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U.K. Horse Charity Investigates Eventing Risks
The Horse Trust, a U.K. equine welfare organization, has announced that based on recent research the group funded, some cross-country course designers are putting horses at risk for damaging falls by incorporating “potentially dangerous”
Three-Toed Horse Fossil on Display in Wyoming
If you are anywhere near Kemmerer, Wyo., you might want to check out the cast of “the most complete fossilized ‘dawn horse’ ever found” at Jim Tynsky’s fossil shop starting Dec. 11. The replica is courtesy of the Field Museum of Chicago, Ill.,
Nevada Rodeo Group Helps Kids This Christmas
The Reno Rodeo Denim Drive is an annual community event to collect new denim clothing and cotton underwear and socks for abused and neglected infants, children, and teens who have been placed in protective custody and foster care.
Louisiana to Adopt Racehorse Steroids Rule
Using emergency regulations, the Louisiana Racing Commission has banned the use of anabolic steroids in racehorses effective Jan. 1, 2009.
Racing commission executive director Charlie Gardiner said the regulations were adopted Dec. 2 via
Border Patrol: Readers Share Their Fence Choices
More than 1,400 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What type of fencing surrounds your horses?”
Veterinarian States His Case Against Cobra Venom Charges
Suspended equine veterinarian Rodney Stewart testified Dec. 3 that he was unaware that a soft-sided cooler he left in a refrigerator in a barn at Keeneland contained the prohibited substance cobra toxin.
Also, during a daylong hearing of
Funny Cide to Get First Real Rest at Horse Park
When Kentucky Derby and Preakness winner Funny Cide is welcomed at the Kentucky Horse Park this Friday, Dec. 5, it will signal a new era of complete retirement and rest for a
California Vet Service Tax Fails; Might Resurface
Last week, the California State Senate and Assembly rejected Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger’s proposal to balance the budget, which included the addition of a sales tax to veterinary
Two Piroplasmosis Quarantines Remain in Florida
Florida agriculture officials have released two more properties from equine piroplasmosis quarantine, according to a statement released on the state Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (DOACS) Web site. Two properties remain under
Kentucky Colt with Type-1 Diabetes Might Be First
A colt born with type-1 diabetes might be the first documented equine case of the illness, according to his veterinarian, Nathan Slovis, DVM, Dipl. ACVIM, of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute in Lexington, Ky.
Iowa Horse Hit by UPS Truck
A horse in Pella, Iowa, died after being struck by a United Parcel Service truck Monday evening, The Associated Press has reported.
Veterinarian to Appeal Suspension in Cobra Venom Case
The Kentucky Horse Racing Commission has scheduled a Dec. 3 hearing to consider the appeal of Dr. Rodney Stewart, who was suspended five years in September 2007 for multiple violations of the state’s medication regulations.
Stewart’s appeal
Indiana Horse Shot; Reward for Information
The Humane Society of the United States is offering a reward of up to $2,500 for information leading to the identification, arrest, and conviction of the person or persons responsible for the
World Equestrian Games’ Official Image Unveiled
The World Games 2010 Foundation today unveiled the Official Image of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, created by artist LeRoy Neiman.
The painting features each of the eight equestrian sports that comprise the World Equestrian
AHC Partners with Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health
Intervet Schering-Plough Animal Health has become the newest sponsor of the American Horse Council (AHC), the horse industry’s unified voice in Washington, D.C.
“We are looking forward to working with Intervet Schering Plough
20 Thoroughbreds Adopted Via TheHorse.com Service
In the month since its launch, 20 Thoroughbreds have found new homes via TheHorse.com’s free listing service for Thoroughbreds available to good homes. See the list of horses that
