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500th Horse Retired by Pennsylvania Racehorse Retirement Program
Turning For Home, the Pennsylvania Thoroughbred Horsemen’s Association racehorse retirement program, recorded its 500th retiree when the mare Pumped left the track at Parx Racing in Bensalem, Pa., for the last time on Dec. 24. A 6-year-old daughter of the stallion Petionville, Pumped won five of 40 career starts, with 12 placings and earnings of $132,610.
Readers Resolve to do Better in 2011
More than 330 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Did you fulfill for your horsey resolution for 2010?”
The Jockey Club Reduces Price of Microchips
The Jockey Club has reduced the price of microchips for sale to interested owners and breeders by 50%, from $20 to $10 per chip. Introduced in March 2008, microchips are not currently a requirement for Thoroughbred registration with The Jockey Club and participation is voluntary. The chips are for use in Thoroughbreds residing within the United States and in all U.S. territories.
South Carolina Authorities Probe Horse Shooting
Law enforcement authorities in Spartanburg County, S.C., are seeking whoever is responsible for shooting a Tennessee Walking Horse residing in a pasture in Inman. According to a Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Deputy’s report, the owner discovered the 7-year-old Tennessee Walking Horse on Jan. 1. The animal had sustained a gunshot wound to its side.
Two Charged in Ohio Horse Shooting
Two Ohio men are facing multiple charges after allegedly engaging in a shooting spree that left one horse dead. According to a news release provided by Washington County Sheriff Larry Mincks Sr., Jakeb M. Bailey and Blake M. Keel allegedly left Keel’s residence in the early morning hours of Dec. 23 in a vehicle containing a loaded rifle. The pair allegedly shot and killed five deer. Keel
Horse Tip Daily aaep-20067 – Brett Parbery on Riding the Lines
Australian Dressage sensation Brett Parbery as a guest co-host on the Dressage Radio Show and sharing his tips here on Horse Tip Daily. Listen in
Horse Tip Daily aaep-20066 – Special Christmas Episode
We celebrate Christmas with Templeton Thompson. Listen in as we chat with this country sensation and share her music with you on this special musical
Western Radio Show Episode 32 – Big Bucks Win For Christmas
Ever made $6425.00 dollars a second? Thats what Marne Loosenort did in Oklahoma City at the BFA World Championship Barrel Futurity on VF Hi N
Eventing Radio Episode 111 – Andrew Nicholson and Justin Hull
Introducing eventing legend New Zealander, Andrew Nicholson, who makes his debut on the show to talk about how he got to be one of the
Jumping Radio Show Episode 42 – Hillary Dobbs, Grand Prix Show Jumper & Dr Tania Cubitt, Performance Horse Nutrition
Hillary Dobbs joins us this week to tell us about her season and winter plans and what Christmas holds in store for her as she
Horse Tip Daily aaep-20065 – Chris’s Equestrian Book Picks
Chris Stafford shares her book picks for those Gift Certificates you receive at Christmas. Listen in… Horse Tip Daily #aaep-20065 – Show Notes and Links:
Horse Tip Daily aaep-20064 – Michelle Bergeron on Filling Hay Nets Easily
Trainer and coach Michelle Bergeron of Right Lead Equestrian Center in Louisiana speaks about filling hay nets easily, listen in…Horse Tip Daily #aaep-20064 – Show
Tack and Habit Episode 32 – Throat Coats and Boots
Helena is thinking about your health with Organic Throat Coat and Glenn is helping protect your horses legs with the ECOGOLD Cross Country Boots. Plus,
Horse Tip Daily aaep-20062 – Rafael Valle on Hope for All
Rafael Valle is an amazing horseman with a very famous Tennessee Walking horse named Ivory Pal. A self taught horseman, Rafael shares what he has
EIPH: Common Drug Less Effective Than Thought
The results of a recent study have revealed that a drug commonly used to treat exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) is not as effective as veterinarians previously thought. Belinda M. Buchholz, BS, a second year veterinary student at Washington State University, and colleagues set out to determine if aminocaproic acid (ACA), a drug that helps blood clot, decreases the amount of bleeding
2011 KHC Conference Features Equine Business, Farriery Seminars
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) Annual Conference will be held Jan. 14 at the Lexington Convention Center in conjunction with the Ag Industry Trade Show, Kentucky Cattlemen’s Convention, and Burley Tobacco Coop Conference. The conference officially begins at 7:30 a.m. on Jan. 14, with an Ag Industry pancake breakfast featuring an address from Governor Steve Beshear on the state of Kentucky
