Latest News – The Horse
Herpes Tests Show Five of Six Negative at Golden Gate
Five of the six horses previously identified with equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) at Golden Gate Fields Thoroughbred Racetrack in California tested negative in samples taken Jan. 5, reported the director of the large animal clinic at the
CHRB Committee to Tackle Medication Regulations
Guidelines that would fundamentally change some aspects of penalties for violations of the California Horse Racing Board?s (CHRB) medication rules–including stricter sanctions for some violations, extending accountability to horse owners,
Jane Savoie Seminar To Benefit The Equine Fund
The Equine Fund is hosting Jane Savoie–rider, teacher, author, and coach–at a full day seminar on Sunday, April 29, 2007, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. (indoors) at Denbesten Ranch in Valatie, N.Y. The ranch is about a half-hour East of Albany,
Reproduction: An Emerging Focus at North Carolina State
Many of the United States’ leading equine reproduction research institutions, such as Colorado State University, the University of Idaho, Utah State University, and Texas A&M University, are located in the western half of the country. But
1870s Dead Horse Photo Sparks Mystery
Who is that mysterious, elegant man? And why is he sitting on a dead horse? Such are some of the questions sparked by a black-and-white photograph taken in Sheboygan, Wisc., between 1876 and 1884 that has led to nationwide curiosity,
Pa. Farm Show to Serve up Educational Experiences
Pennsylvania Farm Show patrons might not want to taste what cows eat for breakfast, but they will be encouraged to touch and smell cow food when they visit the state’s annual agricultural showcase that opens this weekend.
The state
Solar Signs Aim to Help Curb Crashes with Amish Buggies
Though the Amish eschew modern technology, Kentucky transportation officials are hoping the western Kentucky Amish community will benefit from solar-powered signs.
Kentucky Transportation Cabinet officials have installed the new signs
AHC Forms Congressional Cavalry Program
The American Horse Council (AHC) and member organizations are initiating “The Congressional Cavalry Program,” a new direct grassroots effort, to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington, DC.
The purpose of the
Bayer and AQHA Extending Partnership Contract
A recent contract extension between Bayer Animal Health and the American Quarter Horse Association will continue the success of equine research.
With its three-year extension, Bayer will continue to donate $25,000 annually to the
Walking Horse Veterinary Inspector Leaving Office
The top veterinarian who oversees the inspections of Tennessee walking horses is leaving the Department of Agriculture’s inspection office.
As the horse protection coordinator for animal care, Todd Behre, DVM, was at the heart of the
Appaloosa Horse Club Votes to Oppose Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
The following is a statement released by the Appaloosa Horse Club:
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors voted Dec. 5th, 2006, to oppose passage of Senate Bill 1915 (H.R. 503), the American Horse Slaughter Preventio
Slaughter Bill Ban On Wild Horses Introduced Today
A bill to restore the 34-year ban on the commercial sale and slaughter of America’s wild, free-roaming horses and burros (H.R. 249) was introduced today (Jan. 5) by U.S. House of Representatives Nick Rahall (D-W.Va.) and Ed Whitfield (R-Ky.).
EHV: Five More California Horses Positive for Neurogenic Strain
Five more horses from trainer Lloyd Mason’s barn at Golden Gate Fields have tested positive for a neurogenic strain of equine herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1) after final samples were tested on New Year’s Day, although none are showing symptoms of the
Ky. Legislators Considering Slaughter Transport Ban
Hungry enough to eat a horse?
Don’t try it in Kentucky, home to the world’s best known horse race.
Legislation pending in the General Assembly would make it illegal for horses to be slaughtered in the state or to be transported
KEEP Names New Executive Director
The Kentucky Equine Education Project has named Patrick Neely as its new executive director.
Neely, a University of Louisville undergrad and graduate of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, previously served as campaign
The Jockey Club Inspects Farms for Early Foals
The Jockey Club staff conducted numerous inspections of farms in nine states in late December in check on broodmares with early 2006 breeding or foaling dates.
?Our Registry staff observed a small number of foals that had been born prior
