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Kan. State Names New Animal Sciences Department Head
Kansas State University has named Ken Odde, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACT, head of its Department of Animal Sciences and Industry. He will step into the role February 26, 2007.
Odde has been a professor and director of North Dakota State
Nomination Criteria Announced for USEF’s Heroes for Horses Award
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the nomination criteria for its Heroes for Horses Award, to be presented at the 2007 Pegasus Awards, Jan. 12, in Louisville, Ky. The award will be presented for the second time.
Horse Protection Groups Hoping for Action on Slaughter Legislation
Animal protection groups are hoping legislation banning the slaughter of horses for people to eat gets to the president’s desk before the lame duck session ends this year.
Before the elections, the House overwhelmingly approved a bill
Ky. Horse Park Requesting State Funds for Road Improvements
The Kentucky Horse Park plans to ask the state for more funding to improve roads before hosting the World Equestrian Games in 2010.
Park officials said they would ask lawmakers for an additional $10 million to $12 million. The money would b
Del Mar to Install Polytrack for 2007 Meet
Edited Del Mar report
Del Mar Thoroughbred Club has announced the selection of Martin Collins Surfaces and Footings and its Polytrack surface as the new main track surface for its 2007 summer racing season. The Polytrack manufacturer
Counterfeit Clenbuterol Killing Horses
Two sources have verified that there have been an undetermined number of deaths in Louisiana since last week from an illegal clenbuterol product. One report was that six horses are known dead, and approximately 10 more have been severely affecte
Show Jumping Legend Gem Twist Euthanatized at 27
Gem Twist, a legend of the show jumping circuit, was euthanatized Saturday, Nov. 18. According to a U.S. Equestrian Federation press release, the decision was made to euthanatize hm after he sustained a pulled muscle that rendered hi
Fleet Indian Has Fetlock Fused
Fleet Indian, who suffered an injury to her left front suspensory ligament during the Nov. 4 running of the Emirates Airline Breeders’ Cup Distaff at Churchill Downs, had surgery Nov. 20 to fuse her left front fetlock.
Owner Paul Saylor sai
Local Travel Ban Instituted in Wake of African Horse Sickness Positive
A travel ban has shut down equine movement in Knysna, South Africa, following test results that confirmed two horses as infected with African horse sickness (AHS) in the area, reports the reports the South African Broadcasting Company (
New PlayStation Game Brings Equestrian Competition Home
Red Mile Entertainment, Inc., a worldwide developer and publisher of interactive entertainment software, announced today (Nov. 21) the release of Lucinda Green’s Equestrian Challenge for PlayStation 2. Developed by IR Gurus Interactive–the same
Hip Fracture Leads to Euthanasia of Kentucky Stallion Diesis
Diesis, an English champion and prominent Kentucky stallion, was euthanatized Nov. 18 at Mill Ridge Farm, owned by Alice Chandler and her husband, Dr. John Chandler, near Lexington. The 26-year-old pensioned son of Sharpen Up had fractured a hip
Trainer Fined for Attempting to Run Wrong Horse at Churchill
During a Nov. 20 Kentucky Horse Racing Authority meeting at the Kentucky Horse Park, the state’s chief steward John Veitch announced that trainer Scott Blasi had been fined $2,500 for bringing the wrong horse to the Churchill Downs paddock befor
North Carolina Residents Warned of Rabies Risk
North Carolina public health officials say recent events highlight the need for to remain vigilant against rabies. Several cases in recent weeks have brought into focus the need to vaccinate pets, including horses, against the disease.
New Students Filling Farrier Shortage
Allen Ryunda is striking while the iron is hot. He wanted to save money by shoeing his own horses — and in the process of learning how, he hit upon an ancient career still in demand.
“The guy I’m doing my apprenticeship with said he doesn’
Driver Hits Two Buggies in Lancaster, Pa.
Police in Lancaster County, Pa., have charged a man with drunken driving after he collided with two horse-drawn buggies, reports Pennsylvania television news station
Off-Duty Police Officer Shoots Neighbor’s Miniature Horse
An off-duty police officer in Brazos County, Texas, shot and killed his neighbor’s Miniature Horse stallion on Friday (Nov. 17), saying the loose Mini had injured his full-size horses, reports
