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National Fundraiser Designed to Help Equine Rescues
On Sunday, Oct. 19, riders and walkers will take to trails across the country for the National Rescue Ride, a nationwide effort to help horse rescues. For at least one rescue,
Mule Infected with EIA Reported in Ohio
A mule in Central Ohio was recently euthanized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), according to the Ohio Department of Agriculture.
The Pickaway County farm has been quarantined for 60 days in accordance with Ohio law
Eventer Hoy Cleared on Abuse Charges
Three-time Olympic equestrian gold medalist Andrew Hoy was cleared July 24 on charges of abusing a horse.
The Australian and Dutch eventer Madeleine Brugman, whom he trains, had been accused by the F?d?ration Equestre
ReRun Opens Offices at Monmouth Park
Monmouth Park Racetrack has provided office space to ReRun, a nonprofit group that provides care and rehabilitation to off-the-track Thoroughbreds while awaiting adoptive homes.
SmartPak Serves 150 Millionth Equine Supplement
Just a year and a half after they celebrated their 100 millionth SmartPak served, SmartPak Equine has reached the 150 million mark.
The patented SmartPak supplement feeding system has been adopted by thousands of barns and horse owners
37-Year-Old Competitive Trail Horse Update: Summer Vacation
Like school kids everywhere, Elmer Bandit, the 37-year-old Half Arabian gelding who is closing in on a world record for lifetime competitive trail miles, is enjoying a summer vacation.
Elmer’s lifetime miles stand at 20,360, which is 350
Experimental Drug Research Provides Promising Results
Endotoxemia. Septic shock. Intestinal ischemia. What do all these ailments have in common? Based on recent studies, some researchers think an investigational drug called pirfenidone might be a treatment option for all three.
“Pirfenidone,
Equisect Natural Fly Repellent
Farnam Horse Products introduces Equisect Fly Repellent.
Garden Hose Reels from Rapid Reel
The line of Rapid Reel Garden Hose Reel products returns for 2008, including the following four model types for the outdoors, home garden and landscape, exterior living room, farm, barn, garage, or other usage areas: 150-foot parallel wall reel,
Muscle Pro: Improved Formula
Prime Performance Nutrition has improved Muscle Pro by reformulating it with Util-Eze, allowing for more consistent usage and a longer shelf-life.
The Belly Dickie
Brenda Keiner of Elite Horse Clothing, Inc., invented The Belly Dickie to prevent gnat bites on horses.
TailRx
Mary Brunetti Fine Equine Products has introduced TailRx, a mane and tail restoration system.
The Ultimate Level of Horsemanship by Al Dunning
Al Dunning is a 30-year legend in Western riding competitions, and this, his first training book, is an invaluable guide for riders of all levels.
Readers Respond: Pain in the Abscess
More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What challenges do you face when treating a hoof abscess?”
New EHV-4, Neurologic Disease Tests Introduced
IDEXX Reference Laboratories has introduced two new diagnostic products to help equine veterinarians diagnose equine respiratory disease and neurologic disease. The new tests include an equine herpesvirus type-4 (EHV-4) RealPCR Test
Welfare Groups Meet to Discuss At-Risk Horses
Twenty five national and state-based equine-protection, placement, and rescue organizations gathered Tuesday for the second Homes for Horses Coalition Conference to discuss the re-homing of at-risk horses in America. The Humane Society of the
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