Magna Entertainment Corp. (MEC), North America's largest owner and operator of horse racetracks, announced on October 10 that it has formally adopted a company-wide policy promoting the humane treatment of racehorses. Under the new policy, any trainer or owner...
Equine Welfare
Drought, economy bring fears of horse neglectDrought and turbulence in the economy might lead to increased reports of horse neglect in coming months, said the director of equine protection for The Humane Society of the United States, from...
With wins dating back to the 1960s, Cornelious “Paul” Cleveland, 73, of Houston, Texas, is among the newest inductees into the National Cowboys of Color Hall of Fame. The organization, which includes a museum, was formed six years ago...
After a Florida horse tested positive for Equine Piroplasmosis (EP) in August 2008, the Florida State Veterinarian’s Office began a full investigation. EP is a blood-borne parasitic disease that is primarily transmitted by ticks or contaminated needles. The symptoms...
Equestrian Sport
Johnson On Verge of $1 MillionThe National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) is proud to announce that Craig Johnson, an NRHA Professional, is on the verge of reaching the pinnacle of reining achievements – breaking the $1 Million Lifetime...
Equine Welfare
Hay Blamed For Death Of 90 Horses in FloridaNinety horses were found dead in one place on Thursday, from WESH. Read more >>
Two Texas Horses Test Positive for EEE; Horses Need Protection Against Mosquito-Borne DiseasesTexas has joined at...
Three-day eventing has undergone a rash of deadly accidents over the last few years, prompting sport organizers to clean up eventing’s safety record. Nearly all accidents occur during the cross-country phase of eventing, so that’s why a group of...
Equestrian Sport
2nd Annual Junior/Young Rider National CCI1* Team Championships2nd Annual Junior/Young Rider National CCI1* Team Championships for 14-21 year olds will be held at the Hagyard Midsouth Three-day Event and Team Challenge, October 15-19 in Lexington, Kentucky for Areas...
While they may not seem like big numbers, the reports of West Nile virus (WNV) cases in horses out West is causing concern for veterinarians and owners alike. As of October 7, 2008, California reports 23 WNV cases in...
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Public Invited to "Olympic Journey," a Gala Event Celebrating the Road to Hong Kong Featuring Olympian Phillip DuttonFour-time Olympian Phillip Dutton, Olympic Nutritionist Dr. Joe Pagan and United States Olympic Team Veterinarian Dr. Brendan Furlong will share their...
