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American Horse Council Names New Legislative Director


Ben Pendergrass recently joined the American Horse Council (AHC) and will serve as the group’s new legislative director.


Pendergrass came to the AHC after serving as a legislative aide to Senator Pete V. Domenici of New Mexico for

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Kentucky’s EIA Surveillance in 2007

During the 2007 calendar year, 128,912 serum samples were tested for equine infectious anemia (EIA) in Kentucky. Private testing accounted for 111,607 samples. These samples were collected and tested to comply with state regulations governing th

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Readers Respond: Pinching Pennies

More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What are you doing to save money on the farm this year?


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Illinois House Passes Equine Transport Bill

A proposed measure to prohibit the transport of horses in double-decker trailers in Illinois took a step toward becoming law on Tuesday when the state House of Representatives passed HB4162. The vote was 80 to 29.

The approved bill moves

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Risk Factors for Gastric Ulcers in Thoroughbreds

Up to 86% of Australian Thoroughbred racehorses have been reported to have gastric ulcers. Many factors can contribute to ulcers, and researchers at Murdoch University set out to determine which ones were the most significant for this population

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Farrier Appreciation Week in July

In recognition of the work performed by hoofcare professionals, National Farriers Week will be held this year from July 6 to 12. Organizers hope horse owners, trainers, riders, grooms, equine veterinarians, and others will take the time to

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Refrigerator Recall Includes Some Horse Trailer Units

A recall of certain refrigerators manufactured by Dometic includes units used in some horse trailers, according to a manufacturer’s notice. The defective refrigerator units were manufactured between April 1997 and May 2003 and are designed for

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Storm Cat Experiencing Drop in Fertility

Storm Cat, for years the No. 1 Thoroughbred stallion, has been experiencing difficulties impregnating his mares this breeding season at the Young’s family’s Overbrook Farm near Lexington. Fewer than half of the 31 mares that the 25-year-old

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Pfizer, American Paint Horse Association Partnering

The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) recently announced that Pfizer Animal Health will be a 2008 Corporate Sponsor.

As part of Pfizer’s relationship with APHA, the company plans to host an educational seminar on equine health and

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Fire Ants and Horses

Fire ants deliver a simultaneous bite and sting that are very painful and give them their infamous name. The threat of fire ants to healthy, ambulatory adult animals is fairly minimal. However, fire ants can be a significant threat to recumbent

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AAEP Launching Equine Dentistry Campaign

Because proper dental care is vital to a horse’s overall health, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) is launching a campaign to promote the need for horses to receive a thorough oral examination at least once a year. Designed

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