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Wilcke Named Director of University of Louisville Equine Program
Richard W. Wilcke has been named the director of the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program. Wilcke, a faculty member since 1995, succeeds Robert Lawrence, who recently retired after 18 years as head of the program.
Since the
FEI World Equestrian Games: Aachen in Review
The FEI World Equestrian Games 2006 showcased the best of the best in equine sport.
Photographer Doug Prather was on site for The Horse. To see his gallery, click
Five Premises Under VS Quarantine in Wyoming
The USDA has reported the detection of vesicular stomatitis (VS) in nine horses on five premises in eastern Wyoming. Vesicular stomatitis, which normally moves up from the Southwest along waterways, has not appeared elsewhere in the country this
Therapeutic Drug Research, Necropsies Recommended by Racing Group
A subcommittee of the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has recommended going forward with two studies–one that could lead to establishment of withdrawal times or threshold levels for therapeutic medications and one analyzing the medication
Six-Time NFR Bucking Horse I’ma Tiger Dead
The bareback riding world lost one of its top horses on Monday, Sept. 4, when Harry Vold’s famous I’ma Tiger died from colic at the ranch in Avondale, Colo., outside of Pueblo.
I’ma Tiger last bucked on Aug. 26 at the Colorado State Fair
USEF Announces Formation of First-Ever Youth Council
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the formation of the USEF Youth Council, designed to encourage and support existing affiliate youth programs. The goal will be to create the most varied board possible with members from each
Horse Owners Encouraged to Have Evacuation Plan
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) is actively encouraging horse owners to have a disaster plan for the animals in their care. Lessons learned from prior hurricane experience have led the group to the development of comprehensive
Horse Slaughter Bill Passed by House
A bill to end horse slaughter for human consumption passed the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 7 with a final vote of 263-146. Two amendments to alter the bill both failed to pass.
If the bill
Ireland Department of Agriculture Urges Vigilance in Minimizing EIA Risk
This is a Note to Industry/Private Veterinary Practices from the Ireland Department of Agriculture and Food, August 31, 2006:
The Department has now received confirmation of seventeen cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), th
EIA Outbreak Spreads to Northern Ireland
A foal in Londonderry County, Northern Ireland, was euthanatized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), reported The Belfast Telegraph on Sept. 6.
The 12 other horses on the farm, including the foal’s dam, are
Temperament and Being Alert (Book Excerpt)
Look for a horse that’s alert to its surroundings and pays special attention to unusual objects. This is where the subtlety comes in. You want the horse to be observant, but you don’t want it to become agitated and frightened when it sees something.
Horse Slaughter Bill Nears Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Sept. 7 on a bill that would end horse slaughter for human consumption. With the vote drawing near, those on both sides of the issue have been trying to garner last-minute support.
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Women’s Barrel Racing to Come Under PRCA Umbrella
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the oldest and largest rodeo sanctioning body in the world, will add another chapter in its illustrious history this November when women barrel racers become full card-carrying members of the PRCA
USDF Now Taking Orders for Training DVD Featuring New Tests
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is taking pre-production orders through its bookstore and web site for the 2007 version of the popular “On The Levels” DVD. The DVD retails for $39.95 and will be available in December.
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Client Counselor Encourages Celebration of Pet Memorial Day
Sunday, September 10, is National Pet Memorial Day, and experts at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, Ill., hope animal owners and others will take time to recognize that pets, living or past, are worth
U.S. Administration Announces It Opposes Slaughter Bill
The USDA’s Office of the Secretary sent the following letter to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Agriculture today listing the reasons why it opposes H.R. 503.
United States Department of Agriculture
Office of the
