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Horse Market Rebound Unlikely at Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale
The Keeneland November breeding stock sale was hammered last year by the global financial crisis, suffering alarming downturns of 45.5% in gross, 39% in average price, and 42.9% in median price after a record-setting run in 2007. This year, consignors and sale company officials are hoping that--at the very least--the declines will slow down, but the ... Read full story
 11/10/2009
Horse Businesses the Focus of Indiana Seminar
The Horse Business Seminar, designed for those who provide services to horse owners, will be Nov. 7 at the Purdue Calumet Conference Center in Hammond, Ind. "These are challenging times for everyone," said Mark Russell, MS, PhD, Purdue University Cooperative Extension Service equine management specialist. "Many stables and horse ... Read full story
 10/30/2009
Horse Fraud Trial: Winning the Selleck Case  *
Trial lawyer George Knopfler faced a number of unique challenges beyond simply proving the facts of his case when he represented actor Tom Selleck and his family in a lawsuit alleging fraud in the sale of a show horse. He had to educate a jury with little experience in the horse business about the ins and outs of the show horse world; he had to make ... Read full story
 10/19/2009
American Horse Council Reports 'No-Match' Rule Rescinded  *
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has issued a final rule that will rescind the so called "no-match" rule. DHS originally issued the "no match" rule in August of 2007 in an attempt to crackdown on employers who "knowingly" hired undocumented workers. The rule required an employer that received a "no match" letter from the Social Security Administration ... Read full story
 10/8/2009
Commentary: Animal Guardianship and Horses  *
Imagine that overnight a new state law goes into effect declaring that from now on you do not own your animals but rather you are their "guardian." Does this sound farfetched? Some local communities have already made this change The first legal step on this road has been the addition of "owner-guardian" language to local ordinances, then changing the ... Read full story
 10/5/2009
Alfalfa Conference to Focus on Profitability   *
Dismal prices, sluggish sales, high production costs, and challenging weather conditions have left alfalfa farmers with little to no profit in 2009, prompting a focus on "Improving Your Odds of Profitability" at this year's Western Alfalfa and Forage Conference, to be held Dec. 2-4, in Reno, Nev. "To salvage profitability though these tough times, ... Read full story
 9/23/2009
U.S. Thoroughbred Foal Crop Down 8.2%   *
The Jockey Club today reported that 3,439 stallions covered 56,901 mares in North America during 2008, according to statistics compiled through Sept. 9, 2009. These matings have resulted in 31,727 live foals of 2009 being reported to The Jockey Club on Live Foal Reports received as of Sept. 9, 2009. As in past years, The Jockey Club estimates that ... Read full story
 9/17/2009
Equine Industry: Thoroughbred and Quarter Horse Registrations Down  *
The economy seems to be taking its toll on the registration of purebred horses. While the number of registered Quarter Horses at the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) actually rose slightly from 2007-2008, that number is expected to drop nearly 20% from 2008-2009. The Jockey Club, the official registration body for the Thoroughbred breed, also ... Read full story
 9/17/2009
Tourism Bill Passes Senate, Could Benefit Horse Industry   *
The U.S. Senate has passed the Travel Promotion Act of 2009 (S1023). Introduced by Senator Byron Dorgan (D-ND), this bill could benefit tourism involving the horse industry. "Equine tourism is a growing and diverse segment of the horse industry," said American Horse Council President Jay Hickey. "Because it encompasses many parts of the industry ... Read full story
 9/11/2009
Walking Horse Breeders' Kentucky Incentive Funds Tied to HPA Compliance   *
Tennessee Walking Horse breeders in Kentucky who are found to be noncompliant with Horse Protection Act (HPA) anti-soring rules will be unable to receive breeders' incentive funds under new Kentucky Horse Racing Commission (KHRC) regulations. Soring is the deliberate injury to a horse's feet and legs to achieve an exaggerated gait. The KHRC administers ... Read full story
 9/10/2009
Horses Top Kentucky Agriculture Receipts in 2008  *
Cash receipts from sales of horses and stud fees in Kentucky again made equines the top agriculture product in 2008, according to state agriculture commissioner Richie Farmer. Horse sales and stud fees totaled $1.08 billion, down 4% from 2007, as Kentucky farmers reported a record $4.84 billion in farm gate cash receipts in 2008. "Our producers ... Read full story
 8/30/2009
Former Lab Tech Suing Polo Ponies' Supplement Maker   *
A former lab technician is suing the Florida company that produced a vitamin and mineral compound blamed for killing 21 polo horses in April on grounds that she lost her job after cooperating with authorities investigating the deaths. The horses died after receiving a selenium, vitamin B, and potassium compound prepared by Franck's Lab, Inc. State ... Read full story
 8/21/2009
Rural Broadband Internet Supported in Stimulus Package   *
Broadband Internet access is often considered a luxury in rural areas. But a bill signed into law by President Obama this past February could result in many rural areas receiving faster Internet connectivity. In the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009, $7.2 billion dollars is set aside for expanding access to broadband services in the ... Read full story
 8/19/2009
More H-2B Visas Available to Temporary Foreign Nonagricultural Workers  *
U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) reopened the FY 2009 H-2B visa petition filing period Thursday, Aug. 6, for temporary foreign nonagricultural workers, and it will immediately accept new H-2B petitions, reported the American Horse Council. On Jan. 7 USCIS announced that it had received enough H-2B petitions to meet the annual cap ... Read full story
 8/8/2009
Contaminated Feed Seized in Kentucky   *
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is advising horse owners to discard feed purchased at a Florence, Ky., feed store because it could be contaminated. The agency issued the advisory on Monday when U.S. Marshals seized $24,000 in livestock food products from the Bi-County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Inc. The FDA inspectors discovered ... Read full story
