Latest News – The Horse
New Mexico Man Charged in Horse Thefts
Benny Padilla is facing charges for allegedly stealing 41 horses from multiple owners over a 12-month period.
AHC: Connect with Congress on Equine Issues
It’s important that elected leaders understand and appreciate the United State’s $102 billion horse industry.
California EHV-1: One New Case Confirmed
The new Orange County case brings the California total to 16 positive horses.
Thoroughbred Trainer Fined for Harassment of Veterinarian
The trainer allegedly harassed a veterinarian and her assistant following a drug test on a horse last March.
Efficacy of Manual Therapies on Back Pain (AAEP 2011)
One researcher says manual therapies can effectively relieve back pain.
Thoroughbred Owner Issues Challenge to Benefit TRF
Saylor will match any gift to the “Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation Saylor Challenge,” up to $50,000.
Central Ky. County Agents Host ‘Pastures Please!’ Workshops
This year’s program will focus on pasture weed control, reducing parasite loads, and when to fertilize.
AHC Explains Changes in Tax Benefits for Horse Owners
The 179 expense deduction applies to horses, farm equipment, and other depreciable property used in a business
California EHV-1: One New Premises, Five New Cases Confirmed
The CDFA does not believe the two situations are related and is investigating both outbreaks.
Rules of the Road
Horses and highways are a volatile and dangerous mix. Recent evidence was a tragic accident near Milton, a tiny town just north of the Massachusetts-New
Goodbye Eeyore–The World’s Oldest Donkey Passes
It was big news in Manchester (England) a couple of weeks ago when Eeyore the donkey passed away. He would have been 56-years-old this year–thought
Dates Set for 2012 KENA Networking Meetings
Topics to be covered include lameness causes, equine acupuncture, and building equine facilities.
Blackburn Sentenced in Soring Case
Blackburn will serve probation, pay a fine, and write a detailed description of soring practices.
California EHV-1: Euthanized Horse Necropsy Complete
Necropsy results indicate that it is highly unlikely one horse’s recumbency was due to the EHV-1 infection.
NYTB Donates $10,000 to Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation
The board of directors of the New York Thoroughbred Breeders (NYTB) voted to donate $10,000 to the TRF.
Handling Dystocia on the Farm (AAEP 2011)
Owners or caretakers should be prepared for emergencies when mares are scheduled to foal.
