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AQHA Debuts Greener Pastures Program

Press Release March 21, 2009

American Quarter Horse owners love their horses–past, present, and future–and many want to keep track of those horses even after they are sold.

The American Quarter Horse Association developed the Greener Pastures program to reunite breeders and previous owners with horses they remember well. Through the free Greener Pastures program, AQHA members will be able to indicate on a horse’s

Patience and Long, Slow Distance Important for Conditioning Competition Horses

Arkansas Cooperative Extension Service March 21, 2009

Horses on vacation since October or November, when the owner stopped riding, can’t be expected to perform the way they did in the fall. It’s important to get their cardiovascular systems as well as their bones, muscles and tendons back in shape before pushing them to their maximums. Vacations are great for relaxing and recharging, but in just a little more than three weeks at rest, a

Equine Career Fair to Help Students Prepare for Internships, Workforce

Edited Press Release March 21, 2009

The University of Kentucky Equine Initiative will hold a career fair from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, March 31 in Seay Auditorium in the Agricultural Science North building on the UK campus.

Readers Sound Off on Riding Helmet Regulations

Megan Arszman March 20, 2009

More than 1,900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you think riding helmets should be required by law?”

Endoscopy During Exercise Without a Treadmill, AAEP 2008

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 20, 2009

Dynamic obstructions of the equine respiratory tract are often underdiagnosed or misdiagnosed with resting endoscopy. So veterinarians usually perform endoscopy on exercising horses using treadmills, in order to try to reproduce the exercise conditions.

New Book Shines Spotlight on Successful Ex-Racehorses

The Blood-Horse Staff March 20, 2009

One of the most hotly debated issues in the horse racing industry is the uncertain fate that awaits many racehorses when their careers are over and they are no longer useful to their owners and trainers.

‘Jockeys’ Series to Get Second Season on Air

Edited Press Release March 20, 2009

Animal Planet announced March 19 that the network’s popular docu-drama “Jockeys” would be renewed for a second season of programs. The first season, which concluded March 13, brought Animal Planet viewers into the lives of seven jockeys who raced at Santa Anita Park during its Oak Tree Meet last fall.

Following the successful first season, which brought in more than 9.2 million unique

Researchers Seek Reader Comments on Equine Grass Sickness

Edited Press Release March 20, 2009

Equine grass sickness (EGS), or dysautonomia, is a disease that primarily affects pasture-grazed equids between the ages of 2 and 7 years. Incidences of the disease are more likely to occur from April to July, and on premises where there has been a previous outbreak. Clinical signs o

UK Donkey Rescue Urges Awareness of Foreign Disease Risk

Edited Press Release March 20, 2009

The number of donkeys being rescued and imported from Europe into the UK is at an all-time high, according to the Devon-based Donkey Sanctuary. Any donkeys of unknown origin might potentially carry exotic diseases–posing a risk to the UK’s domestic equine population.

The Donkey Sanctuary is concerned that there are currently no requirements for equines traveling from Europe to receive a

Is That You, Karma?

Erin March 19, 2009

I used to cover news stories about horses being attacked by dogs rather often (like this and this and this). But then, sad as

Testing an Anti-Inflammatory Dietary Nutraceutical (AAEP 2008)

Nancy S. Loving, DVM March 19, 2009

Horse owners commonly add nutraceuticals to their horses’ diets to treat or prevent joint disease, but most products have no research data supporting their effectiveness.

Kentucky Horse Council to Utilize New Grant Cycle

Edited Press Release March 19, 2009

The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is implementing a new schedule for grant submission. Grant applications from 501(c)3 and 501(c)10 equine organizations will now be accepted from January through July 31. Funding decisions will be made

Zimectrin Products Offer New Satisfaction Guarantee

Edited Press Release March 19, 2009

Horse owners can hold their parasite control to a higher standard–their own approval. Now, all Zimecterin (ivermectin) Brand Products are backed by a satisfaction guarantee, helping to ensure the highest standard of parasite control.

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2009 AHC Horse Industry Directory Available

Edited Press Release March 19, 2009

The most comprehensive national directory of breed and sport organizations, equine publications, state resources, and racing and gaming organizations is now available for purchase.

The American Horse Council’s 2009 Horse Industry Directory

Report: Hyperimmune Plasma Not Effective for R. equi

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc March 19, 2009

The administration of hyperimmune plasma to foals is costly, time-consuming, potentially risky, and does not appear to decrease the occurrence of Rhodococcus equi pneumonia, reported Siobhan McAuliffe, MVB, Dipl. ACVIM, head veterinarian of the Stables of King Abdullah & Sons located in Saudi Arabia and colleagues at the

Court Date Changed in Chicago Carriage Horse Case

Lisa Kemp March 19, 2009

The Chicago court case involving J.C. Cutters Ltd. manager Michele Goudie and their six seized carriage horses has been continued from March 12 to late April.

Cook County States Attorney’s spokesperson Tandra Simonton explained, “This is a part of the normal criminal process. Dates are set with the intent for defending and