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NYC Horse Carriage Regulations Under New Scrutiny
The controversy surrounding New York City horse carriages operating amidst increasing vehicular and pedestrian traffic has heated up again, and now the Teamsters union is also involved.
In January, carriage company owners, drivers, and
Equine Forage Conference at 3 Virginia Sites
Virginia Cooperative Extension and the Virginia Forage and Grassland Council will explore how horse owners can best utilize their land for grazing and protect soil and water resources at the same time during this year’s equine forage conference
New Lecturer, Intern Coordinator for Kentucky Equine Initiative
Elizabeth LaBonty has been named lecturer and internship coordinator for the equine science and management undergraduate degree program within the University of Kentucky’s (UK) College of Agriculture.
The four-year Bachelor of Science
UK Police Horse Retires after 12 Years on the Job
A Merseyside Police horse has arrived at The Horse Trust’s Home of Rest for Horses in Princes Risborough, Buckinghamshire.
Sherwin, a 16-year-old, 17hh grey gelding, was involved in high-profile police work such as crowd control during the
Red Hills Horse Trials Cancelled; Lack of Entries, Funds Cited
The Red Hills Horse Trials scheduled for March 13-15 has been cancelled. The organizing committee of Jane Barron, Terrie Brooks, and Marvin Mayer reluctantly made the decision Feb. 4 due to a lack of entries. Red Hills Horse Trials has
Saving Horses 911
Traditionally, in the event of some sort of accident–trailer overturned, horse stuck somewhere, horse down, environmental disaster–the owner or witness often attempts to deal with the incident himself/herself or with the aid of a friend
AQHA Cloning Forum to be Webcast
Members of the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) who can’t make it to the equine cloning forum at the 2009 AQHA Annual Convention in March can watch the event online in the members section of
MRSA More Common in Horse People
Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) bacterial infections have become hot news lately, especially among horse people. This topic likely won’t die down soon because recent research shows that MRSA is up to 10 times more common in equine
Thoroughbred Adoption Services; We Love Good News!
I LOVE it when TheHorse.com can make a difference. That’s why most of us are doing what we do every day. When we started the
Of Horses and Hitmen
Horses (and estranged wives) in Scottdale, Pa., can breathe a sigh of relief, as resident Joseph Mendicino pleaded guilty Friday to charges that he:
Surface Woes Halt Racing at Ohio Track
Poor track conditions led Beulah Park near Columbus, Ohio, to cancel the second through ninth races Feb. 2 and 3. Only one race was run each day, even though the surface was listed fast.
On Feb. 2 in a $2,500 claiming test with a six-horse
Funds Available for Research on Effects of Horses on Humans
The Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) is inviting proposals for studies to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. The Foundation’s broad research agenda includes basic research, as well as clinical studie
Barn Fires: Strategies to Prevent and Respond (AAEP 2008)
Barn fires are the No. 1 local emergency that affects everyone from horse owners to veterinarians, and property owners to the horses themselves. Barn fires kill more horses annually than any other type of nonmedical emergency.
Comprehensive Colic Guide (The Equine Acute Abdomen)
The book provides a thorough discussion of normal and abnormal anatomy and physiology of the horse’s gastrointestinal tract and includes surgical techniques and medical treatments for the diseases that cause colic.
Equine Parasite Symposium at Gluck Equine Research Center
The problem of anthelmintic resistance is now recognized as a serious challenge for the control of equine gastrointestinal nematodes, particularly small strongyles (cyathostomins). Benzimidazole resistance is practically ubiquitous in much of th
