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Reining Association Sees Increase in Number of International Competitions
Interest and participation in the National Reining Horse Association continues to grow. The association is exhibiting phenomenal growth, especially in the
Working Together for Trails in a Changing Environment
The Southeastern Equestrian Trails Conference (SETC) will be held Aug. 4-5 in Roanoke, Va. The conference was formed to address trail issues that concern equestrians and land managers. Land-use planning, trail sharing, environmental protection,
Group Urges Vigilance on Trail Classification Downgrades
In an effort to avoid the downgrading of trails across the nation, Back Country Horsemen of America (BCHA) is urging anyone who uses trails for hiking, camping, backpacking, horse or mule packing,
Hundreds of Carriages to Wheel Through Kentucky Horse Park
They’ll be driving straight out of the history books and off of the movie screens, with stylish four-wheeled antique coaches pulled by teams of immaculate horses and driven by liveried coachmen,
Congress Votes to Protect Wild Horses from Slaughter
Wild horses in the United States received a reprieve on May 19, when the House voted in favor of an amendment to prohibit the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) from selling wild horses and burros to commercial entities.
An amendment to th
American Horse Council Publications Available
The American Horse Council (AHC) has proudly announced the availability of three must-have publications for the horse industry. The AHC Study–The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States, the AHC 2006 Horse
AQHYA Youth World Cups Returns Home to Amarillo
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is proud to welcome the Youth World Cup back to Amarillo, Texas. The Youth World Cup is sponsored by WeatherBeeta and will be held at the Amarillo National Center June 23 through July 2. This event
Wounds and Lacerations (Book Excerpt)
One of the most important facts regarding severe wounds is that the sooner they are noticed and repaired the better the patient’s prognosis, both functionally and cosmetically.
Alltech Announces $10 Million Title Sponsorship for 2010 WEG
Alltech, a Kentucky-based biotechnology company, announced its title sponsorship yesterday (June 19)for the 2010 FEI games to be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington. This marks the first time in FEI history that the World Equestrian
Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed in Ireland
Agriculture authorities have confirmed Ireland’s first recorded cases of equine infectious anemia (EIA). Ireland’s Department of Agriculture and Food announced Thursday (June 15) that the disease was detected in a “small number of horses” in the
FEI Reining Committee Proposes Changes
Updating the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) Reining Strategic Plan, establishing a timetable for Continental and World Championships, and a review of the FEI Rules for Reining were among the
HorseTV Named the Official Network of the National High School Rodeo Association
The HorseTV Channel has announced its multi-year, national corporate sponsorship agreement with the National High School Rodeo Association (NHSRA) designating the network as the Official National Network of the NHSRA and detailing broad
Alltech to Sponsor 2010 FEI Games in Kentucky
Governor Ernie Fletcher and Alltech president and founder Dr. Pearse Lyons announced today that Alltech will be the title sponsor of the 2010 FEI GamesTM in Kentucky. The games, which will officially be known as the Alltech FEI Games Kentucky
University of Minnesota Board of Regents Approves Plans for Equine Treatment and Research Center
The University of Minnesota Board of Regents approved plans for the new University of Minnesota Equine Center on June 8 (click here to read the announcement of the plans to build the
Rabies Vaccine Recall Shouldn’t Affect Horses
Vaccine manufacturer Fort Dodge Animal Health recalled about 330,000 doses of rabies vaccine recently after a vaccinated dog became ill with rabies. Horses are not likely affected by the recall.
“It’s a product that’s labeled for equine
Butler Animal Health Supply and IVESCO Confirm Letter of Intent
Butler Animal Health Supply today (June 16) confirmed that it has signed a letter of intent to acquire IVESCO, a leading distributor of animal health products. The two companies are currently engaged in due diligence.
According to the