 7/21/2009
Impact of Horse Shows and Competitions Studied  *
While most link Thoroughbred racing to Kentucky's horse industry, few understand the incredible scope of the non-racing industry and the numerous industries that surround and support it. The objective of this study was to help readers gain an understanding of Kentucky's non-racing horse industry, specifically horse shows and competitions. In November ... Read full story
 7/21/2009
Horse, Livestock Feed Seized from Kentucky Mill   *
U.S. marshals have seized horse and livestock feed stored under "filthy" conditions at the Bi-County Farm Bureau Cooperative Association Inc. in Florence, Ky., according to a statement released by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Bi-County manufactures feed and stores commercial feeds. "The FDA will not tolerate a company's failure to adequately ... Read full story
 7/20/2009
Riding Land Conservation Efforts Get Boost from AQHA   *
Land conservation projects will get a helping hand from the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), after that group signed a memorandum of understanding to work together with the USDA Forest Service. The Forest Service is a federal agency dedicated to the management of National Forest System lands for a variety of uses and activities, including ... Read full story
 6/30/2009
House Funding Bill Excludes Animal Identification System   *
The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) will receive no new funding under a 2010 spending bill proposed by the U.S. House of Representatives Agriculture, Rural Development, and FDA appropriations subcommittee. Chairwoman Rosa L. DeLauro (D-Ct.) announced bill details on June 11. The NAIS is a nationwide livestock database designed to help ... Read full story
 6/16/2009
Planning for the Worst While You're Away   *
Take the steps to provide the best treatment possible for your horse and your situation, and decrease the stress on yourself and the veterinary team in the event of an equine emergency. Please turn on your imagination for a moment and put yourself in the following scenario: You're returning home from a relaxing vacation. Your plane lands, you power ... Read full story
 6/14/2009
Horse Rescues React to Unauthorized Fundraising   *
Two equine rescue operators are revamping their fundraising policies after learning about unauthorized fundraising activities taking place on their behalf. The situation came to light June 3, when Tawnee Preisner, vice president of NorCal Equine Rescue in Oroville, Calif., saw a vendor displaying a NorCal sign selling decorative items outside a Yuba ... Read full story
 6/13/2009
Kentucky Horse Industry Plans Rally at Capitol   *
The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP) is organizing a rally June 17 in the Capitol Rotunda to drum up support for legislation that would financially assist the horse industry. The rally begins at 10 a.m. EDT on the third day of a special legislative session in Frankfort, the state capital. On the call for the session is legislation to authorize ... Read full story
 6/11/2009
Oklahoma Equine Dentistry Bill Remains Controversial  *
Oklahomans who are not veterinarians will soon be able to float horses' teeth without risking felony charges, now that Gov. Brad Henry signed SB 452 into law on Thursday. SB 452 strips an amendment to the state's Veterinary Practice Act of a 2008, which called for felony penalties against individuals without a veterinary license who float or extract ... Read full story
 5/23/2009
Equine Lobbyist: Horse Industry Must Be Diligent in D.C.   *
There's a new president in town, and a Congress even more dominated by Democrats, but one of the nation's top lobbyists for equine interests said April 30 that the horse industry must be ever-diligent about protecting and advancing its positions in Washington, D.C. American Horse Council president Jay Hickey, who was speaking at the 24th National ... Read full story
 5/1/2009
Bankruptcy: Can I Keep My Horse?   *
The stock market is down, money and credit are tight, bills aren't getting paid, and creditors are calling--what's a person to do? Horse owners are not immune from the current economic crisis, and for some people bankruptcy might be the best, or only, option. But what happens to the horses if their owner declares bankruptcy? Bankruptcy serves two ... Read full story
 4/2/2009
Oklahoma Equine Dentist Faces Felony Charges   *
Professional rodeo rider Bobby Griswold is facing felony charges in Oklahoma for practicing equine dentistry without a veterinary medical license. Griswold is not a veterinarian, but he graduated from an equine dental school. He was arrested March 4 in Oklahoma City by an Oklahoma Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners investigator and Oklahoma City ... Read full story
 3/11/2009
Horses and Tight Budgets  *
Here are a few ways to spend less on horsekeeping. In this shaky economy, horse owners are finding ways to trim costs. David Freeman, PhD, of the Department of Animal Science, Oklahoma State University, says he gets a lot of calls from people wondering what they can do. "Most people don't want to hear my first words of advice. The easiest way to ... Read full story
 3/1/2009
Red Hills Horse Trials Cancelled; Lack of Entries, Funds Cited  *
The Red Hills Horse Trials scheduled for March 13-15 has been cancelled. The organizing committee of Jane Barron, Terrie Brooks, and Marvin Mayer reluctantly made the decision Feb. 4 due to a lack of entries. Red Hills Horse Trials has been one of the premier events in the United States for many years and a favorite of riders and spectators alike. ... Read full story
 2/5/2009
Employment and Immigration  *
Keep necessary documentation and use personnel best management practices when hiring immigrant laborers. Veteran Arabian horse trainer Jill Girardi Thomas is no stranger to the challenges connected with finding and retaining good barn operations staff. "It's an industry where the work is hard, the entry level pay is low--between $8 and $12 an hour--and ... Read full story
 2/1/2009
For the Record: Taxes and Recordkeeping  *
Tame that wild pile of unorganized paperwork throughout the year to optimize the horse and farm ownership experience. Editor's Note: This article provides general information only, and readers should consult with a competent accountant or attorney familiar with the horse business before undertaking any action based on the material herein. Everybody ... Read full story
 2/1/2009
Shortage of Wood Bedding Ongoing, Could Intensify   *
