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National Trails Day Observed June 7 with Rides, Events

Edited Press Release June 6, 2008

The first Saturday every June is designated National Trails Day (NTD) in the United States. On that day every year more than a million hikers, bikers, equestrians, and others take part in thousands of events nationwide in celebration of America’s

Win a Wine Country Riding Vacation with the Farnam Sweepstakes

Edited Press Release June 6, 2008

Imagine spending the day riding through vineyards and down mountain trails, riding the same trails that Seabiscuit and his jockey, Red Pollard, trained on for their comeback to win the Santa Anita Handicap. Experience the taste of world-class

Animal Rights Group Pushing for Eight Belles Charges

The Associated Press June 5, 2008

The People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) are urging prosecutors to bring animal cruelty charges against Eight Belles’ trainer, Larry Jones.

Lawyers for the animal rights group plan to deliver a letter to R. David Stengel,

University of Kentucky Event to Emphasize Equine Issues

University of Kentucky College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment June 5, 2008

The University of Kentucky (UK) College of Agriculture will host a field day titled, “Agriculture in a New Bioeconomy,” at 2 p.m. Thursday, June 12 at Spindletop Research Farm. The event will raise awareness about issues local producers and

Florida Vet School Names Award Honorees

University of Florida College of Veterinary Medicine June 5, 2008

A South Florida equine practitioner and the director of the University of Florida’s mobile equine diagnostic service have been honored for their career accomplishments by the University of Florida (UF) College of Veterinary Medicine.

Summit Speakers Discuss Equine Reproductive Technology

Jeannie Blancq Putney June 5, 2008

Four speakers discussed advances in assisted reproduction to wrap up the session on the emerging science of horse breeding at the Kentucky International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29. The speakers agreed that the key is not

Weak Economy Challenges Veterinarians

Pat Raia June 5, 2008

Recently, Tim Van Der Ploeg, DVM, received a call from one of his clients, who was seeking help for her horse. She thought the animal was suffering from tetanus.

“I told her what we could do, and how much treatment would cost,” said Van Der

Big Brown Continues Triple Crown Quest

Karen M. Johnson June 5, 2008

Big Brown hit the Belmont Park track early June 5 with a morning jog around the sloppy and sealed main track about 5:45 EDT. With Michelle Nevin aboard, the colt traveled through the paddock, out of the tunnel, and onto the main track.

Nevi

Readers Respond: Read It All Online

Scarlett Springate, Editorial Intern June 5, 2008

More than 620 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How would you prefer to read several articles on a topic?”

Trainer Says Big Brown Ready to Run

The Associated Press June 4, 2008

Big Brown’s bombastic trainer has no concerns about the colt’s slightly cracked hoof.

Rick Dutrow Jr. wishes everyone else would stop worrying how his horse will handle running with a patch on the quarter crack.

“I don’t understand it,”

Study Highlights Veterinary Contribution to Economy

Edited Press Release June 4, 2008

Veterinary medicine contributes $3.3 billion to the economies of New England, but the region could face shortage of as many as 658 veterinarians by 2014, according to a study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University.

Shortage of Human Rabies Vaccine Reported

Edited Press Release June 4, 2008

The United States is currently experiencing a severe shortage of human rabies vaccine, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services.

Pre-exposure vaccinations of veterinary, animal control, game wardens, laboratory and other

Track Superintendents Say Don’t Diss Dirt

Esther Marr June 4, 2008

On the second day of the Track Superintendent Field Day at Keeneland June 3, the focus was turned toward dirt tracks, as a panel of six superintendents from across the nation talked about various methods used on the surfaces.

Jerry Porcelli

Big Brown Draws Inside Belmont Post

Evan Hammonds June 4, 2008

Triple Crown contender Big Brown was installed the 2-5 morning line favorite and drew the rail in the June 7 Belmont Stakes. The post position draw took place in the Garden Terrace on the fourth floor clubhouse of Belmont Park.

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