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Wellington: Winter Horses Returning

Things are getting back to normal in Wellington, Fla., in the aftermath of a deadly horse virus.

Thirteen horses across the state contracted the contagious, airborne, equine herpesvirus in December. Six of them died. Barns across

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Changes in Store for 2007 Rolex Event

The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, one of the world’s most prestigious, action-packed equestrian events, is set to return to the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., April 26-29. With its return come changes to the trade fair location and mor

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Herpesvirus: Final Wellington Quarantine Lifted

Florida officials released the equine herpesvirus (EHV) quarantine on the Palm Beach Equine Sports Complex on Jan. 20. The facility was the last of 10 to be released from state-mandated quarantine.

The last official quarantine due

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Maryland Equine Studies Program Receives Grant

The Equine Studies Program in the University of Maryland’s College of Agriculture and Natural Resources (AGNR) has been awarded a $2,500 grant from the Maryland Horse Industry Board. Grant funding was awarded to purchase collection harness bags

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Horse Slaughter Plants Considering Legal Options

The owners of two horse slaughtering plants in Texas are considering whether to challenge a federal appeals court ruling that upheld a Texas law that banned horse slaughter for the purpose of selling the meat for food.


The ruling involve

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Free Gait Evaluation Available from FOSH

Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is pleased to announce that a free video evaluation service will be provided to owners of gaited horses in 2007.


For those owners interested in participating, a licensed Independent Judge’s Association

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Barbaro’s Recovery Voted NTRA ‘Moment of the Year’

The emotional scene at the New Bolton Center as Barbaro recovered from a serious injury suffered during the Preakness Stakes has been voted the 2006 National Thoroughbred Racing Association ?Moment of the Year.?


Barbaro’s connections, an

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Placentitis: Effect on Neonates

As the 2007 foaling season approaches, the health of newborn foals is at the forefront of everyone’s mind. One common reason for the birth of an unhealthy newborn is placentitis.


Veterinarians and human medical doctors from private

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Texas Court Rules Against Slaughter

A federal appeals court in Houston has ruled that horse slaughter is illegal in Texas, home to two of the nation’s three processing plants.


The decision, issued on Jan. 19th by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in New Orleans,

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