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Certified Horsemanship Association Moving to the Kentucky Horse Park
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) is moving to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington in January 2007.
“We are excited about the opportunity to have our national offices located in the Kentucky Horse Park,” says CHA President Bo
Exercise Study Reveals Anatomical Potential for Fetlock Injury
Previous studies have shown that bones develop to suit the purpose routinely required of them; therefore, would young horses in regular work from the time they are foals have stronger musculoskeletal tissues then those left to mature in pasture?
Animal Control Needs Housing for 40 Seized Maryland Horses
Days End Farm Horse Rescue of Lisbon, Md., currently has 20 horses at its farm that were seized in the Washington County animal control case. Washington County Animal Control is
LSU Equine Eye Surgery Sparks
The extraordinary efforts of globe-trotting surgeons, dedicated Louisiana State University (LSU) veterinarians and technicians, and a determined team of horse owners recently combined to preserve the sight of one 13-year-old Dutch Warmblood mare
Moneighs Being Auctioned on eBay to Benefit ReRun
ReRun Inc., the non-profit Thoroughbred adoption group, announced Monday, Dec. 4 that it has placed 30 Moneigh paintings by racehorses in its annual holiday auction on eBay. The auction will run between Dec. 3-10.
Adoptions in Store for Corolla Horses After Bumper Crop of Foals Arrives
More than two dozen foals were born this year to the wild horses of Corolla, N.C., pushing the herd above its designated limits and meaning more of the animals will be available for adoption.
With about 30 foals, the herd stands at 108
Authorities Seize 74 Horses from Maryland Farm
Animal control authorities said Sunday (Dec. 3) they have seized an estimated 74 horses and a 35-acre farm in Sharpsburg, Md., where poor care led to death, illness and malnourishment. Windrinker Farm owner Barbara P. Reinken, 61, denied
Eating Like the Joneses
The majority of horses consume some sort of feed concentrate everyday, and most of that feed comes out of bags, according to a recent industry survey conducted by the USDA.
More than 90% of equine operations reported feeding some sort of
Merial Adds Recombitek Equine Influenza Virus Vaccine to its Line
On Saturday, Dec. 2, Merial announced the addition of Recombitek Equine Influenza Virus vaccine to its recombinant vaccine line–the first and only equine influenza vaccine in the United States that uses canarypox-vectored technology. Recombitek
AERC Welcomes Platinum Sponsor EasyCare Inc.
The American Endurance Conference (AERC) is proud to announce EasyCare Inc. as a Platinum Level Sponsor for the 2007 competition season. The Tucson, Ariz.-based company is a leading manufacturer of performance products for horses and riders,
Bulking Up, Not Adding On
Although training might make your yearling look like a bodybuilder, that physique doesn’t guarantee athletic prowess. Evolutionary factors–not early speed or exercise programs–determine the amount of fast-twitch muscle horses have as adults.
NAHMS: Most Commonly Used Equine Vaccine Type in U.S. is West Nile Virus
Equine operation managers surveyed for the National Animal Health Monitoring System’s (NAHMS) Equine 2005 study report that West Nile virus (WNV) vaccines are the most common vaccine administered to horses at their facilities.
More than
Synthetic Surfaces: Spanning the Globe
It’s difficult to get away from talk of synthetic surfaces, whether it concerns racing in North America, Asia, Europe, or Dubai.
At this year’s Breeders’ Cup at Churchill Downs Nov. 4, a prominent European horseman said surfaces such as
Barbaro’s Owners Honored at Record TCA Auction
Friday evening’s (Dec. 1) Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Stallion Season and Art Auction was the most successful and perhaps most unique in the 17-year history of the event.
Held for the first time at Keeneland, the TCA auction
Ranch Corrals Interaction of Kids, Horses
On a ranch just outside of Browning, Mont., the sound of thundering hooves echoes across the prairie. Small herds of Spanish mustangs gallop across the wind-swept plains, tails streaming behind them.
In the summer, children also run
AAEP Foundation Funds Continuing Education in Mongolia
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ Foundation found itself in receipt of an intriguing grant application earlier in 2006. The grant was to help fund a continuing education program thousands of miles away in Mongolia. After
