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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
Appaloosas Earn Honors at National Championship Appaloosa Endurance Ride
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) is proud to announce the top three placings in the inaugural 50-mile National Championship Endurance Ride, which took place on June 3, 2006, in Palmyra, Wisc. The Champion was Fourmiles Kashtin, of Eagle, Wisc.,
Lawyer Ron Ready to Return to Training
Arkansas Derby winner Lawyer Ron has been given the okay to return to training at the barn of veteran Robert Holthus on Friday after surgery following a disappointing run in the Kentucky Derby.
Holthus said noted equine surgeon Larry
Noah’s Wish Offers Disaster Preparedness Guidelines for Horse Owners
As hurricane season approaches, Noah’s Wish, an organization that exclusively rescues and shelters animals in disasters, is urging horse owners to take steps before a catastrophic situation to reduce the chances of loss, injury, or death to thei
Horse Talk: The Search for Meaning in Equine Communication
Horse owners know that a low-pitched nicker indicates friendly recognition, and an anxious call is a sign of stress. Now researchers are looking for a scientific link between the acoustic properties of equine communications and their possible
Riding Ranks Tenth in List of Sports with Most Injuries
Loyola University Health System reported this week that basketball tops the list of sports associated with the most injuries, with more than 512,000 basketball-related injuries landing individuals in U.S. emergency rooms in 2005. Horseback ridin
