Operators of horse boarding and training farms in Washington state are poised to pack Department of Revenue hearing chambers Nov. 13 to convince the agency that their businesses should be included in statutory definitions
During the outbreak of equine influenza that occurred in Australia in 2007, mental health researchers identified extremely high levels of psychological distress in horse owners and other people involved in the equine industry.
According to
An attorney for a man charged with animal cruelty for allegedly kicking a horse says the animal was injured by falling into an empty swimming pool.
Attorney Russell Uselton says 24-year-old Justin Williamson of McAlester, Okla., is
The Mustad Hoofcare and Delta Horseshoe families are joining forces to create an integrated team dedicated to the hoofcare industry and to the welfare of the horse.
Owned by its founding family since 1832, Mustad brings more than 175 years
Former jockey Gary Boulanger, who rode the Florida circuit before he was injured in a 2005 spill at Gulfstream Park, was recovering from surgery Nov. 8 following a farm accident at a facility in Davie, Fla., where he had been teaching riding
Since its launch just a little more than a week ago, the Thoroughbred Adoption Service on TheHorse.com, sponsored by Gainesway Farm, now lists nearly 30 Thoroughbreds available for adoption.
Horses from private homes and rescue
PRO Orthopedic will introduce the first eco-friendly equine leg support in January 2009.
This new eco-foam, developed in accordance with the principals of the WBCSD, will fit and function the same as traditional neoprene but with a
Equi-Tee Company introduces their new Shake ‘n Fork.
The powered Shake ‘n Fork looks and feels just like a conventional fork, but has a small motor and rechargeable battery to produce a unique shaking motion. This patented feature
Buzz Off Insect Shield introduces their line of Insect Shield Repellent Technology.
Repellant Apparel products protect against mosquitoes, ticks, ants, flies, chiggers, and midges (no-see-ums). Insect Shield Repellent Gear (such as tent
Permirus Pets introduces the Magician Curry Pet Wash, an innovative, relaxing way to bathe your horses while staying dry and clean yourself.
The Magician Curry Pet Wash allows currying while shampooing and rinsing the coat, helps with
None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice president of operations for the Breeders’ Cup.
However, as of Nov. 8 test results for any other prohibited substances were not available because of
Horses are often fed diets that also contain high levels of grains and supplements to maximise growth or productivity. Katie Young, PhD, consulting equine nutritionist for Purina Mills, presented information on forage options for horses with commonly
The Marion duPont Scott Equine Medical Center’s growing stature as a research enterprise has taken a significant step forward with the construction of a major new laboratory that is equipped to explore the molecular aspects of disease and trauma
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None of the horses that participated in this year’s Breeders’ Cup World Championships Oct. 24-25 at Santa Anita tested positive for steroids, blood-doping agents or TCO2 (bicarbonate), according to Pam Blatz-Murff, senior vice
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) has renewed the accreditation of the Professional Veterinary Medical (PVM) Program at the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences. The College was informed of the decision on
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