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Western Stockmen’s Issues Recall of Pride Mature Horse Feed

Press Release June 27, 2006

Western Stockmen’s of Caldwell, Idaho, a business unit of J.R. Simplot Company, is recalling all Pride Mature Horse feed with the lot number 7701-050306. The lot might contain monensin sodium (Rumensin), a drug compound approved for use in some

Riders Urged to Monitor for Trail Classification Downgrades

Press Release June 27, 2006

In an effort to avoid downgrading of trails across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is urging anyone who uses trails for hiking, camping, backpacking, horse or mule packing, hunting

The Horse Named Top Magazine at AHP Ceremony

Press Release June 26, 2006

The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care was honored on Saturday, June 24, as the best overall publication in the General Excellence category at the 2006 American Horse Publications (AHP) Annual Awards. Sixty publications were entered. The Horse also was named outstanding publication in its class, self-supported with circulation over 15,000.

Kentucky Horse Park Foundation Invites Donors, Volunteers to Help Prepare for the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky 2010

Press Release June 26, 2006

With the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky 2010 around the corner, the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP) Foundation is seeking assistance from the community and competitors in preparing for the event. There are a number of ways to be involved as a donor or a

Asmussen Faces Six Month Suspension and Fine

Claire Novak June 26, 2006

Steve Asmussen, North America’s leading trainer in 2004 and 2005, is facing a six month suspension for a medication infraction involving the Class 2 drug mepivicaine, a local anesthetic.

According to the Louisiana Racing Commission,

Named Top Magazine at AHP Ceremony

Press Release June 26, 2006

Vesiviruses and MRLS?

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director June 26, 2006

Oregon State University researchers have reported a link between vesiviruses, which can affect a wide variety of mammals, and mare reproductive loss syndrome (MRLS). University of Kentucky researchers studying MRLS are concerned the results of

New Painting Benefits Large Animal Rescue Fund

Press Release June 24, 2006

A new equine-themed painting has been created to help horses and create awareness and

Bergstein Receives Fifth Annual Equine Vision Award

Press Release June 24, 2006

Stanley F. Bergstein was honored with this year?s Equine Industry Vision Award, sponsored by Pfizer Animal Health, at a ceremonial breakfast held Friday, June 23, during

Cloned Mule Idaho Gem Wins in California Racing Debut

Jack Shinar June 24, 2006

The racing mule Idaho Gem, the world’s first equine clone, made a favorable impression in his initial start on the

Oregon State Study Links Virus to 2001 Kentucky Abortions

Press Release June 23, 2006

Veterinary researchers at Oregon State University (OSU) announced today that they have linked a major abortion epidemic in Central Kentucky mares in 2001 to vesivirus infection. This marks the first time the virus has been

Equine Internists Help Beau Beat Botulism

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director June 23, 2006

Beau’s bright, interested eyes and shiny coat do not give any indication that he was at death’s door just a few months ago. On June 1, the chocolate-colored Rocky Mountain Horse gelding was a guest for the American College of Veterinary Internal

Reining Association Sees Increase in Number of International Competitions

Press Release June 21, 2006

Interest and participation in the National Reining Horse Association continues to grow. The association is exhibiting phenomenal growth, especially in the

Working Together for Trails in a Changing Environment

Press Release June 21, 2006

The Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference (SETC) will be held Aug. 4-5 in Roanoke, Va. The conference was formed to address trail issues that concern equestrians and land managers. Land-use planning, trail sharing, environmental protection,

Group Urges Vigilance on Trail Classification Downgrades

Press Release June 21, 2006

In an effort to avoid the downgrading of trails across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is urging anyone who uses trails for hiking, camping, backpacking, horse or mule packing,

Hundreds of Carriages to Wheel Through Kentucky Horse Park

Press Release June 21, 2006

They’ll be driving straight out of the history books and off of the movie screens, with stylish four-wheeled antique coaches pulled by teams of immaculate horses and driven by liveried coachmen,