Latest News – The Horse
AQHA Responds to Passage of H.R. 503
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) released the following document yesterday (Sept. 7) in response to the passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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Humane Society Applauds House Decision on H.R. 503
The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) released the following document yesterday (Sept. 7) in response to the passage of the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act in the U.S. House of Representatives.
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House Votes to Ban Horse Slaughter
In an act that went against the recommendations of the Secretary of Agriculture and two prominent veterinary groups, on Sept. 7 Congress voted 263-146 to end horse slaughter in the United States. House members also defeated two amendments that
EIA Outbreak Spreads to Northern Ireland
A foal in Londonderry County, Northern Ireland, was euthanatized after testing positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA), reported The Belfast Telegraph on Sept. 6.
The 12 other horses on the farm, including the foal’s dam, are
Ireland Department of Agriculture Urges Vigilance in Minimizing EIA Risk
This is a Note to Industry/Private Veterinary Practices from the Ireland Department of Agriculture and Food, August 31, 2006:
The Department has now received confirmation of seventeen cases of Equine Infectious Anemia (EIA), th
Horse Slaughter Bill Passed by House
A bill to end horse slaughter for human consumption passed the U.S. House of Representatives Sept. 7 with a final vote of 263-146. Two amendments to alter the bill both failed to pass.
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Horse Owners Encouraged to Have Evacuation Plan
The Louisiana State Animal Response Team (LSART) is actively encouraging horse owners to have a disaster plan for the animals in their care. Lessons learned from prior hurricane experience have led the group to the development of comprehensive
USEF Announces Formation of First-Ever Youth Council
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced the formation of the USEF Youth Council, designed to encourage and support existing affiliate youth programs. The goal will be to create the most varied board possible with members from each
Six-Time NFR Bucking Horse I’ma Tiger Dead
The bareback riding world lost one of its top horses on Monday, Sept. 4, when Harry Vold’s famous I’ma Tiger died from colic at the ranch in Avondale, Colo., outside of Pueblo.
I’ma Tiger last bucked on Aug. 26 at the Colorado State Fair
Therapeutic Drug Research, Necropsies Recommended by Racing Group
A subcommittee of the Kentucky Equine Drug Research Council has recommended going forward with two studies–one that could lead to establishment of withdrawal times or threshold levels for therapeutic medications and one analyzing the medication
U.S. Administration Announces It Opposes Slaughter Bill
The USDA’s Office of the Secretary sent the following letter to the House of Representatives’ Committee on Agriculture today listing the reasons why it opposes H.R. 503.
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Client Counselor Encourages Celebration of Pet Memorial Day
Sunday, September 10, is National Pet Memorial Day, and experts at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine, Urbana, Ill., hope animal owners and others will take time to recognize that pets, living or past, are worth
USDF Now Taking Orders for Training DVD Featuring New Tests
The United States Dressage Federation (USDF) is taking pre-production orders through its bookstore and web site for the 2007 version of the popular “On The Levels” DVD. The DVD retails for $39.95 and will be available in December.
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Women’s Barrel Racing to Come Under PRCA Umbrella
The Professional Rodeo Cowboys Association, the oldest and largest rodeo sanctioning body in the world, will add another chapter in its illustrious history this November when women barrel racers become full card-carrying members of the PRCA
Horse Slaughter Bill Nears Vote
The U.S. House of Representatives is scheduled to vote Sept. 7 on a bill that would end horse slaughter for human consumption. With the vote drawing near, those on both sides of the issue have been trying to garner last-minute support.
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Temperament and Being Alert (Book Excerpt)
Look for a horse that’s alert to its surroundings and pays special attention to unusual objects. This is where the subtlety comes in. You want the horse to be observant, but you don’t want it to become agitated and frightened when it sees something.