The housing market downturn is affecting more than just developers and realtors. Some horse owners have a new challenge in locating adequate, affordable bedding for their animals. Jeannie Queen of Clear Vision Equine, based in Williamstown, Mass., recently had a surprise when she went on what she thought would be a quick trip to pick up 15 bags ... Read full story
 1/9/2009
Fourth Stallion has CEM; Kentucky Farm and State Working Together   *
A fourth stallion that formerly stood at a Central Kentucky breeding facility, now identified as DeGraff Stables/Liberty Farm Equine Reproduction Center LLC, has tested positive for contagious equine metritis (CEM). Officials had considered this highly contagious venereal disease eradicated from the United States until it was identified during routine ... Read full story
 12/23/2008
British Thoroughbred Sale Tattersalls Down 51%   *
Tattersalls' December sale ended quietly in England with a breeding stock session in which a 3-year-old colt, sold as a jumping prospect, topped trade at 65,000 guineas. The other figures for Dec. 4 were 139 horses sold, a gross of 656,650 guineas, an average price of 4,724 guineas, and a median price of 2,800 guineas. During the four-day breeding ... Read full story
 12/5/2008
Equestrian Competition Venues Disappearing; Survey Deadline Extended  *
The Equestrian Land Conservation Resource has commissioned a survey about the loss of land used for horse-related competitions, which has generated considerable interest and has prompted an extension to the survey deadline to January 15, 2009. Data has so far been received from over 100 locations in more than 24 states across the country and focuses ... Read full story
 11/28/2008
Efforts to Reduce Shortage of Large Animal Vets in Progress  *
The United States is facing a shortage of large-animal veterinarians that could jeopardize the nation's food supply, and result in diseases spreading from animals to humans, according to a veterinary scientist in Penn State's College of Agricultural Sciences. All veterinary fields have looming shortages both nationally and internationally, said David ... Read full story
 11/25/2008
Kentucky Horse Tracks Battle Economy, Slots   *
Ron Geary thought he'd made it through the worst of it. The owner of tiny Ellis Park in western Kentucky salvaged the racetrack's summer 2008 meet with a bit of showmanship. Nontraditional events like "Wiener dog" and ostrich racing turned Ellis Park into a modest success story, and brought a little buzz to the tidy dirt oval hard by the Ohio River ... Read full story
 11/24/2008
Scamper Clone Offered for Commercial Breeding  *
A carbon copy of one of the world's most successful barrel horses has become the first clone to be offered at stud in the United States. "Clayton" is the clone of the AQHA gelding Gills Bay Boy, or Scamper, as he is better known. Scamper and his rider, Charmayne James, dominated barrel racing in the 1980s and early 1990s. Together they earned 10 ... Read full story
 11/15/2008
Beet Pulp Shortage Continues, Could Repeat   *
Plain shredded beet pulp, a source of digestible fiber for many horses, has been hard to come by this year for a number of East Coast horse owners. Some have wondered when supplies will replenish. While a temporary supply will be available soon, the long-term outlook on beet pulp availability isn't as clear. Burton Feed & Seed in Beaufort, S.C., ... Read full story
 11/14/2008
Suffolk Downs Bans Five Trainers Under Anti-Slaughter Rule   *
Holding fast to its zero tolerance policy toward horse slaughter, Suffolk Downs decided to ban five trainers who were involved--although all claim unknowingly--in an incident that violated the new code. Chip Tuttle, chief operating officer for East Boston, Mass., racetrack, said Nov. 13 officials received a call from an anonymous source a couple ... Read full story
 11/14/2008
Horse Sales Market Commentary: Tough Times   *
Disaster. Brutal. Blood bath. Just a few of the many descriptive words being used by breeders to describe the Keeneland November breeding stock sale, which at this writing still had a week to run. In light of the recessive global economy, everyone thought the sale, the largest of its kind in the world, would be down. But a drop of 10-20% was expected, ... Read full story
 11/12/2008
Link Between Equine Disease Outbreak and Psychological Distress Found  *
During the outbreak of equine influenza that occurred in Australia in 2007, mental health researchers identified extremely high levels of psychological distress in horse owners and other people involved in the equine industry. According to Melanie Taylor, PhD, an occupational psychologist and senior research fellow at the University of Western Sydney's ... Read full story
 11/9/2008
Keeneland Thoroughbred Sale Faces Economic Hurdles   *
Consignors are steeling themselves and their clients for a significant downturn in the market at Keeneland's breeding stock sale, which starts Nov. 3 in Lexington and runs for 15 days. But they also are hoping that the drop in prices will bring out the bargain hunters, who could help reduce the severity of the setbacks, which seem inevitable during ... Read full story
 11/2/2008
Unwanted Thoroughbreds: A Challenge for Sellers  *
With the economy struggling and the buy-back/no bid rates at Thoroughbred auctions rising, the issue of unwanted horses is a growing concern. Antony Beck, president of Gainesway Farm in Lexington, decided to try to do something about it, by sponsoring an adoption service on the Web site of The Blood-Horse's sister publication, The Horse. The site ... Read full story
 11/2/2008
British Horse Welfare Group Reports Record Pleas for Assistance  *
The Horse Trust, a British equine charity, has recorded unprecedented searches for homes for unwanted horses and ponies, confirming speculation that the credit crunch is hitting horse owners in the United Kingdom hard. In the past three weeks, as the financial crisis there has resulted in repossessions, job losses, and cash shortages, more than ... Read full story
 10/28/2008
Prices Down on Agricultural Commodities   *
Wheat prices have plummeted from historic highs to their lowest levels in 16 months amid the turmoil in the credit markets and huge wheat crops worldwide, analysts say. The sell-off of commodity futures contracts began in earnest in September as credit markets started to seize up, prompting speculators to sell to free up cash, said Mike Woolverton, ... Read full story
 10/21/2008
Readers Report Trends in This Year's Hay Market  *
