroplasmosis Quarantines Remain in Florida
Florida agriculture officials have released two more properties from equine piroplasmosis quarantine, according to a statement released on the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS) Web site. Two properties remain under
California Vet Service Tax Fails; Might Resurface
Last week, the California State Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to balance the budget, which included the addition of a sales tax to veterinary
Stakes Winner Springside Recovering After Surgery
Springside, who suffered a fracture to her right-front pastern after capturing the Nov. 29 Demoiselle Stakes by 9 1/2 lengths at Aqueduct, is recovering well at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa.
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Training Centers, Equipment Changes Discussed at Kentucky Racing Meeting
The possible regulation of training centers in Kentucky was the focal point of discussion Dec. 1 during a meeting of the safety and welfare committee of the Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC).
While training centers are subject to an
Walking Horses Get WEG Participation Nod
The Tennessee Walking Horse Breeders and Exhibitors Association will get a chance to show the world that their horses are versatile and sound now that officials with the World Equestrian Games Foundation have decided to allow them to perform in
