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Readers Respond: All I Want For Christmas

Erin Ryder December 10, 2007

More than 1,000 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What are you planning to get your equine family member(s) this holiday season?”

ASPCA Supporting Proposed Ban on NYC Horse Carriages

Edited Press Release December 10, 2007

The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) will support Councilman Tony Avella’s proposed bill to ban carriage horses from New York City streets. The bill is

Cushing’s, Parkinson’s Link? Oklahoma State Researcher Receives Grant for Study

Edited Press Release December 10, 2007

Dianne McFarlane, DVM, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, Dipl. ABVP, is an assistant professor with the Oklahoma State University (OSU) Center for Veterinary Health Sciences. McFarlane recently received a grant from the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to

Sharpsburg Horse Rescue: One Year Later

Edited Press Release December 9, 2007

This month marks the one-year anniversary of the largest recorded horse rescue in the state of Maryland. The Humane Society of Washington County (HSWC) continues to feel the affects of the horse seizure, and six horses are still in need of

Kentucky Equine Education Project Raises $4 Million

Esther Marr December 9, 2007

Many horse industry figures were in the spirit of giving Dec. 7 during the Kentucky Equine Education Project stallion season auction, billed with the tag line, “No Time to Hold Your Horses.” The auction was held for the first time since 2004 to

Scientists Use Tissue Matrix for Damaged Ligament Reconstruction

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc December 8, 2007

Researchers from The Ohio State University recently reported that a new ligament reconstruction technique involving a tissue matrix product permits early ligament healing and helps to stabilize the damaged joint.

Ligaments functio

National Parks, Breed Registry Partner to Promote Trail Riding

The Associated Press December 8, 2007

The National Park Service (NPS) announced the first partnership with a horse breed registry–the Tennessee Walking Horse–in an agreement designed to revive interest in trail riding by rangers and park visitors.

The breed’s high-steppin

New York City Ban on Carriages Will Be Proposed

The Associated Press December 8, 2007

The horse-drawn carriages that clip-clop around Central Park in New York City could be banned under City Council legislation to be introduced at the urging of animal advocates who say the horses are treated inhumanely.

Councilman Tony

Old Friends Welcomes Thoroughbred Champion Williamstown

The Blood-Horse Staff December 8, 2007

Williamstown, a former mile record holder at Belmont Park, has arrived at Old Friends retirement home near Georgetown, Ky. He was pensioned from stallion duty after proving infertile this year at Rockin’ River Ranch near Winterset,

ACVS Foundation Honors Equine Surgeon

Press Release December 8, 2007

The American College of Veterinary Surgery (ACVS) Foundation Board of Trustees presented the esteemed ACVS Foundation Legends Award to Charles W. Raker, VMD, Dipl. ACVS, in November.

The ACVS Foundation Legends Award recognizes ACVS

Mississippi Vet School Completes its First Frozen Embryo Transfer

Mississippi State University December 7, 2007

Her future registered name might be different, but around the horse unit at Mississippi State University (MSU), everyone calls her Popsicle.

Born in September, Popsicle is the result of MSU’s first successful frozen embryo transfer in

Horse Survives Accidental Plunge into Icy Swimming Pool

The Associated Press December 7, 2007

A horse was rescued after accidentally taking an icy plunge in a swimming pool.

Jet, a 6-year-old Quarter Horse, walked onto the frozen in-ground pool Thursday and broke through six inches of ice into about 3? feet of water, becoming

Wisconsin Vet School Techs Gain Anesthesia Certification

Edited Press Release December 7, 2007

Three certified veterinary technicians at the University of Wisconsin-Madison School of Veterinary Medicine recently attained specialty certification in anesthesia.

In addition to an examination, Mary Graber (Marshall, Wis.), Kristen Hunyady

Guelph Adds Two Offerings to Equine Continuing Education Program

Edited Press Release December 7, 2007

Equine Guelph will now offer a diploma in Equine Studies and a certificate in Equine Business Management. These will be offered in addition to the Equine Science certificate.

The new diploma in Equine Studies consists of 10 courses; the

Prime Performance Nutrition: Hmb Fuel and Sprint Combo

Edited Press Release December 7, 2007

Prime Performance introduces Hmb Fuel and Sprint Combo–helping to keep performance horses at their optimal best for competition.

Lexol Leather Care 8 oz. Bottle

Edited Press Release December 7, 2007

Lexol Leather Cleaner is pH-balanced to safely and thoroughly clean leather without the harshness or potentially damaging effects of saddle soaps. Lexol Leather Conditioner penetrates the surface to replenish natural oils and restore its original