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Horse Sense Leads to New Recycling Initiative

Edited Press Release June 14, 2008

Southeastern Michigan is the state’s most populous region–for humans and for horses. According to a recent survey, Oakland has more horses than any other county–it is home to 6,900 of the state?s 155,000 equines.

As more people and more

Three-Time World Champion Named as Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Endurance Squad

Edited Press Release June 14, 2008

After an extensive search, the USEF has named three-time World Endurance Champion and 1990 AHSA/Hertz Equestrian of the Year, Becky Hart, as Chef d’Equipe for the U.S. Endurance riders.

An Endurance veteran, Hart was inducted into the American

Course Designers Selected for WEG 2010 Show Jumping

Edited Press Release June 13, 2008

Conrad Homfeld and Richard Jeffery have been selected as course designers for show jumping at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, organizers announced recently.

The 2010 Games will feature eight world championships in equestrian sport,

Readers Respond: Loving Summer

Scarlett Springate, Editorial Intern June 13, 2008

More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What activities will you do with your horse this summer?”

Horsemen’s Protective Association to Talk Equine Health, Safety

Tom LaMarra June 13, 2008

The National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association will tackle equine health and welfare issues at a two-hour forum July 18 during its summer convention in Hershey, Pa.

The forum, the latest in a series of horse racing industry

Michigan Thoroughbred Track on Schedule for July Opening

Tom LaMarra June 13, 2008

Pinnacle Race Course in Michigan remains on schedule for a July 18 opening.

Pinnacle, which will bring live Thoroughbred racing back to the Detroit metropolitan area for the first time since 1998, plans a “soft” opening this summer,

Manure Management Webcast Available through Extension

Edited Press Release June 13, 2008

The term “small farm” can bring to mind anything from a couple of horses on several acres to a family dairy or feedlot. All small farms share the common challenge to properly manage manure with limited time and money.

Specialists from acros

Maryland Veterinary Practice Act Under Fire

Milt Toby, JD June 13, 2008

Mercedes Clemens is a licensed massage therapist who lives in Rockville, Md. Her patients included both humans and animals (primarily horses) until February, when she received a cease and desist order from the Maryland Board of Chiropractic

Michigan Horse Abuse Case Heads to Appeals Court

Pat Raia June 13, 2008

The long-running and controversial horse abuse case in Jackson County, Mich., took yet another turn Thursday, when the Michigan Court of Appeals agreed to hear arguments about whether the felony charges against defendants Matt Mercier and James

Anatomy and Physiology: Complete 12-part Series

Christy June 12, 2008

Want to know how your horse’s body works? Find out in The Horse’s 12-part Anatomy and Physiology series, sponsored by the American Association of Equine

Horse Identification Halter Tags

The Horse Staff June 12, 2008

If your horses get loose or need to be identified in case of disaster, having this information on your horse can make your life and any rescuers’ jobs much easier.

Medications Log

Christy June 12, 2008

Want to keep track of your horse’s medication history? Download and print this medication log and keep it by your horse’s stall with a pen,

Congress Calls June 19 Hearing on Racing

Tom LaMarra June 12, 2008

The United States House Subcommittee on Commerce, Trade, and Consumer Protection has scheduled a hearing–“Breeding, Drugs, and Breakdowns: The State of Thoroughbred Horseracing and the Welfare of the Thoroughbred Racehorse”–for June 19 in

Use Careful Management to Avoid Equine Heat Stress

Edited Press Release June 12, 2008

With temperatures rising higher as summer approaches, Georgia Commissioner of Agriculture Tommy Irvin is cautioning horse owners to be sure that their animals do not become victims to the heat.

During the summer, measures should always

U.K. Groups Introduce National Equine Welfare Protocol

Edited Press Release June 12, 2008

Several U.K. equine welfare groups today became signatories to the new National Equine Welfare Protocol.

The protocol sets out guidelines for how cases of equine neglect and abuse should be reported and handled, and what the relevant

Shetland Ambassadors Arrive in Hong Kong

Edited Press Release June 12, 2008

Two Shetland ponies donated to the Hong Kong Equestrian Federation by the American Shetland Pony Club have landed safely in Hong Kong. They are in quarantine preparing for the presentation ceremony to be held July 10.

The ponies were purchased