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Donkey Rescued from Septic Tank

Erin Ryder April 26, 2007

A donkey is uninjured–but probably a little smelly–after falling into a septic tank near San Antonio, Texas, WOAI reported.

Churchill Downs to Honor Barbaro, Jacksons on Derby Day

Edited Press Release April 25, 2007

Representatives from Churchill Downs will honor the late 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro and his owners, Roy and Gretchen Jackson, during a winner’s circle ceremony at this year’s Derby May 5. The ceremony will take place between races six and

Manhattan Horse Stable Set to Close after 115 Years

The Associated Press April 25, 2007

A stable where horses have lived among Manhattanites for more than a century will close this weekend, the owner said.

A living memento of 19th-century New York, the Claremont Riding Academy will close down at 5 p.m. Sunday, said owner Paul

Gait Analysis System Tests Underway at Va. Tech Equine Medical Center

Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center April 25, 2007

“Previous gait analysis systems were based on computer images that were sometimes misleading,” said Keoughan. “This system will enable us to optimize hoof balance and comfort leading to heightened performance and success.”

Rotation Makes for More Effective Deworming

Press Release April 25, 2007

Internal parasites are a serious concern for horse owners across the country. Protecting horses from the severe damage these pests can cause, however, means much more than administering a dewormer once every few months. Owners must select

Alltech, UK Collaborating on Nutrigenomics Research

Press Release April 25, 2007

Research on animal nutrition and genomics at the University of Kentucky took a big step forward April 24, 2007, with announcement of a $900,000 grant to UK from Alltech Inc., an international biotechnology company based in Nicholasville, Ky.

Pet Steps to Heaven

Edited Press Release April 25, 2007

Pet Steps to Heaven offers a way for horse owners to memorialize their beloved equine. John and Patty Laub are now making an equine memorial bench utilizing cremated remains.

Some Impounded Pike County Horses to be Sold

Press Release April 25, 2007

Some of the horses impounded by the Georgia Department of Agriculture in February as part of a Pike County animal abuse case will be sold at auction this Saturday.

“These horses have been fully rehabilitated and need loving homes,

Performance EQS-3000 Equine Surgical Table

Edited Press Release April 25, 2007

Kentucky Performance Products (KPP) introduces a customizable, stainless steel equine surgical table. The Performance EQS-3000 is completely rust resistant, and requires little maintenance–no reconditioning is necessary.

BroadBandPRO Sonic Bird Repeller

Edited Press Release April 25, 2007

With four different sound types, the BroadBandPRO targets pest birds with an unrelenting combination of four different sound types: distress cries to indicate danger to pigeons, starlings, gulls, and more; predator cries to add realism;

NBC’s Barbaro Documentary Premieres Sunday

Edited Press Release April 25, 2007

The NBC Sports documentary “Barbaro: A Nation’s Horse,” premieres Sunday at 5 p.m. (EST) on what would have been Barbaro’s fourth birthday. A special one-hour look at the 2006 Kentucky Derby winner, who touched the hearts of horse racing fans and

The Barbaro Effect: A Better Life for Horses

The Associated Press April 24, 2007

Nobiz Like Shobiz. Scat Daddy. Curlin. Circular Quay.

As the countdown begins to the Kentucky Derby, these colts and a half dozen other hopefuls will be publicized, scrutinized and handicapped all the way to post time on May 5 at Churchill