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Economic Stimulus Benefits Owners of Horse Businesses
The Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President Bush on Feb. 13, 2008 includes two tax incentives that would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other property purchased and placed in service during 2008, according to an advisory
Disaster Relief Funds Distributed to NARHA Centers
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has distributed more than $14,000 in disaster relief funds to NARHA member centers in need.
The group’s nearly 800 member centers offer equine assisted activities and
Pretty as a Picture After ‘Wry Nose’ Surgery
Researchers modified a surgical technique to correct wry nose (an abnormal nasal deviation) in a horse.
Ryder Report: Horse Health News Video
The Ryder Report is a weekly video broadcast presented by News Editor Erin Ryder, reviewing the top headlines in equine health care, management, and welfare news. View all Ryder Reports in the
Response to Call for WEG Volunteers ‘Overwhelming’
In the first 10 days since the launch of a new Web-based volunteer registry system, nearly 4,000 new volunteers have signed up online for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Jackie Chan Saddles Up to Promote Olympic Equestrian Events
Jackie Chan saddled up for a video to promote the Beijing Olympics’ equestrian events.
In the 30-second video, the 53-year-old “Rush Hour” star urges audiences to visit his hometown of Hong Kong to watch the event and introduces various
Racing Medication Rules Struck Down in Louisiana
The Louisiana Senate Commerce Committee has struck down the state racing commission’s adoption of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium Model Rules, according to the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Winter Weather Halts Racing at Several Tracks
Aqueduct canceled its Feb. 13 racing card due to adverse weather conditions after the wintry mix that hit the area the night before turned to heavy rain. The track remained open for simulcasting.
The nine-race card was the last scheduled under
Readers Respond: Hold Your Horses
More than 1,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you use imprinting or desensitization techniques with your foals?”
Containment Measures Help Stem Ohio Strangles Flare-Up
An flare-up of strangles that surfaced at Northfield Park racetrack in Ohio nearly three weeks ago is under control, according to Director of Racing Gregg Keidel. Seven horses contracted the bacterial infection.
“The horses are doing fine,”
Record-Priced Thoroughbred Retired to Stud
The Green Monkey, whose $16-million price was the most ever for a Thoroughbred sold at public auction, has been retired from racing. The 4-year-old son of Forestry will enter stud next year at Randy Hartley and Dean De Renzo?s Hartley/De Renzo
Virginia Man Charged with 48 Counts of Cruelty
A Loudoun County, Va., grand jury has indicted a horse trainer on 48 counts of animal cruelty.
Dennis Danley faces up to one year in jail and a $2,500 fine on each count. The charges were brought in connection with the seizure of
Homes for Horses Coalition Launches Web Site
The Homes for Horses Coalition has launched a new Web site, www.homesforhorses.org.
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS), along with the Animal Welfare Institute an
Western College of Veterinary Medicine Renovating, Expanding
Last summer, project managers added another welcome check mark to their growing list of completed expansion and renovation projects at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). The latest project to be completed, which opened its doors
FEI to Begin Considering Host Sites for 2014 World Games
With preparations for the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) World Equestrian Games 2010 well underway, the time has come to think of the following edition, the games to be held in 2014.
To ensure a clear and fair process in the
ASPCA Investigating New York Carriage Horse Death
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA), in looking into the Feb. 7 death of a carriage horse in his stable, has been asked to file a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request with the New York City Department of
