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New Bolton Center Expansion to Enhance Large Animal Critical Care
Ground has been officially broken for the state-of-the-art James M. Moran, Jr., Critical Care Center at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center. The facility is named in memory of James Moran, who passed away in April 2008. Major funding for the center was
Kansas Trainer Vows Court Fight Over Relocated Horses
Kansas horse trainer Tammy Blase vowed to challenge landlord Scott Becker and his family in court on grounds that he violated their lease agreement by ordering the Nov. 4 removal of 59 horses from Mount Bethel Farm in Meriden, Kan., without firs
Washington Hearings Tackle Horse Farm Tax Issues
Operators of horse boarding and training farms in Washington state are poised to pack Department of Revenue hearing chambers Nov. 13 to convince the agency that their businesses should be included in statutory definitions
Link Between Equine Disease Outbreak and Psychological Distress Found
During the outbreak of equine influenza that occurred in Australia in 2007, mental health researchers identified extremely high levels of psychological distress in horse owners and other people involved in the equine industry.
According to
Stockyard Horse Injured in Oklahoma; Fall or Cruelty?
An attorney for a man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking a horse says the animal was injured by falling into an empty swimming pool.
Attorney Russell Uselton says 24-year-old Justin Williamson of McAlester, Okla., is
Mustad Hoofcare Center, Delta Horseshoe Company to Combine
The Mustad Hoofcare and Delta Horseshoe families are joining forces to create an integrated team dedicated to the hoofcare industry and to the welfare of the horse.
Owned by its founding family since 1832, Mustad brings more than 175 years
Former Thoroughbed Jockey Gary Boulanger Recovering From Injuries
Former jockey Gary Boulanger, who rode the Florida circuit before he was injured in a 2005 spill at Gulfstream Park, was recovering from surgery Nov. 8 following a farm accident at a facility in Davie, Fla., where he had been teaching riding
Thoroughbred Adoption Service List of Free Horses Expanding
Since its launch just a little more than a week ago, the Thoroughbred Adoption Service on TheHorse.com, sponsored by Gainesway Farm, now lists nearly 30 Thoroughbreds available for adoption.
Horses from private homes and rescue
PRO Orthopedic’s Eco-Friendly Leg Supports
PRO Orthopedic will introduce the first eco-friendly equine leg support in January 2009.
This new eco-foam, developed in accordance with the principals of the WBCSD, will fit and function the same as traditional neoprene but with a
Shake ‘n Fork
Equi-Tee Company introduces their new Shake ‘n Fork.
The powered Shake ‘n Fork looks and feels just like a conventional fork, but has a small motor and rechargeable battery to produce a unique shaking motion. This patented feature
Buzz Off Insect Shield Repellent Technology
Buzz Off Insect Shield introduces their line of Insect Shield Repellent Technology.
Repellant Apparel products protect against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums). Insect Shield Repellent Gear (such as tent
Magician Curry Pet Wash
Permirus Pets introduces the Magician Curry Pet Wash, an innovative, relaxing way to bathe your horses while staying dry and clean yourself.
The Magician Curry Pet Wash allows currying while shampooing and rinsing the coat, helps with
Forage Options for Special Needs Horses
Horses are often fed diets that also contain high levels of grains and supplements to maximise growth or productivity. Katie Young, PhD, consulting equine nutritionist for Purina Mills, presented information on forage options for horses with commonly
New Research Lab Expands Marion DuPont Scott Equine Medical Center
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s growing stature as a research enterprise has taken a significant step forward with the construction of a major new laboratory that is equipped to explore the molecular aspects of disease and trauma
Sales Integrity Program Report: 163 Steroid Tests Requested
From the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
The Sales Integrity Program managed by the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association
No Breeders’ Cup Positives for Steroids, EPO, TCO
None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice
