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Science, Public Perception Clash on Drug Testing

As the industry continues to grapple with use of medication–legal or illegal–in racehorses, will science or public perception win out?


That debate played out yet again July 20 during the National Horsemen?s Benevolent and Protective

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Blister Beetles in Hay: Shop Smart to Reduce the Risk

Alfalfa hay is an excellent, high quality forage for horses, but it has the potential to attract blister beetles–toxic insects that can kill horses if ingested.


Blister beetles cause inflammation and blistering of the skin within hours

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Group Proposes Quarter Horse Track for Kentucky

A group wants to build a Quarter Horse racetrack in south-central Kentucky and is trying to get Kentucky’s last available racetrack license, a lawyer for the group said.


Seven partners want to build a track on Kentucky 80 in London at a

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Diagnosing Stifle Disease


Diagnosis of stifle disease relies on a thorough history and clinical exam. Van Snow, DVM, from Santa Ynez, Calif., addressed stifle-related lameness at the Western Performance Horse Forum held in Nampa, Idaho, on Feb. 15-17.

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Hay Alternatives for Horses

Adverse summer grass growing or harvesting conditions or excessively long, cold winter weather can make it difficult to find or afford horse hay. These problems might tempt horse owners to feed their horses an all-concentrate diet. However, hors

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KEEP Names New Executive Director

The Kentucky Equine Education Project has named Patrick Neely as its new executive director.


Neely, a University of Louisville undergrad and graduate of Washington University School of Law in St. Louis, previously served as campaign

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Hay for the Laminitic Horse

Is there a particular type of grass hay that is better than others for maintenance diet for a laminitic horse?

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