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Donne & Cavalli Hand Sanitizer
Donne & Cavalli, a botanical skin care line developed for the active equestrian lifestyle, recently introduced their new lavender and peppermint hand sanitizer. Donna Mastrianni, a master esthetician and avid equestrian, developed the entire
Pictopia Announces Blood-Horse Online Photo Store
Pictopia announced May 10 its photo store for the official Web site of The Blood-Horse magazine.
Powered by Pictopia, the Blood-Horse photo store offers hundreds of photographs from the official Blood-Horse collection, including
University of Tennessee Vet School Dean Receives National Honor
Michael Blackwell, DVM, MPH, dean of the University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine, has received the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) Distinguished Alumni Award.
Blackwell received the award for his continuing, meaningful
Equine Wellness Foundation Makes Derby Day Donation to Barbaro Fund
As the capstone for an eight-day series of events to raise funds for equine-related charitable organizations, The Equine Wellness Foundation on May 5 donated $10,000 to The Barbaro Fund at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton
Pergolide: FDA to Allow Compounding From Bulk
The Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) Center for Veterinary Medicine announced on May 11 it will allow bulk pergolide to be used in compounding pergolide for use in horses.
Pergolide mesylate, a drug commonly used to treat pituitar
Buffalo Gnats Overtake Illinois Farmland
Kyle Winkelmann has learned the past couple of weeks that if he’s going to get into the cab of his tractor, he had better do it in a hurry.
“I run really fast and get in quick, or else they’ll get in with you,” said Winkelmann, who farm
Slaughter: Change to Texas Senate Bill would Steer Around Ban
A change quietly tucked into a state Senate bill approved this week seeks to sidestep a 58-year-old Texas law preventing the slaughter of horses for consumption of their meat.
Sen. Glenn Hegar, R-Katy, inserted an amendment into a bill on
Farnam Mini SuperMask
Farnam’s popular SuperMask is now available in a specially designed size to fit most A- and B-size Miniature Horses. This unique mask features adjustable poll and throatlatch closures for adjustability and a good fit for most Miniature Horses.
AQHA Director Testifies Before Agriculture Subcommittee
The American Quarter Horse Association testified Tuesday, May 8, before the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture Subcommittee on Livestock, Dairy and Poultry on the welfare of animals in agriculture.
The Subcommittee heard testimony
NTRA Barbaro Memorial Fund Raises $230,000 through Derby Day
Through Saturday, May 5, more than $230,000 has been raised in support of the NTRA Charities’ Barbaro Memorial Fund. Racetracks and other organizations will be holding additional fundraising initiatives throughout the Triple Crown.
Court Dismisses Wrongful-Death Case Against Wedgewood Pharmacy
The United States District Court in the Northern District of New York has dismissed a wrongful-death lawsuit against Wedgewood Pharmacy filed in September 2005.
A group of Saratoga County Thoroughbred racehorse owners filed the suit,
Transcript: Talkin’ Horses with Dean Richardson
Dean Richardson, DVM, Dipl. ACVS, head of surgery at the George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, has been in the public eye since last May when he began treating Kentucky Derby winner
Solartex Equisun Sport Shirt
Solartex Sun Gear, Inc., is now importing the Equisun range of 50+ SPF/UPF riding shirts for ultimate sun protection for equestrians.
Challengers Line Up for Preakness
Kentucky Derby winner Street Sense could face 10 challengers when the colt attempts to capture the Preakness and set up a shot at the Triple Crown.
Mint Slewlep, fourth in the Withers at Aqueduct in his last start, became the latest
Incentive Program Available for MSEDA Event Horses
Freedom Health, LLC, has expanded the Succeed Challenge Series to include a year-end award for members of the MidSouth Eventing and Dressage Association (MSEDA) who compete in selected horse trial events sanctioned by the organization during the
ReRun Announces eBay Sale of Moneighs
With the second leg of the Triple Crown fast approaching, ReRun?s selection of Moneighs by classic contenders and champions will appear on eBay beginning May 20. The popular paintings created by famous racehorses, including John Henry, Victory