More than 1,900 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "Have you purchased hay for the coming winter?" Results were as follows: Yes, and I had to pay more than last year's prices: 45.27% (867) Yes, and it was about the same price as last year: 22.09% (423) I grow my own hay: 11.96% (229) No, I haven't bought hay ... Read full story
 10/21/2008
Jockey Club: Thoroughbred Mares Bred Down 7.7%   *
The Jockey Club released the Report of Mares Bred (RMB) statistics Oct. 16 for 2008 that show a continued decline in North American Thoroughbred breeding activity. Based on RMBs received through Oct. 10, The Jockey Club reported 2,643 stallions covered 52,410 mares in North America during 2008. The statistics include the number of mares bred to ... Read full story
 10/19/2008
NTRA Announces Racing Safety Reforms, Independent Monitor  *
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) officially unveiled a series of equine health and safety reforms Oct. 15 that will be overseen by an independent monitor. During the news conference in New York City, less than two weeks before the Breeders' Cup World Championships in California, the organization announced former four-term Wisconsin ... Read full story
 10/15/2008
Glanders Case in Brazil Affects International Horse Transport  *
A case of glanders in a horse in a Sao Paulo, Brazil, has impacted international transport and competition in Brazil and abroad. Event organizers, equine transport companies, and governmental authorities are working closely together to keep horses moving while minimizing risks. A horse in a university veterinary hospital was diagnosed with glanders ... Read full story
 10/11/2008
Magna Racetracks Announce Anti-Slaughter Policy  *
Magna Entertainment Corp. has formally adopted a company-wide policy promoting the humane treatment of racehorses, the company announced Oct. 10. Under the policy, any trainer or owner stabling at an MEC facility who directly or indirectly participates in the transport of a horse from a MEC facility to either a slaughterhouse or an auction house ... Read full story
 10/10/2008
Sport Horse Enthusiasts Eye Thoroughbred Market   *
Tennessee equestrian and horse breeder Lisa Cook wanted a Thoroughbred mare to breed to her Thoroughbred stallion, but perceived high prices always prevented her from buying one at high profile auctions such as Kentucky's Keeneland sale. But since the economy drove prices at this year's Keeneland September yearling sale downward, sport horse enthusiasts ... Read full story
 10/7/2008
NTRA to Introduce Racing Safety and Integrity Initiative   *
The National Thoroughbred Racing Association will unveil its Safety and Integrity Initiative Oct. 15 and fully expects broad industry cooperation given progress made thus far, officials said Oct. 1. "The train leaves the station Oct. 15," NTRA president and chief executive officer Alex Waldrop said during a presentation at the International Simulcast ... Read full story
 10/2/2008
Hobby or Business? Defining your Equine Venture  *
According to the Internal Revenue Service, if your main objective is to make a profit, then you are considered a legitimate business. Many people involved within the horse industry often do not view their small horse operation as a business. They are surprised to learn that you do not have to own a large facility or have several years of experience ... Read full story
 8/31/2008
Resource Helps Military Families with Horses Make their Move  *
In March 2008, horse owner Valerie Van der Veer launched a Web site to help military families locate on-base stables when they experience a Permanent Change of Station (PCS). "It tends to be very difficult to find a stable on base when relocating" she noted. "It's almost like they are hidden." Van der Veer should know. The daughter of a Navy Chief ... Read full story
 8/28/2008
Possible Beet Pulp Shortage Reported in Eastern U.S.   *
A lack of plain beet pulp in several East Coast feed stores is fueling some speculation that a shortage could be in the works. Beet pulp is a byproduct from the process of extracting simple sugars from sugar beets for the manufacture of table sugar. The pulp, which has 8-10% crude protein and 18% crude fiber, is often used as a livestock feed or ... Read full story
 8/17/2008
Queensland to Provide Assistance for Vet Clinic Hit by Hendra  *
An Australian veterinary practice that has been locked down due to several cases of Hendra virus will receive financial assistance through the Australian Veterinary Association following a meeting between Minister for Primary Industries and Fisheries Tim Mulherin and the clinic owner. A one-off payment will be given to the Australian Veterinary Association ... Read full story
 8/13/2008
Court Hearing Coming Up in Equine Massage Case  *
Mercedes Clemens is certified to massage humans, but she claims the state of Maryland is keeping her from her first love: Massaging horses. She shut down her equine massage practice in a Washington suburb after state officials told her state law only allows veterinarians to perform such services. Now she's suing two state agencies, saying regulators ... Read full story
 8/11/2008
Ethanol from Corn--Where's the Horse Feed?  *
Increased production of ethanol and other demands placed on traditional crops will force horse owners to look at feeding in a whole new light. We often tend to view the equine industry as a separate entity--one that stands apart from the overall economic infrastructure. After all, it is far different from manufacturing and the business world in general. ... Read full story
 8/1/2008
Feeding Frenzy  *
It seems like we've spent a lot of time talking about hay in the past year, but for owners of an animal that should consume 1-2% of its body weight each day in forage (grass, hay, or as part of a "complete" diet), this is becoming a critical and pricey issue. For a 1,000-pound horse you need 10-20 pounds of hay per day. Let's assume that your horse ... Read full story
 8/1/2008
5 Hints for Hiring a Horse Sitter  *
Give careful consideration to your candidates to increase the odds of having a satisfactory outcome. "Just because someone has been in horses a long time and has done lots of things with horses doesn't necessarily mean they will recognize a problem. I do self-care at a barn down the road. The barn owners bred and showed Morgans for well over 30 years, ... Read full story
 8/1/2008
Backordered Guaifenesin Available through Compounding Pharmacy   *
Wedgewood Pharmacy is now offering Guaifenesin, as the drug is currently on manufacturer backorder. Guaifenesin is a centrally acting muscle relaxant that is commonly used by veterinarians during surgery as a pre-anesthetic. During the manufacturer backorder, Wedgewood will compound Guaifenesin as an intravenous solution, dispensed in 500ml and ... Read full story
