The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that approximately 160,000 postcard invitations have been distributed asking people to participate in the national economic impact study of the horse industry. Those selected should receive the invitation
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services announced it’s prepared to assist people in Hurricane Frances’ path.
Gary and Mary West’s millionaire grade II winner Dollar Bill, who proved popular enough to warrant his own web site, was euthanized Aug. 3 after foundering. He suffered from ankle problems during his racing career and had been a patient at Rood
Penn’s George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals reopened on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, for scheduled appointments for equine patients. We have to limit the cases right now because we only have one of the hospital’s barns available, said Bruce”enn’s George D. Widener Hospital for Large Animals reopened on Monday, Aug. 2, 2004, for scheduled appointme
Studies have been conducted to determine the types of injuries that occur in horses on flat racetracks in the United States and steeplechase and hunt races in the United Kingdom. Unfortunately, there is a paucity of data on injuries occurring
Scientists might have a chance to autopsy the body of the champion Saddlebred euthanized July 17, 2003, and buried following a brutal attack that left him too lame to stand. Four other Saddlebreds were injected in the same attack with a
Wanted: Caring owner for a willing horse. Former training in running fast and turning left. Recent training in whoa, relax, turn, yield to leg, going slower, and trusting humans. Willing to do most any kind of work, from trail riding to jumping.
The Kentucky Horse Council (KHC) is pleased to announce that it is accepting applications for the 2005 Equine Education Scholarship program. The KHC is offering five scholarships to its members or children of its members (under 18 years of age)
The Equine Club at Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine will be hosting its first annual Stallion Service Auction fundraiser. Stallion services for 2005 could be purchased for half the stallion’s regular stud fee.
Back in 1940, life in the United States was simple, despite a world at war and a complex future right at the nation’s doorstep. That March during the Fort Worth stock show and rodeo, a group of prominent ranchers and horse
California Thoroughbred racing trainer Frank Monteleone and assistant trainer Linda Mikus have been found liable for compensatory and punitive damages plus interest totaling $635,000 as the result of a civil suit brought against them by two hors
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is rolling out the red carpet to welcome all AQHA members to its third annual Member Appreciation Days and Open House, which will be held June 1-13, 2004 in Amarillo, Texas. Members won’t want t
From the April 2004 issue of Equine Disease Quarterly, Funded by Underwriters at Lloyd’s, London, Brokers and Their Kentucky Agents
The International Collating Centre in Newmarket, England, and other sources reported th
For the past several years, the McBeth Foundation of Laguna Beach, California, has provided generous financial support to the Animal Rescue and Disaster Medicine Endowment at the University of California, Davis, Center for Equine Health (CEH).
When her beloved horse is tragically blinded, a deserted and destitute young mother must harness her inner strength and build a brand new life for herself and her child in The Long Shot (Believe in Courage), a Hallmark Channel Original movie”P>When her beloved horse is tragically blinded, a deserted and destitu
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) announced that it has volunteered for its 2004 affiliated shows to participate in USDA testing of a new method for the detection of illegal soring agents on gaited horses. The USDA might also randomly attend horse
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