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More Slaughtered Horses Discovered in Florida
The investigation into a series of horse killings in Florida widened on June 19 when a rancher discovered two slaughtered horses partially buried in a dirt mound on his Miami-Dade County property.
The discovery is the latest in an ongoin
U.K. Horse Industry Group Opposing Proposed Levy on Horses
The British Horse Industry Confederation (BHIC) has reported that it opposes a ?10.50 levy on horse owners proposed by the U.K.’s Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs.
BHIC Chair Professor Tim Morris (Equine Science an
Horse Quarantine Facility Regulations Amended
The USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is amending the regulations pertaining to the importation of horses to establish standards for the approval of permanent, privately owned quarantine facilities for horses. APHIS is
Rachel Alexandra Auction to Benefit Charity
Kendall-Jackson Winery announced July 2 a five-month-long charity auction that will take place on its Web site (www.kj.com) and will feature items, donated by winery owner and co-founder Jess
Equine Sinus Infection Treatment Balloons at WCVM
A few years ago, a magazine article describing a minimally-invasive treatment for people with chronic sinusitis caught the eye and imagination of Chris Bell, DVM. What if such a treatment could be adapted for use in horses?
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Drug Problem Exaggerated: Horsemen, Chemist Say
The National Horsemen?s Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA) said July 1 it plans to be more involved as the racing industry considers medication and drug-testing policies, which horsemen believe could be detrimental and
Kentucky International Equine Summit Dates Set
The second Kentucky International Equine Summit (KIES), sponsored by the Equine Industry Program at the University of Louisville in cooperation with the University of Kentucky?s Equine Initiative, will be held April 26 and 27, 2010, in Lexington
Boston Police Horses Relocated After Budget Cuts
The horses of the Boston Police Department Mounted Unit disappeared from Boston’s streets as of June 30, the end of the fiscal year. The 12 horses fell victim to budgetary cutbacks needed to bridge a $20 million shortfall and avoid layoffs of
Mosquito Control Measures: Poll Results
About 980 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What mosquito control measures do you utilize?”
Oregon Horse Shooting Case Concludes
Russell Willeford, the Oregon man convicted of shooting and abandoning a 6-year-old Arabian gelding in the Deschutes National Forest, will serve 90 days in the Deschutes County Jail and pay more than $9,000 in restitution in connection with the
Horse Incentive Fund Bill Signed by Texas Governor
All American Quarter Horses, American Paint Horses, and Appaloosas conceived by mares and stallions living in Texas during 2009 are eligible to be nominated to the new Texas Equine Incentive Fund. House Bill 1881, which was signed by Gov. Rick
Free Thoroughbred Identification Service Expanded
The Jockey Club has enhanced its free Tattoo Identification Services by adding access its markings database to the tattoo research module.
The free tattoo identification service was unveiled in April to help owners identify tattooed but
Online Shopping
Almost anything you could ever need nowadays is just a click away, thanks to the Internet. Equestrian apparel, tack, supplies, even horses themselves, are no
Keeping Weekend Warrior Horses Fit
Horses that are mainly ridden on weekends require special care and training to avoid injury.
Scoliosis in Adult Equines
I purchased my Thoroughbred gelding when he was 5 years old. Within the next two years we were doing really
Ins and Outs of Equine Lactation
Lactation is a very important function in a mare. So important, in fact, that two lives depend on it. A mare’s body will sacrifice her foal’s health to save her own life … both during gestation and after foaling. In other words, you must feed her
