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Grayson-Jockey Club Funding 24 Equine Research Projects
The board of directors of the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation has approved a record allocation of $1,226,457 for equine research in 2008. The funds will underwrite a slate of 14 start-up projects and 10 second-year proposals.
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Louisiana Racing Commission Might Appeal Drug Ruling
After the Louisiana Senate Commerce Committee struck down the Louisiana State Racing Commission’s adoption of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium model rules for medication Feb. 11, the commission is yet to decide its next move.
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Equine Koozie
Using a three-layer Hydroweave technology, Equine Koozie is an easy way to help minimize heat stress. It works by absorbing sweat and transferring heat from the horse through the fabric’s inner core to the outer core, where it is evaporated,
Pretty as a Picture After ‘Wry Nose’ Surgery
Researchers modified a surgical technique to correct wry nose (an abnormal nasal deviation) in a horse.
Disaster Relief Funds Distributed to NARHA Centers
The North American Riding for the Handicapped Association (NARHA) has distributed more than $14,000 in disaster relief funds to NARHA member centers in need.
The group’s nearly 800 member centers offer equine assisted activities and
Economic Stimulus Benefits Owners of Horse Businesses
The Economic Stimulus Act signed into law by President Bush on Feb. 13, 2008 includes two tax incentives that would allow a much bigger write-off for horses and other property purchased and placed in service during 2008, according to an advisory
Winners of Vet Contest to Be Honored at Conference
Winners of the first “Thank Your Vet for a Healthy Pet” contest will be honored at the Western Veterinary Conference in Las Vegas on Feb. 19, 2008.
The nationwide essay contest honors veterinarians for the outstanding work that they do
Australian State Declared Free of Equine Influenza
Less than six months after the first horse was infected, all properties in the Australian state of New South Wales (NSW) have been declared free of equine influenza.
“I can say today that not one horse in NSW is now known to have equine
Ryder Report: Horse Health News Video
The Ryder Report is a weekly video broadcast presented by News Editor Erin Ryder, reviewing the top headlines in equine health care, management, and welfare news. View all Ryder Reports in the
Containment Measures Help Stem Ohio Strangles Flare-Up
An flare-up of strangles that surfaced at Northfield Park racetrack in Ohio nearly three weeks ago is under control, according to Director of Racing Gregg Keidel. Seven horses contracted the bacterial infection.
“The horses are doing fine,”
Readers Respond: Hold Your Horses
More than 1,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “Do you use imprinting or desensitization techniques with your foals?”
Winter Weather Halts Racing at Several Tracks
Aqueduct canceled its Feb. 13 racing card due to adverse weather conditions after the wintry mix that hit the area the night before turned to heavy rain. The track remained open for simulcasting.
The nine-race card was the last scheduled under
Racing Medication Rules Struck Down in Louisiana
The Louisiana Senate Commerce Committee has struck down the state racing commission’s adoption of the Racing Medication and Testing Consortium Model Rules, according to the Louisiana Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association.
Jackie Chan Saddles Up to Promote Olympic Equestrian Events
Jackie Chan saddled up for a video to promote the Beijing Olympics’ equestrian events.
In the 30-second video, the 53-year-old “Rush Hour” star urges audiences to visit his hometown of Hong Kong to watch the event and introduces various
Response to Call for WEG Volunteers ‘Overwhelming’
In the first 10 days since the launch of a new Web-based volunteer registry system, nearly 4,000 new volunteers have signed up online for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Western College of Veterinary Medicine Renovating, Expanding
Last summer, project managers added another welcome check mark to their growing list of completed expansion and renovation projects at the Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM). The latest project to be completed, which opened its doors
