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You Told Us: Favorite Happy News on TheHorse.com

Megan Arszman December 30, 2008

A total of 700 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Which happy stories did you most enjoy on TheHorse.com this year?”

Surgery for Injured Race Filly Postponed

Jack Shinar December 29, 2008

Surgery for the brilliant filly Indyanne, who fractured a sesamoid in her left front ankle while leading in the stretch of the La Brea Stakes at Santa Anita Park Dec. 27, has been postponed, trainer Greg Gilchrist said the morning following the

Dam Wins Battle of the Sexes to Protect Foal

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 29, 2008

After witnessing a rare (and unsuccessful) infanticide attack by a stallion on a one-hour-old foal, behavior researcher Meeghan Gray, PhD, from the University of Nevada, Reno, reported findings from the macabre event.

“In this first report

Tips for Avoiding Barn Fires

Edited Press Release December 29, 2008

Get some practical tips on how you can reduce the risk fire in your barn.

Horse Feed Assistance for Laid Off Kentucky Horse Owners

Edited Press Release December 29, 2008

Kentucky horse owners experiencing a recent job loss could be eligible for assistance with feeding their horses through the Kentucky Horse Council’s (KHC) Equine Safety Net program.

“There are many responsible horse owners

South Carolina Horse Abuse Case Remains Unresolved

Pat Raia December 29, 2008

Last February, the Humane Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (HSPCA) of Columbia, S.C., seized 45 allegedly malnourished and neglected horses from Hazelene, James, and Terry Trexler. Nearly one year later, the horses

Survey Finds Eventers Nutritionally Sound, but Oversupplemented

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 28, 2008

In a survey of leading three-day event riders, researchers found that the majority of riders fed their horses based on research-driven recommendations, but the number of supplements used per horse did raise some eyebrows.

During the Jersey

2009 Horsin’ Around Conference Will Feature Trainers

Press Release December 28, 2008

This year’s Horsin’ Around Conference, scheduled Feb. 14-15, 2009, will feature presenters from diverse areas of equine training.

The event will be held at the RB Warren Arena in the Animal Science Complex on University of Nebraska-Lincoln’s

It may take 10 days to clear other horses trained by Dallas Stewart, who trains the

One-Eyed, 26-Year-Old Thoroughbred Stallion Rescued From Slaughter

Esther Marr December 26, 2008

Clever Allemont, a 26-year-old Thoroughbred stallion, has been rescued from the road to slaughter and will be shipped to Kentucky to spend the rest of his days at Old Friends near Georgetown.

A stakes winning son of Clever Trick who stoo