 7/18/2008
Stallion Reported Stolen is Focus of Ownership Dispute  *
Capone 1, the Holsteiner show jumping stallion reported as stolen in Washington State, is the focal point of a civil lawsuit concerning his ownership, according to attorneys representing both sides of the dispute. According to terms of a lawsuit posted on its Web site, exitpointstallions.com, syndicate Exitpoint Stallions Limiteé claims to be the ... Read full story
 7/14/2008
California Considers Enforceable Horse Trusts  *
In California, legislation that provides for the judicial enforcement of trusts created by owners for the continued care of their horses has made its way to Governor Schwarzenegger's desk. SB685, sponsored by the San Francisco Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SFSPCA), would repeal current law allowing trusts for domesticated or pet ... Read full story
 7/10/2008
USDA Ordered to Release NAIS Data  *
Agricultural journalist Mary-Louise Zanoni has succeeded in keeping the USDA from applying Privacy Act safeguards to information it has collected from livestock owners as part of the National Animal Identification System (NAIS). These safeguards would have restricted access to the information by journalists as well as the livestock owners whose information ... Read full story
 7/9/2008
Rescue Horse's Story Illustrates Importance of Estate Planning   *
Hapsirishpub is a Thoroughbred whose good fortune changed the day his first owner died. Passed from owner to owner, he was recently taken in by Shelly Price of Speak Up for Horses, a Kentucky-based equine rescue and rehabilitation organization. The namesake of his owner/breeder's favorite Cincinnati watering hole, "Haps" accumulated over $16,000 ... Read full story
 7/5/2008
Wild Horses: Euthanasia, Changes to Adoption Policy Considered   *
Bonnie Matton, president of the Wild Horse Preservation League, wasn't happy when the U.S. Bureau of Land Management (BLM) announced that it might consider euthanasia as a means to manage wild horse herds, but she wasn't surprised, either. "They're between a rock and a hard place," said Matton, whose Dayton, Nev. nonprofit group advocates on behalf ... Read full story
 7/3/2008
Racetrack Enacts Zero-Tolerance Slaughter Policy   *
Sending racehorses to slaughter will not be tolerated at Suffolk Downs racetrack in Boston. Track management will now deny trainers stalls if they sell a horse for slaughter. This latest move bolsters other efforts underway to protect Thoroughbred racehorses, including retirement funding already in place by the track and local horsemen. "I hope we ... Read full story
 7/3/2008
Stolen Stallion Update: Capone Still Not Home   *
It's been a long and frustrating six weeks for horse trainer Douglas Spink and the syndicate who own show-jumping stallion Capone 1. The stallion was allegedly stolen from his stable in Bellingham, Wash., on May 16. While Spink says the horse has been located and that one of the horse's former managers admitted to law enforcement officials that she ... Read full story
 6/25/2008
CEM Rule Amended for Entertainment Horses  *
The USDA has amended its import rules to allow noncompetitive entertainment horses to be temporarily brought into the U.S. from countries affected with contagious equine metritis (CEM), a venereal disease of horses. The final rule, titled "Temporary Importation of Horses: Noncompetitive Entertainment Horses From Countries Affected with Contagious Equine ... Read full story
 6/25/2008
Minnesota Equine Tooth Floaters Lose First Round  *
The Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine can continue to regulate the floating of horses' teeth as the practice of veterinary medicine, according to the Fourth Judicial District Court for Hennepin County. In a 51-page decision rendered June 20, 2008 (Johnson v. Minnesota Board of Veterinary Medicine), the Court found a rational basis for state regulation ... Read full story
 6/24/2008
'People's Court' Decides Horse Dispute  *
"The People's Court," a television court show featuring real litigants, real cases, and real justice, was the setting for two Philadelphia Park Casino & Racetrack trainers to settle their dispute over an unpaid board bill in an episode that aired in the Philadelphia area June 20. Plaintiff Catherine LaRose, a former trainer and farm owner from ... Read full story
 6/22/2008
Midwest Flooding to Impact Corn Prices, Horse Feed   *
Just when horse owners became resigned to escalating corn prices due to ethanol demand, Midwest corn fields were swamped by floodwaters the Mississippi River's banks just couldn't contain. Now with acres of corn fields deluged, growers and consumers are wondering if the corn season can be salvaged enough to keep corn prices from growing out of control. ... Read full story
 6/20/2008
Excerpt from The Complete Equine Legal & Business Handbook: Trusts  *
Various kinds of trusts can be valuable estate planning tools, although trusts probably are not the cure-all for probate problems they sometimes are advertised to be. Revocable Trusts Revocable trusts also are known as "living" trusts. Such trusts take effect during the lifetime of the maker of the trust. They can be modified or completely revoked ... Read full story
 6/19/2008
Gasoline, Weather Fueling Hay Prices   *
When her barn operator's hay supply fell short last fall, Kentucky horse owner Linda Jones struggled mightily with high prices and limited availability to keep her two Saddlebreds fed. "I'm stocking up now," Jones said. "I don't know what the market will be like later." Drought conditions in some major hay producing states, along with a demand ... Read full story
 6/16/2008
Industry Debates Animal Identification System's Impact on Horses  *
Despite considerable opposition from groups who say the program is unworkable or an invasion of privacy, the National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is making inexorable inroads into the lives of horse owners. Jim Morehead, DVM, president of the Equine Species Working Group (ESWG), an independent body composed of representatives from over 30 ... Read full story
 6/14/2008
Maryland Veterinary Practice Act Under Fire   *
Mercedes Clemens is a licensed massage therapist who lives in Rockville, Md. Her patients included both humans and animals (primarily horses) until February, when she received a cease and desist order from the Maryland Board of Chiropractic Examiners threatening her license to practice on humans if she continued to work on animals. Clemens abandoned ... Read full story
