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Business or Pleasure?

Milt Toby, JD February 1, 2002

If you think that you need help preparing federal income tax returns for your horse activity, then you should seek the assistance of a qualified accountant or tax attorney. If, on the other hand, you think that you can manage the task without

Keeneland Hosts Digital X-Ray Technology Demonstration

Deirdre Biles January 24, 2002

Keeneland is exploring digital X-ray technology with the idea of improving the repository for its sales. But there probably won’t be any major changes this year, according to Keeneland’s director of sales, Geoffrey Russell.

Biosecurity and Changes Since Sept. 11

The Horse Staff January 16, 2002

Colorado State University biosecurity experts will discuss biological threats, how those threats have changed since Sept. 11, and how Colorado is protected at 7 p.m. Jan. 22 in Room A101 Clark Building on the university’s campus in Fort

Get A Handle on Your Footing

Sharon Biggs Waller January 1, 2002

Good footing is important for optimizing performance and reducing the risk of lameness. The main reason why sport horses retire early is due to osteoarthritis from constant wear and tear of the joints, sometimes from long-term schooling on bad

USDA Exempts Iceland from Horse Testing Regulation

The Horse Staff November 20, 2001

The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service published a final rule earlier this month that amends the regulations to exempt horses from Iceland from testing for dourine, glanders, equine piroplasmosis, and

USDA Increases Veterinary Presence at U.S. Ports of Entry

The Horse Staff November 20, 2001

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently announced the hiring of 18 veterinarians to protect American agriculture against the entry of prohibited agricultural products that may contain foreign animal diseases like foot and mouth

Raccoon Another EPM Natural Intermediate Host

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 14, 2001

Researchers at the USDA and The Ohio State University (OSU) have found that the raccoon can serve as an intermediate host for Sarcocystis neurona, the single-celled protozoan parasite that causes the neurological disease equine protozoal

Equitana

Sarah Evers Conrad November 12, 2001

Held June 15-18 at the Kentucky Fair and Exposition Center in Louisville, Ky., Equitana featured around 800 demonstrations and educational seminars, the Mane Event, concerts, and hundreds of booths with equine products

Yearlings Benefit Research

Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director November 2, 2001

The sale of 20 Virginia-bred Thoroughbred yearlings on Oct. 15 directly benefited equine research endeavors. Not only were the horses fund-raisers, they also were products of the studies their sale supports. The yearlings were residents of the

Critter Control

Marcia King November 1, 2001

Appreciating wildlife is fine, and horse people generally are wildlife lovers. However, when nature’s creatures take up residence in your barns, sheds, or fields, they can bring disease and destruction. It’s imperative to the health of humans,

Anthrax Affects Everyone

Ralph C. Knowles, DVM November 1, 2001

Anthrax is a rapidly developing, acute or sub-acute, fever-producing, infectious disease of all warm-blooded species, including humans.

Airing Out Your Barn

Katherine Walcott October 18, 2001

Many agree that older barns are gorgeous, but are they good for horses? There are many issues to consider, such as construction, footing, layout, and safety. One of the biggest issues is ventilation–is your horse getting enough air?

Mediation vs. Litigation

Milt Toby, JD October 18, 2001

Hardly ever is it sound business practice simply to ignore a dispute, but how should you proceed?

Boarding: You Get What You Pay For

Jacqueline Duke October 16, 2001

For many horse owners, deciding where to board requires the same careful thought and research as buying a new car, or even a house. Factors such as cost, location, and level of care all figure into the choice. So, too, does the type of horse and

Importance of a Purchase Exam

Fred McCashin, VMD, MSc October 16, 2001

There are so many unknowns about a horse that you want to minimize any surprises you may get down the road. Purchasing a horse is an exciting and uplifting experience, and you want your expectations to be fulfilled. In order to avoid any