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Texas A&M Vet School Hosting Equine Program for 4-H, Pony Club Youth

Edited Press Release January 10, 2008

The Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and the Department of Animal Science, will host “Aggie Day” Jan. 12 to educate youngsters on equine science and horsemanship through lectures, demonstrations, discussion panels, and hands-on activities.

“Aggie Day” encompasses 26 equine education stations, and includes topics such as internal parasites,

Racing Officials, Legislators Discuss Racehorse Steroids

Tom LaMarra January 9, 2008

An impending Congressional hearing on steroid use in Major League Baseball–and the possibility the inquiry could expand to other sports–has led the Thoroughbred racing industry to take preemptive action on Capitol Hill.

Swiss Dressage Team Opts Out of Beijing Games; Humidity, Travel Stress Cited

The Associated Press January 9, 2008

Switzerland’s dressage team will not take part at the 2008 Beijing Olympics.

The move follows the withdrawal of the team’s top rider, Silvia Ikle, who doesn’t want to expose her horse to travel-related stress and the humid conditions in Hon

Kentucky Horse Park Honored for Contributions to Thoroughbred Racing

Edited Press Release January 9, 2008

The Kentucky Horse Park, an educational theme park, equine competition facility, and home of the great racehorse John Henry for 23 years, has been honored with the 2007 Special Eclipse Award.

The Special Eclipse Award, which is presented by

31 Equids Found Dead on British Farm

The Associated Press January 9, 2008

British police and animal welfare authorities rescued 84 neglected horses Wednesday from a farm where they had found 31 dead horses, ponies, and donkeys, officials said.

Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals officials were

Horse Health News Video: Ryder Report for Jan. 9

The Horse Staff January 9, 2008

Watch the Jan. 9 edition of the Ryder Report.

The report includes coverage of a new study on risk factors for equine

WEG 2010 Partner Selects Provider for Private Property Rentals

Edited Press Release January 9, 2008

Event Home Leasing will serve as the official private property rental provider during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, to be held in Lexington, Ky. The group was selected by Short’s Travel Management, the official housing bureau

Rescue Operator Seeks Hearing to Retain Custody of Seized Horses

Pat Raia January 9, 2008

An attorney for a Colorado woman whose horses were seized by Larimer County authorities is seeking a bond hearing to recover custody of the animals.

The seizure took place on Dec. 29 when Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden ordered the

Livestock Group Opposing Change to Slaughter Transport Rules

Erin Ryder January 8, 2008

The Livestock Marketing Association (LMA) issued a statement Jan. 7 indicating that the organization is not in support of the USDA’s proposed rule on transporting horses. The LMA said the proposed rule, which would ban the use of

Ford Recalling 1.18 Million Heavy Duty Vehicles

Edited Press Release January 8, 2008

Ford Motor Company is conducting a voluntary recall of 1.18 million F-Super Duty trucks, E-Series vans, and Excursions due to a sensor problem that can cause the vehicle’s engine to hesitate, stumble, or stall.

The recall involves

Ag Chief: Problems With Farm Bill Remain

The Associated Press January 8, 2008

The head of the U.S. Department of Agriculture said lots of work remains to be done before a new five-year farm bill can escape President Bush’s veto pen and become law.

Chuck

Foal to Receive AQHA Registration No. 5 Million

Edited Press Release January 8, 2008

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), the world’s largest equine breed registry and membership organization, has reached the 5 millionth registration milestone. Registration number 5,000,000 is being held for Shelly Nielsen of Alberta,

Charges against Colorado Horse Rescue Operator Pending

Pat Raia January 8, 2008

A Colorado woman could face multiple criminal charges after Larimer County Sheriff Jim Alderden seized animals, including 16 allegedly malnourished horses, from her Animal Angels

Santa Anita Cancels Live Racing due to Ongoing Footing Trouble

The Blood-Horse Staff January 8, 2008

Santa Anita Park canceled live racing for Jan. 7 because of continued problems with its Cushion Track surface.

The Southern California racetrack also scrapped its Jan. 5-6 programs. The surface doesn’t properly drain, and a storm dumped

Horse Council Weighs in on Proposed Slaughter Transport Change

Erin Ryder January 8, 2008

The American Horse Council (AHC) today released a statement expressing the group’s support of the USDA proposal to amend the regulations governing the commercial transportation of equines for slaughter. The proposed changes would extend the