Latest News – The Horse
Blood-Horse Publications Purchases The Equine Image
The Blood-Horse, Inc., the parent company of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, has announced the acquisition of The Equine Image magazine. This is a publication serving equine art enthusiasts since its founding in 1986. The magazine
Emergency Roundup
A total of 353 horses was gathered in an emergency roundup Oct. 2-4 in the Paisley Desert Herd Management Area (HMA) in Oregon, part of the Lakeview Resource Area of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). The herd is gathered periodically to
Rescued Alumnus Drives For A Cause
Six years ago, a starved Morgan colt was rescued from the brink of death by the Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals. He was taken to Nevins Farm and Equine Centre, where he underwent a year of rehabilitation. After
Welfare News
An endowment, a new facility opening, and a special delivery have given the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) an enthusiastic start to 2001.
The estate of the late Paul Mellon recently announced a $5-million endowment gift to the TRF
Pony Club Opens New Headquarters
The United States Pony Clubs (USPC) held the dedication and grand opening of its new permanent headquarters at the Kentucky Horse Park on Oct. 27. The building was dedicated to Joan Birnie Hamill of Wayne, Ill., a long-time supporter of USPC.
KAEP Honors Vet
The Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners honored Steve Conboy, DVM, as its first Distinguished Life Member. Conboy, who retired as Secretary/Treasurer of the group after 18 years of service, was named 1990 Kentucky Veterinarian of the
Vets Help Horses, People
Every year on the weekend before Thanksgiving, a group of 10-15 veterinarians travel to a remote area of Arizona that can only be reached by helicopter, pack animal, or on foot. These members of Veterinary Christian Fellowship (VCF) gather to
Funds For The Future
At a joint meeting of the Kentucky Association of Equine Practitioners (KAEP) and the Kentucky Veterinary Medical Association (KVMA), pharmaceutical giant Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica presented a check for $17,161.12 to the KVMA Foundation to
National Governing Body Disputed
In 2000, the United States Olympic Committee (USOC) approached the AHSA, which is the current National Governing Body (NGB) of equestrian sport, notifying the AHSA that its policies were not in complete compliance with the USOC constitution or
New Relations
Ky Mortensen has joined the staff of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) as Director of Membership and Industry Relations. He manages the AAEP’s sponsorship program and serves as a liaison to the horse industry on public
Call For Papers
Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and other individuals are invited to submit an abstract, how to paper, or review paper for consideration for presentation during the 2001 AAEP Annual Convention in San Diego,”P>Members of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and other individuals are invited to submit an ab
New Editorial Advisory Board Members
The Horse magazine has a large group of people who volunteer their time and expertise to ensure that the information for horse owners contained in these pages is timely, and accurate. These advisors come from all areas of specialty, and
Proposed Guidelines For Alternative Therapies
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA), which is the organizing group for all veterinarians, in late December 2000 proposed guidelines for complementary and alternative veterinary medicine. The document states: These guidelines are”P>The American Veter
Honor Your Vet
The American Farriers Journal is accepting nominations for the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame’s class of 2001. The Hall of Fame was established by the American Farriers Journal in 1997 to recognize veterinarians wh
Integrated Therapies Conference
Integrated therapies–the preferred term for complementary or alternative therapies–were one of the most popular topics at the Tufts Expo. Allen Schoen, DVM, MS, who led the three-day seminar, discussed therapies for all animals, including
