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Drivers Test New Track at Florida Horse Park
A new marathon course with untested hazards, a new ring, incorporation of a “theme-park,” and jumpers, polo players, and trail riders zigzagging around? It could be a recipe for a disaster.
But it wasn’t a disaster. It was
Development of Laminitis — Possible Role of Adipose Tissue
Laminitis is associated with obesity as well as sepsis and post-operative conditions in horses where levels of inflammation are elevated. The precise mechanisms that lead to laminitis are unknown; however, several studies document the involvement of
Royal Lipizzan Stallions Return To New Paltz
Founded in the 16th century for the exclusive use of the Hapsburg Royal family of Austria, the Lipizzan is unquestionably the rarest, most aristocratic breed of horses in the world. Assisting General Patton during World War II, the Herrmanns
UK Program Offers Pasture Evaluation to Central Kentucky Horse Farms
Central Kentucky horse farms interested in assistance from the University of Kentucky (UK) in evaluating their pastures now have access to a new program from the College of Agriculture’s Department of Plant and Soil Sciences.
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Kentucky Budget Includes $15M for Horse Industry
More than $15 million for horse industry-related projects and financial relief is included in the 2006-07 budget approved April 11 by the Kentucky General Assembly. The spending plan now goes to Republican Gov. Ernie Fletcher for
2006 Van Ness Award to Glen Eaton
Glen Eaton, of the Minnesota Horse Expo and Minnesota Horse Council, was awarded the 2006 Van Ness Award at the American Horse Council (AHC) Awards Luncheon on April 4th.
This award is named for Marjorie Van Ness and is given annually to
Congressman Ron Lewis Receives Rolapp Award
On Tuesday, April 4, at the American Horse Council’s (AHC) annual Awards Luncheon held during the group’s annual National Issues Forum, the AHC presented the Rolapp Award to Congressman Ron Lewis of Kentucky.
The Rolapp Award is named i
Kentucky Passes Breeder Awards
The Kentucky Equine Education Project said the Kentucky General Assembly has passed HB 453, which clears the way for implementation of the breeder awards program for non-race breeds once the bill is signed by the governor. The governor’s
Communicating With Horses
To work with horses successfully, we must be able to communicate adequately with voice, touch, and body language.
AQHA Regional Experiences Slated For 2006
The American Quarter Horse Association is continuing its efforts to encourage and enhance show participation. Last year, AQHA launched the first year of Regional Experiences, and the Association continues with 10 Experiences scheduled
Protect Against EEE in Florida
The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services Division of Animal Industry sent an e-mail to Florida practitioners last week reminding them to make sure horse owners safeguard against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE), and reminded
Ford Raises $200,000 to help Wild Horses
More than 26,000 wild horses and burros are currently housed in temporary Bureau of Land Management (BLM) holding sites, and the Ford Motor Company is offering $200,000 to eligible rescue groups to reduce that number.
In May 2005, Ford
Racing Surface Drawing Rave Reviews From Horsemen
Lone Star Park’s main track is in its best condition ever, according to several horsemen who have been stabled in Grand Prairie, Texas for several weeks.
The 10th annual 66-date Spring Thoroughbred Season commences Thursday night at 6:35
FOSH 2006 North American Championships
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) and Mid-Atlantic Sound Horses are excited to announce several firsts for the Seventh North American Pleasure Gaited Horse Championships:
* 2006 will be the first time the North American Championships are
Hospital Tour/Demonstration During Rolex
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital invites guests of the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event to a hospital tour and veterinary demonstration on Thursday, April 27. The demonstration and tour are free of charge courtesy of Boehringer-Ingelheim
Decreasing Risk–Utilizing Industry-Based Standards of Care
Adverse animal health events do not occur randomly. Usually, there are identifiable causal–and possibly preventable–factors that can influence the development of disease. Depending upon whether the risk factors are already known or identified
