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ASPCA Supporting Proposed Ban on NYC Horse Carriages
The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will support Councilman Tony Avella’s proposed bill to ban carriage horses from New York City streets. The bill is
Cushing’s, Parkinson’s Link? Oklahoma State Researcher Receives Grant for Study
Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ABVP, is an assistant professor with the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. McFarlane recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to
Sharpsburg Horse Rescue: One Year Later
This month marks the one-year anniversary of the largest recorded horse rescue in the state of Maryland. The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) continues to feel the affects of the horse seizure, and six horses are still in need of
Kentucky Equine Education Project Raises $4 Million
Many horse industry figures were in the spirit of giving Dec. 7 during the Kentucky Equine Education Project stallion season auction, billed with the tag line, “No Time to Hold Your Horses.” The auction was held for the first time since 2004 to
Scientists Use Tissue Matrix for Damaged Ligament Reconstruction
Researchers from The Ohio State University recently reported that a new ligament reconstruction technique involving a tissue matrix product permits early ligament healing and helps to stabilize the damaged joint.
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National Parks, Breed Registry Partner to Promote Trail Riding
The National Park Service (NPS) announced the first partnership with a horse breed registry–the Tennessee Walking Horse–in an agreement designed to revive interest in trail riding by rangers and park visitors.
The breed’s high-steppin
New York City Ban on Carriages Will Be Proposed
The horse-drawn carriages that clip-clop around Central Park in New York City could be banned under City Council legislation to be introduced at the urging of animal advocates who say the horses are treated inhumanely.
Councilman Tony
Old Friends Welcomes Thoroughbred Champion Williamstown
Williamstown, a former mile record holder at Belmont Park, has arrived at Old Friends retirement home near Georgetown, Ky. He was pensioned from stallion duty after proving infertile this year at Rockin’ River Ranch near Winterset,
ACVS Foundation Honors Equine Surgeon
The American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) Foundation Board of Trustees presented the esteemed ACVS Foundation Legends Award to Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, in November.
The ACVS Foundation Legends Award recognizes ACVS
Horse Survives Accidental Plunge into Icy Swimming Pool
A horse was rescued after accidentally taking an icy plunge in a swimming pool.
Jet, a 6-year-old Quarter Horse, walked onto the frozen in-ground pool Thursday and broke through six inches of ice into about 3? feet of water, becoming
Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification
Three certified veterinary technicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia.
In addition to an examination, Mary Graber (Marshall, Wis.), Kristen Hunyady
Guelph Adds Two Offerings to Equine Continuing Education Program
Equine Guelph will now offer a diploma in Equine Studies and a certificate in Equine Business Management. These will be offered in addition to the Equine Science certificate.
The new diploma in Equine Studies consists of 10 courses; the
Prime Performance Nutrition: Hmb Fuel and Sprint Combo
Prime Performance introduces Hmb Fuel and Sprint Combo–helping to keep performance horses at their optimal best for competition.
Lexol Leather Care 8 oz. Bottle
Lexol Leather Cleaner is pH-balanced to safely and thoroughly clean leather without the harshness or potentially damaging effects of saddle soaps. Lexol Leather Conditioner penetrates the surface to replenish natural oils and restore its original
Dr. Brian Carroll Joins AAEP Board of Directors
Brian S. Carroll, DVM, of Edmond, Okla., has been elected to the American Association of Equine Practitioners’ board of directors. He began his term as Director at Large at the AAEP’s 53rd Annual Convention, held Dec. 1-5 in Orlando, Fla.
Horse Talk Radio to Host Horse Slaughter Prevention Act Discussion Dec. 8
Horse Talk Radio, a weekly broadcast hosted by Jen Hegeman and broadcast on Park City, Utah’s KPCW (91.9 FM), will again examine the Horse Slaughter Prevention Act tomorrow.
Guests on the Dec. 8 show will include: AAEP Past President Robert