 6/13/2008
Vet Shortage Could Put Squeeze on Horse Owners   *
The nation could face a shortage of as many as 4,000 veterinarians in the next six years, if current trends continue, according to a recent study based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. Researchers at the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University found while examining the data that veterinary schools will only produce about ... Read full story
 6/12/2008
Australia's Equine Industry Won't Receive Influenza Bill  *
An Australian government official announced today that the horse industry would not be asked to pay for the expenses associated with last year's outbreak of equine influenza. According to the statement released by Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries, and Forestry Tony Burke, the federal government spent more than $342 million AUD ($323 million U.S.) ... Read full story
 6/11/2008
Horsemanship, Lack of Data Discussed at Eventing Safety Summit  *
Officials with the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA) and U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF) collected input from the equestrian community on ways to improve eventing safety at a summit on June 7-8. Proposed solutions range from required pre-competition preventive veterinary checks to promoting rider education. The summit, held in Lexington, Ky., included ... Read full story
 6/10/2008
European Union to Require Horse Passports, Microchips  *
According to a June 9 statement on the European Union (EU) Web site, all equidae will now have to acquire individual passports within six months after birth. At the time the passport is issued, the animal will be tagged with a matching electronic chip. "The current system of identifying horses is outdated," said EU Health Commissioner Androulla Vassiliou. ... Read full story
 6/10/2008
Summit Speakers Discuss Equine Reproductive Technology  *
Four speakers discussed advances in assisted reproduction to wrap up the session on the emerging science of horse breeding at the Kentucky International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29. The speakers agreed that the key is not finding new technologies for breeding, but honing in on those we currently employ with a greater understanding ... Read full story
 6/5/2008
Weak Economy Challenges Veterinarians  *
Recently, Tim Van Der Ploeg, DVM, received a call from one of his clients, who was seeking help for her horse. She thought the animal was suffering from tetanus. "I told her what we could do, and how much treatment would cost," said Van Der Ploeg, who practices in Somerset, Ky., "but she said she'd only taken ownership of the horse because it was ... Read full story
 6/5/2008
Study Highlights Veterinary Contribution to Economy   *
Veterinary medicine contributes $3.3 billion to the economies of New England, but the region could face shortage of as many as 658 veterinarians by 2014, according to a study by the Cummings School of Veterinary Medicine at Tufts University. The study--undertaken by the University of Massachusetts Donahue Institute and commissioned by the Cummings ... Read full story
 6/4/2008
Excerpt from The Complete Equine Legal & Business Handbook: Records  *
The paperwork requirements for starting a business vary from almost none (a sole proprietorship) to extensive (a corporation). And once the business is up and running, the owner or owners must maintain a variety of records. Record keeping can be a lot of work even for a simple business, and it may be tempting to let the task slide in favor of more ... Read full story
 6/2/2008
Researchers Focus on Safety for Equine Athletes   *
Four veterinarians took to the podium at the International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29 to discuss research involving equine athletes. All discussed studies with which they are involved, with the ultimate goal of making competition safer for all equine athletes. Panelists included: Lisa Fortier, DVM, PhD, an associate professor ... Read full story
 5/30/2008
Genetic Concentration: Too Much of a Good Thing?  *
"For years we've taught the industry about reproduction, but we haven't taught about breeding," said Gary Carpenter, executive director of the American Quarter Horse Foundation during a roundtable at the International Equine Summit, held in Lexington, Ky., April 28-29. Fellow horsemen Dan Kenny, owner of Dan Kenny Bloodstock in Lexington, Ky., and ... Read full story
 5/24/2008
First Foal Sired by Cloned Stallion Born  *
The first foal sired by a cloned stallion is now nearly a month old. The filly, named Pierazade du Vialaret, is the first get of stallion Pieraz-Cryozootech-Stallion, a clone of two-time World Champion endurance horse Pieraz. The original Pieraz is an Arabian gelding. He was cloned so that his exact genes could be perpetuated. Pieraz-Cryozootech-Stallion ... Read full story
 5/22/2008
Congress Overrides Farm Bill Veto; Equine Equity Act Passed   *
Members of the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives voted May 22 to override a presidential veto of the 2007 Farm Bill exercised by George W. Bush May 21. As a result, the 2007 Farm Bill is now law. The bill includes the Equine Equity Act, a provision that amends the depreciation schedule for racehorses to a uniform three years. Under ... Read full story
 5/22/2008
Gallup Poll: Significant Minority Support Horse Racing Ban  *
In the wake of Eight Belles' euthanasia after sustaining catastrophic injuries in the May 3 Kentucky Derby, a recent Gallup poll reveals that a significant minority of respondents support a ban on horse racing. Almost four in 10 Americans (38%) said they would favor altogether discontinuing sports that involve competition between animals. "We need ... Read full story
 5/16/2008
Thoroughbred Safety Committee Convenes  *
The Jockey Club's Thoroughbred Safety Committee convened for its initial meeting via teleconference May 14 to discuss the goals and objectives of the committee and to set meeting dates and timelines for the future. All seven members had reviewed documents and recommendations that came out of the two Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summits in ... Read full story
 5/15/2008
Horse Auction Operators Deal with Down Market  *
In a glutted market where some horses can be had for as little as $2, auctioneer Tim Jennings is trying to convince horse owners it's still a good time to sell their animals. "We're telling people to compare how much they're spending on the horse with the potential sale price," said Jennings, president and director of marketing for Professional Auction ... Read full story
