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Ham Radio Communication and Horses

Mike Fonda Sr. May 4, 2006

To successfully manage and recover from terrorist attacks, medical emergencies, accidents, hurricanes, earthquakes, tornadoes, fires, floods, blizzards, etc., reliable communications are absolutely necessary. A relatively simple way to vastly

AAEP-Member Veterinarians to Share Expertise at Western States Horse Expo

Press Release May 4, 2006

The latest in cutting-edge equine health information will be delivered during the Western States Horse Expo, June 9 – 11, 2006, in Sacramento, Calif. Veterinarians representing the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) will discuss

Ferdinand Derby Anniversary Impetus for Slaughter-Ban Push

Tom LaMarra May 4, 2006

Supporters of legislation that would ban the transport of horses to slaughter for human consumption are hopeful the measure will pass Congress this year, a co-sponsor of the bill said May 3. Meanwhile, members of the Kentuck

Stolen Horse International Announces Court Victories

Press Release May 4, 2006

Stolen Horse International Announces Court Victories for Missing Horse Case Victims
From California to Maryland

Stolen Horse International (SHI) has resolved equine theft cases and has proven the justice system can prevail. For Rod

Rolex Veterinarian Gives Feedback on Horse Condition

Erin Ryder May 3, 2006

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Brass Hat Disqualified From Second in Dubai World Cup

Dan Liebman May 3, 2006

Brass Hat, who ran second in the March 25 Dubai World Cup (UAE-I), has been disqualified because a post-race test revealed trace amounts of the drug methyl prednisolone acetate.

After a two-day hearing via

Rolex Talk Highlights Performance Horse Issues

Erin Ryder May 3, 2006

The 2006 Rolex Kentucky Three Day Event drew more than 90,000 equine enthusiasts to the Kentucky Horse Park, and Lexington’s Hagyard Equine Medical Institute (HEMI) used the opportunity to educate horse owners on common health issues

Cloning Success Rates Increase for Horses

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director May 3, 2006

Three years after the birth of the first cloned mule and horse, scientists are reporting improvements in the number of viable cloned equine embryos that are carried to term. A Texas A&M University (TAMU) researcher says that five clones of

The Buzz On Mosquitoes

Amanda Borozinski May 3, 2006

Mosquito control experts and human health authorities are concerned that Americans are becoming complacent about protecting themselves and their horses against West Nile virus (WNV). They discussed this trend and new mosquito control techniques

Keeneland Horse Doesn’t Have Strangles

Kimberly S. Brown May 2, 2006

A Thoroughbred racehorse at Keeneland began showing slight signs of filling in the submandibular region (under the jaw) late last week, and on Saturday (April 29) the horse was moved to a private clinic for diagnosis. The fear was that the horse

Andrew Hoy Tops Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** Presented by Farnam

Press Release May 2, 2006

Seasoned competitor Andrew Hoy of Australia displayed the brilliant riding that has made him an Olympic medalist three times to win the top prize at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event CCI**** presented by Farnam. The event was held April 27-30 a

Temperament–Buying the Right Horse for the Trail (Book Excerpt)

Les Sellnow May 2, 2006

If you’re going to enjoy trail riding, you need a horse with a good temperament. You may have the best-conformed horse in the world, with sound limbs and body, but that will matter little if the horse is mentally and emotionally unsuited

Hoof Cracks: Causes and Repair

Stephanie Ruff May 1, 2006

Even though most cracks are minor, they are still worth the attention of your farrier and sometimes your vet.

Superstition

Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB May 1, 2006

I have a BS in animal science and am now taking graduate courses in animal behavior while working to save up for vet school. A topic we are discussing in class is comparative cognition in a psychology and neurobiology program. This has to do wit

Retrofit Your Rig

Sushil Dulai Wenholz May 1, 2006

Of the many things you ask your horse to do, few are as totally unnatural and potentially hazardous to his health as asking him to climb into a metal box and trundle down the road for hours on end. To make the trailering experience as low-stress

Product Spotlight: Equine Vacations

Karen Briggs May 1, 2006

A full-color catalogue of exotic destinations where you can gallop a horse through the surf, trot through fields of lavender, or Paso up a mountainside to catch your first glimpse of Macchu Pichu…it’s fantasy-inducing. There’s virtually no horse