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Hello, Dolly! Category 2 Storm Hits Texas-Mexico Border
Hurricane Dolly churned into a Category 2 storm as its eye neared the Texas-Mexico border Wednesday, bringing fierce winds and heavy rains that blew down signs, damaged an apartment complex, and knocked out electricity to thousands.
Farnam’s SuperMask Miniature Horse Fly Masks: Two New Designs
Farnam has expanded its assortment of SuperMask Miniature Horse Fly Masks to include two new designs for 2008: an A size mask without ears and an A/B size with ears.
Insulin Resistance and Sensitivity, Causes and Management
Insulin sensitivity and insulin resistance in horses have become increasingly important areas of research in equine medicine over the past several years, as evidenced by the timely and popular presentations at this year’s American College of
Vita Flex Nutrition’s Muscle Fortifier
Vita Flex has developed Muscle Fortifier, a complete muscular system support product for horse owners looking for a competitive edge.
Theodore O’Connor Tribute Offered By TheHorse.com Photo Store
TheHorse.com Photo Store is now offering a special
Equine Ultra Vitalizing Mist and Detangler
Best Shot Pet Products International, has introduced Equine Ultra Vitalizing Mist and Detangler.
California Governor Approves Horse Trust Bill
Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger (R-Los Angeles) yesterday signed into law a bill aimed at protecting animals after the deaths of their owners. Senate Bill 685, authored by Senator Leland Yee (D-San Francisco/San Mateo), is expected to reduce the
Ariat’s Premium Western Performance Boots with Butyl Leather Outsoles
Ariat introduces Premium Western Performance Boots with Butyl Leather Outsoles for Women in fall 2008.
The Dally represents a combination of Ariat’s performance technology with authentic, handcrafted Butyl-treated leather soles. Unlike
More on Jockey Suspension Reduction
Following a three-hour hearing that resulted in the reduction of Eclipse Award-winning jockey Jeremy Rose’s suspension from six months to 90 days, attorney Alan Foreman and Bernard
Suspension Reduced for Jockey who Whipped Horse in Face
Jockey Jeremy Rose, who was suspended for six months for whipping his mount Appeal to the City in the face during a June 23 race at Delaware Park, had his suspension reduced to 90
Sign Up Now: Live Webinar on Strategic Deworming Coming Soon
With all of the different dewormers on the market, making an effective deworming plan can be a confusing task.
Jockey Club Launches Racehorse Injury Database
The Jockey Club has launched the Equine Injury Database system that will provide the racing industry with its first national database of racing injuries. The Equine Injury Database grew out of a proposal first put forth at the
USEF, USEA Release Statement on Upcoming HBO Story on Eventing
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and United States Eventing Association (USEA) today released a statement regarding the upcoming HBO Real Sports story on the equestrian sport of eventing. This story, entitled “Deadly Ride,” will
Texas Bracing for Tropical Storm Dolly
Texas mobilized National Guard troops and residents along the Gulf Coast near the Mexican border were buying plywood, flashlights and other supplies as Tropical Storm Dolly–expected by forecasters to strengthen into a hurricane this week–heade
Olympic Horse Transport Team Ready to Roll
The Hong Kong Jockey Club recently trotted out its tried and true horse transportation system for the local media, demonstrating how the fleet will safely and efficiently whisk Olympic equines to and from their competitions in three weeks.
Report: Natural Nitrate Levels Caused Wild Horse Deaths
Federal officials probing the deaths of 71 wild horses on a military site ruled out high levels of nitrate in a pond, saying such rates occurred naturally.
Testing of a watering hole showed that the nitrate levels came from a combination of