 5/14/2008
Racing Industry Opinion: Healing the Wounds   *
There were 417 races run on the flat in North America May 3, but only one captured the attention of the public. Normally that attention would be in celebration of the Kentucky Derby winner, but this year the attention came in the form of criticism due to the tragic catastrophic breakdown suffered by second-place finisher Eight Belles. The industry ... Read full story
 5/13/2008
New Florida Horse Sale Rules Published   *
The most recent version of rules governing horse sales in Florida were published for public comment May 9. The regulations are being touted as a successful compromise by some of those involved in the process. The rules, which were developed over several months of public meetings and private negotiations between sometimes warring horsemen interests ... Read full story
 5/12/2008
Texas Stops Shipments of Horsemeat   *
Shipping horsemeat through Texas that's destined for diners elsewhere is illegal, according to an opinion issued this week by Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott. Texas already bans sale or possession of horsemeat for human consumption. Abbott said the prohibition also extends to transporting horsemeat that would be eaten by people. Rep. Warren ... Read full story
 5/9/2008
Derby Death Spurs Action by Thoroughbred Groups  *
In the wake of the fatal injury sustained by filly Eight Belles in the May 3 Kentucky Derby, The Jockey Club has commissioned a seven-member Thoroughbred Safety Committee, and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association (NTRA) board of directors has scheduled a special meeting May 9 to discuss a course of action. Jockey Club chairman Ogden Mills ... Read full story
 5/8/2008
Racing Authority Responds to Animal Rights Groups' Objections  *
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority released a statement May 5 regarding Eight Belles, who was injured and subsequently euthanized after the May 3 Kentucky Derby. It followed demands by People for Ethical Treatment of Animals for changes in the horseracing industry. "We are saddened by the loss of Eight Belles during the 134th running of the Kentucky ... Read full story
 5/6/2008
PETA Demonstrates; Could Pursue Charges   *
A spokeswoman for People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA), which staged a peaceful demonstration May 6 in front of the Kentucky Horse Racing Authority office near Lexington, said similar demonstrations are planned for upcoming Triple Crown events. Meanwhile, the organization said it may attempt to get cruelty charges filed against the connections ... Read full story
 5/6/2008
Horse Feed Recall Affects East Coast  *
Horse feed dealers are the key to identifying if there's a potential problem with recently purchased Purina feed, according to Land O'Lakes spokesperson Lydia Botham. Land O'Lakes Purina Feed LLC recently announced a recall of certain horse feed products manufactured at three East Coast facilities. The products might contain an ingredient with an ... Read full story
 5/5/2008
Equine Law Conference: Review of Pending Horse Bills   *
American Horse Council president James J. Hickey Jr. briefed attorneys May 1 on legislative actions in Congress during the 23rd National Conference on Equine Law, but he also handicapped the immediate passage chances of a couple of them as remote. Hickey, whose group is a prominent lobbying arm for the horse industry in Washington, D.C., told an ... Read full story
 5/2/2008
Equine Law Conference: Estate Planning for Horsemen   *
An attorney specializing in estate planning says now is a good time for horsemen and others to establish tax-friendly programs that pass along assets to descendants--but warned that time was of the essence in organizing such efforts. Louisville attorney Turney P. Berry made the assessment to those assembled for the 23rd National Conference on Equine ... Read full story
 5/1/2008
The Steroid Debate  *
"Steroid" use has made headlines because of abuse in human athletes for the past decade, from Major League Baseball to track and field events. The topic has also become hot in the horse industry, from steroid use for bulking up young horses in sales, to attempting to enhance performance of show horses and racehorses. However, not all steroids are the ... Read full story
 5/1/2008
High Cost of Hay  *
The cost of horsekeeping continues to go up, but the pleasure of riding a horse still outweighs the financial burden. Our wish is that you live somewhere that has plentiful pasture, inexpensive hay, and easily obtained bedding at a reasonable rate. And if you live in such a place, please let us know because there are lots of folks who would like to ... Read full story
 5/1/2008
Eventing Safety: Joint Letter from USEF and USEA Leaders   *
David O'Connor, president of the U.S. Equestrian Federation (USEF), and Kevin Baumgardner, president of the U.S. Eventing Association (USEA), released April 29 a letter concerning safety in eventing. The authors invited all members of the equestrian community to attend a USEF/USEA Safety Summit to be held in Lexington, Ky., June 7-8, and to e-mail ... Read full story
 4/30/2008
First Offspring of an Equine Clone Born in Italy  *
Prometea, the blazed Haflinger who gained notoriety in 2003 as the world's first horse clone, has given birth to a colt. Today the Laboratorio di Tecnologie della Riproduzione (LTR) in Cremona, Italy, announced the March 17 arrival of Pegaso, who was produced by a single artificial insemination attempt. Continuing the family tradition of world firsts, ... Read full story
 4/29/2008
Cooperation Needed for Equine Industry Growth   *
Because lack of growth appears to be one of the many issues plaguing the horse industry, the Kentucky International Equine Summit in Lexington hosted an April 28 seminar to tackle the topic and seek solutions. In a discussion titled "Efforts in the Industry Aimed at Growth," four panelists shared their thoughts on how different facets of the horse ... Read full story
 4/29/2008
Prepare for a Reduced Hay Crop in 2008   *
The USDA has released several crop reports that indicate the number of hay acres will be down in 2008. The department also reported that the existing hay supply is lower than previous years. This information, combined with higher input costs (fuel, fertilizer, land rent) and higher grain prices (corn, soybean, wheat), will likely lead to increased ... Read full story
 4/22/2008
Readers Respond: Pinching Pennies   *
