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“Beautiful Horses of Texas” Painting Exhibit Premiers in Austin–July 7-9
Equine artist Karen Brenner’s series of paintings, “Beautiful Horses of Texas,” will be on display at Sheplers in Austin, Texas, July 7-9. The exhibit will include 29 luminous oil paintings depicting horses from around the Lone Star State.
HSUS Announces Additional Katrina Recovery and Rebuilding Grants
On April 14, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) announced more than $800,000 in additional grants to organizations working on pet welfare issues in the Gulf Coast. The HSUS is providing $445,000 in recovery and rebuilding grants to
Live Chat on Conditioning Horses in the Summer–April 18
The developers of HorseQuest.info invite you to participate in a live chat on April 18 with three of the site’s equine experts. Here is your chance to discuss or ask questions with these expert
Del Mar’s Night of the Horse to Feature Dazzling Equine Acts
Spectacular horse and rider performances will fill the Del Mar Arena during “Night of the Horse,” which will be presented by Mary’s Tack & Feed on Saturday, April 22, at the Del Mar Fairgrounds.
This is the featured event of the
WNV Treatment Trial Begins
GenoMed, a medical genomics company, is seeking horses to participate in a free trial to test a medical protocol for treating West Nile virus (WNV). David W. Moskowitz, MD, MA, FACP, chairman, CEO, and chief medical officer for GenoMed, said the
Reining Horse Association Releases Medication Position Statement
At the NRHA Board of Directors meeting held on April 2 at the International Headquarters of NRHA in Oklahoma City, Okla., the following was adopted:
I. Statement of NRHA Medication Philosophy
NRHA does not endorse the use of
Tennessee Bill Would Allow AI Without Veterinarian Supervision
A Tennessee bill, which should land on Gov. Phil Bredesen’s desk later this month, would consider artificial insemination a farm management practice, meaning that the state would no longer require veterinary supervision in order to artificially
Trailer Noise and Vibration Study
Any time you have excessive road noise or vibration in a horse trailer, I think the horse experiences some stress. That can lead to fatigue, both muscular and mental. Reduction of noise or vibrations should benefit horses in transit.
Kentucky’s EIA and West Nile Surveillance Program
During 2005, a total of 121,813 samples were tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA). For the first time since regulatory testing was initiated in the 1970s, no positive animals were identified (Figure 1). Private testing accounted for 101,650
Drivers Test New Track at Florida Horse Park
A new marathon course with untested hazards, a new ring, incorporation of a “theme-park,” and jumpers, polo players, and trail riders zigzagging around? It could be a recipe for a disaster.
But it wasn’t a disaster. It was
Development of Laminitis — Possible Role of Adipose Tissue
Laminitis is associated with obesity as well as sepsis and post-operative conditions in horses where levels of inflammation are elevated. The precise mechanisms that lead to laminitis are unknown; however, several studies document the involvement of
Royal Lipizzan Stallions Return To New Paltz
Founded in the 16th century for the exclusive use of the Hapsburg Royal family of Austria, the Lipizzan is unquestionably the rarest, most aristocratic breed of horses in the world. Assisting General Patton during World War II, the Herrmanns
UK Program Offers Pasture Evaluation to Central Kentucky Horse Farms
Central Kentucky horse farms interested in assistance from the University of Kentucky (UK) in evaluating their pastures now have access to a new program from the College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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Kentucky Budget Includes $15M for Horse Industry
More than $15 million for horse industry-related projects and financial relief is included in the 2006-07 budget approved April 11 by the Kentucky General Assembly. The spending plan now goes to Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher for
2006 Van Ness Award to Glen Eaton
Glen Eaton, of the Minnesota Horse Expo and Minnesota Horse Council, was awarded the 2006 Van Ness Award at the American Horse Council (AHC) Awards Luncheon on April 4th.
This award is named for Marjorie Van Ness and is given annually to
Congressman Ron Lewis Receives Rolapp Award
On Tuesday, April 4, at the American Horse Council’s (AHC) annual Awards Luncheon held during the group’s annual National Issues Forum, the AHC presented the Rolapp Award to Congressman Ron Lewis of Kentucky.
The Rolapp Award is named i
