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Preparing for Disaster
The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) reminds horse owners and veterinarians that when an emergency or natural disaster strikes, it is in the best interest of the horse for everyone to be prepared. With this in mind, the AAEP
Flicka, the Motion Picture, to Open October 20
“Flicka,” a contemporary motion picture adaptation of Mary O’Hara’s novel My Friend Flicka, will open in theaters Oct. 20.
The filmmakers have re-engineered the story, changing the main character from a boy to a girl. In the new film,
Foals are Interferon-Gamma Deficient at Birth
Newborn foals are deficient in a certain protein released by white blood cells that is essential for protection against the bacterium Rhodococcus equi and other pathogens, stated scientists at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine
Ernesto Gaining Strength, Carolinas Under Hurricane Watch
The National Weather Service released a statement at 11 a.m. today (Aug. 31), warning that Ernesto is gaining strength over open water.
Ernesto passed over the Florida peninsula as a comparatively docile tropical storm, but it has since
Ernesto Nearing Hurricane Strength
As of 2 p.m. today (Aug. 31), the National Weather Service is reporting sustained winds of 70 mph associated with Tropical Storm Ernesto as it nears the Carolina coast.
The minimum requirement for sustained wind speed for hurricane
AYHC Seeking Nominations for Youth Leader of the Year
The American Youth Horse Council (AYHC) is seeking nominations for Youth Leader of the Year, sponsored by the Certified Horsemanship Association. AYHC wants to emphasize how strong adult leadership for young horsemen and horsewomen helps ensure
Animal ID and the Horse Industry
Amy Mann of the American Horse Council presented an update on efforts of the Equine Species Working Group (ESWG) in her presentation at the National Institute of Animal Agriculture (NIAA) ID Info Expo held in Kansas City, Mo., Aug. 22-24. The
Madden Retains WEG Show Jumping Lead, Driving Gets Underway
It’s double duty again at the 2006 World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, as two disciplines play out simultaneously – one of them in the Main Stadium (show jumping) and the other having its first-day opener in Stadium 2 (four-in-hand
WEG Photo Gallery: Beezie Holds on to Show Jumping Lead
Team USA’s Beezie Madden and Authentic hold on to their lead in the second day of show jumping at the 2006 WEG. Madden and Authentic still stand on a score of 0.0.
WEG Photo Gallery: Driving Competition Underway
The Horse Gallery is a collection of images by photographer Doug Prather at the FEI World Equestrian Games 2006, in Aachen, Germany. For more information on the World Equestrian Games, see Read More
Katrina Still Affecting Louisiana Racehorse Sales, Breeders
One year ago all eyes were on the Gulf of Mississippi and the path of Hurricane Katrina. The category four storm made landfall in New Orleans Aug. 29 while many of Louisiana’s breeders and consignors were attending the Fasig-Tipton Texas summer
Woodbine Debuts New Polytrack Surface
Demi Song bounced his way into Canadian Thoroughbred record books at Woodbine Aug. 30 when the gelding won the first race over the track’s new Polytrack surface.
Woodbine is only the second track in North America to hold a race meeting o
Post-Katrina Images from the Gulf Coast
- Post-Katrina Louisiana and Mississippi images from Read More
British Horse Organizations Set Up Communications Network
More than a dozen equine organizations have established a network to improve communications with each other, the media and the public – in line with recommendations in the British Horse Industry
Western College of Veterinary Medicine Receives $1.07 Million
The Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) at the University of Saskatchewan has received $1.07 million for its equine and companion animal health programs and a fund raising incentive from Heather Ryan and L. David Dub? through their
New Orleans Racetrack Restoration Project Nearing Completion
On the first anniversary of Hurricane Katrina’s destruction of the Gulf Coast, the restoration project at Fair Grounds Race Course continues, as does the countdown to the return of racing.
Fair Grounds administration returned to its
