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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.

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

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

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

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

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

Congress Votes to Protect Wild Horses from Slaughter

Chad Mendell June 21, 2006

Wild horses in the United States received a reprieve on May 19, when the House voted in favor of an amendment to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from selling wild horses and burros to commercial entities.

An amendment to th

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,

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,

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,

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

Alltech Announces $10 Million Title Sponsorship for 2010 WEG

Chad Mendell June 20, 2006

Alltech, a Kentucky-based biotechnology company, announced its title sponsorship yesterday (June 19)for the 2010 FEI games to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. This marks the first time in FEI history that the World Equestrian

Wounds and Lacerations (Book Excerpt)

Michael Ball, DVM June 20, 2006

One of the most important facts regarding severe wounds is that the sooner they are noticed and repaired the better the patient’s prognosis, both functionally and cosmetically.

AQHYA Youth World Cups Returns Home to Amarillo

Press Release June 20, 2006

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is proud to welcome the Youth World Cup back to Amarillo, Texas. The Youth World Cup is sponsored by WeatherBeeta and will be held at the Amarillo National Center June 23 through July 2. This event

American Horse Council Publications Available

Press Release June 20, 2006

The American Horse Council (AHC) has proudly announced the availability of three must-have publications for the horse industry. The AHC Study–The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States, the AHC 2006 Horse

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University of Minnesota Board of Regents Approves Plans for Equine Treatment and Research Center

Press Release June 19, 2006

The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans for the new University of Minnesota Equine Center on June 8 (click here to read the announcement of the plans to build the

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