Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications (AHP) presented Charlotte Brailey Kneeland with the eighth annual Equine Industry Vision Award at a ceremonial breakfast held during the AHP 2009 Free Rein in the Big Easy seminar in New
The Governments of Canada and Saskatchewan have allocated $9.06 million CAD to complete renovations to the Western College of Veterinary Medicine’s (WCVM) diagnostic facilities at the University of Saskatchewan.
The new funding will
The past few years saw many faculty changes at the University of Kentucky’s Gluck Equine Research Center and Equine Initiative. Additions to the Gluck Center included a new Department of Veterinary Science chair and director, a new Gluck Equine
The American Horse Council’s 2009 Rolapp Award was presented to Kentucky congressman Ben Chandler for his outstanding support of the horse industry. The award was presented to Chandler June 16 at a congressional reception in the Capitol during
In an effort to bring together female owners, jockeys, trainers, and track staff, the Women’s Horse Industry Association has been formed. Created by sports marketing and association management executive Catherine Masters, the association is
A trial date of Aug. 17 has been set for the criminal charges against J.C. Cutters Ltd. co-owner and manager Michele Goudie, horse owner Melissa Woicek, and carriage driver Frances DuPont, who have been cited under two City of Chicago Municipal
The American Horse Council presented its annual 2009 Van Ness award to Sally Blount during the group’s National Issues Forum on June 16 in Washington, D.C.
The award is named for the late Marjorie Van Ness, and is sponsored by
Horse owners throughout the Commonwealth will have the opportunity to network and discuss horse community issues through a series of listening sessions conducted by the Kentucky Horse Council (KHC). Aptly named The Horsemen’s Dialogue:
Days End Farm is celebrating its 20th Anniversary with its biggest family fun day ever. The group has rescued more than 1,200 horses from neglect and abuse since it was founded in 1989.
Features of the 20th Anniversary Carnival will include a
A Colorado man faces multiple animal cruelty counts following the removal of 17 horses from his property for the second time in two years.
Sheriff’s Deputies in Jefferson County, Colo., seized the horses from owner John McCulley on May 20.
Missy Wryn, founder of the WHolistic Horsemanship Training program, announces the new Organic Groomer Fly and Insect Spray.
A combination of natural ingredients such as Lemongrass and Peppermint, this all-natural insect spray is designe
With the hurricane season upon us, it is important for horse owners to ready themselves in advance for evacuation and other recommended tasks related to hurricane preparedness. Here are some tips from the Louisiana State Animal Response Team
Following two years of testing and development, Mikmar Bit Company announces the New Mikmar Feather Bit, a streamlined version of the Mikmar Training Bit and Combination Bit.
Offering a slimmer mouthpiece and a detachable leather wrappe
Best Shot Equine has added a new, self-rinsing waterless shampoo for horse owners on the go. One Shot Waterless Shampoo provides a quick and easy solution for last minute touch-up jobs and winter bathing.
One Shot Waterless Shampoo is
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has added six dates to their public meeting schedule to discuss stakeholder concerns related to the implementation of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS).
The
Rachel Alexandra isn’t the only female racehorse traveling around and beating the boys these days. Champion Standardbred trotting mare Buck I St Pat (her owners are from Ohio, the Buckeye state) will travel to Sweden tomorrow and race on Sunday
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