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Horsemen’s Protective Association to Talk Equine Health, Safety
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Dirty Jobs for Horses: Patrol Horse Meets Scantily Clad Cyclists
Standing 18 hands tall, the 6-year-old Thoroughbred/Percheron cross, Cody, escorted a group of bicyclists displaying, among other things, their right to protest in the front of the White House.
The cyclists were part of the third annual
Vet Shortage Could Put Squeeze on Horse Owners
The nation could face a shortage of as many as 4,000 veterinarians in the next six years, if current trends continue, according to a recent study based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data.
Researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary
Belmont Contenders in Good Shape After Race
The runners from the June 7 Belmont Stakes were resting well, their trainers looking on to future goals for the summer as the Triple Crown season concluded June 7.
Denis of Cork, second in the Belmont, was in good shape following a rally
Australia’s Equine Industry Won’t Receive Influenza Bill
An Australian government official announced today that the horse industry would not be asked to pay for the expenses associated with last year’s outbreak of equine influenza. According to the