More than 1,100 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What are you doing to save money on the farm this year?" Results were as follows: Going to fewer shows or trail riding local routes: 52.03% (577) Repairing/reusing rather than buying new: 49.41% (548) Reducing energy and gas usage: 49.05% (544) Downsizing the ... Read full story
 4/9/2008
Ohio Groups Launch Equine Coalition   *
The Ohio horse industry has officially launched the Ohio Equine Industry Coalition, a group designed to find solutions to what it calls an "economic crisis" for the industry. The organization, which will include all equine breeds and disciplines, was formed by a steering committee made up of representatives from the Ohio Quarter Horse Association, ... Read full story
 4/7/2008
Market for Mare Milk Gives Rise to Equine Dairy Industry   *
Nearly a dozen velvety black Ariègeois broodmares and an approved stallion roam and graze freely across a 120-acre pasture in the French Massif Central hills. These horses are the foundation of Nathalie and Xavier Niaux's Domaine de Merens de Bibracte, an equine dairy, where up to 3,000 liters (750 gallons) of mare milk are produced for human consumption ... Read full story
 3/29/2008
Commentary: Let's Get Fiscal   *
It hit hardest at the supermarket, when I noticed that a pound of carrots, our horses' favorite treat, cost $1.49. While not an economist, it was clear that these are difficult fiscal times. Costs for just about all goods and services have risen dramatically. A few years ago, a five-pound bag of carrots could be purchased for the same price. It seems ... Read full story
 3/26/2008
'Healthy Discussion' at Racehorse Safety Summit  *
The second Welfare and Safety of the Racehorse Summit concluded March 18 with the 62 participants releasing action plans on how to improve various aspects of the Thoroughbred industry. Some of the recommendations could prove difficult to execute, such as the call to coordinate all research regarding equine injuries and/or fatalities on all racing ... Read full story
 3/20/2008
Horse Owner Liability on Trial in Britain   *
The legal responsibilities of being a racehorse owner in Britain have come to the fore in the wake of a multi-million dollar legal claim against the owners and trainer of a horse that severely injured an assistant trainer in a pre-race paddock incident at Wolverhampton Racecourse, England, in April 2005. The case is due to reach court later this ... Read full story
 3/3/2008
Police Force to Pay for Detaining Seized Horse  *
A police force in Britain will have to pay damages of £80,000 (around $157,000) for wrongfully detaining a seized horse, The Lancashire Evening Post reported. The Lancashire police seized the palomino Gypsy Cob stallion under the suspicion that he was stolen property, the Evening Post reported. Police held the horse in custody from April 21 to Aug. ... Read full story
 2/5/2008
Economic Slump: Effect on the Horse Industry?  *
Over the past few weeks many have discussed the odds of a recession in the United States. Economists' opinions are mixed as to whether we will have a true recession, but all agree that, at the least, the economy is currently slowing and a period of slower growth is forecast. Whether an economic slowdown or an actual recession, both have implications ... Read full story
 2/4/2008
Cost of Wood Shavings Increasing as Housing Market Falls  *
A downturn in the housing industry is being blamed for a shortage of equine shavings that has resulted in sharp price increases and changes in the methods some owners use to manage their horses. "The cost of shavings has increased by 70% in the past two years," noted halter horse trainer Ted Turner of Turner Ranch in Aubrey, Texas. He said he has ... Read full story
 1/6/2008
FDA Dietary Supplement Rule Not Applicable to Veterinary Products   *
Scientific studies performed over the past decade have demonstrated the widespread availability of poor quality and potentially unsafe dietary supplements for both human and animal consumption. These include supplements that: Do not contain the type or amount of ingredient listed on the manufacturer's label; Recommend subtherapeutic dosages; ... Read full story
 12/26/2007
Ohio Forms Horse Industry Advocacy Group  *
The Ohio horse industry, in an effort to make its voice heard around the Buckeye State, has formed a coalition similar to the Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), a horse industry advocacy group in Kentucky. Early members of the Ohio group are the Ohio Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association (HBPA), Ohio Harness Horsemen's Association, ... Read full story
 12/11/2007
Excerpt from The Complete Equine Legal & Business Handbook: Liability   *
The Complete Equine Legal & Business Handbook This comprehensive handbook covers areas of possible conflict for all horse owners and equine businesses, no matter the size, breed, or discipline. Topics covered include: Legal status of animals as property Insurance and liability Types of business ownership Dispute resolution Estate ... Read full story
 11/12/2007
Update on Legislation Important to Horse Owners   *
During the Nov. 2 American Horse Council (AHC) Issues Forum held in Lexington, Ky., AHC President Jay Hickey reviewed legislation and regulations pending at the federal level that could affect the horse industry. Riding on Public Lands Sen. Mike Crapo (R-ID) introduced Preserving our Equine Heritage on Public Lands Act (S. 2238) on Nov. 1. Senator ... Read full story
 11/11/2007
Horse Council National Forum Tackles Major Industry Concerns  *
More than 100 industry professionals and horse enthusiasts from every sector of the equine world gathered at Keeneland Racetrack on Nov. 2 for the American Horse Council's (AHC) National Issues Fall Forum. Included in the Forum were important updates on some of the horse world's hottest topics and primary concerns. Complete details, including several ... Read full story
 11/6/2007
Equine Industry Issues Discussed at the American Horse Council Forum  *
The American Horse Council (AHC) held a day-long Issues Forum at Keeneland Racetrack in Lexington, Ky., on Nov. 2. This is the second such forum held outside the AHC's base in Washington, D.C. Topics covered included: Preserving Our Land and Use--Conservation Easements, by attorney Margaret M. Graves, a board member of Bluegrass Conservancy, ... Read full story
 11/5/2007
New Jersey Governor Pledges to Support Racing Industry   *
Two weeks before the Breeders' Cup World Championships at Monmouth Park, New Jersey Gov. Jon Corzine said he would support financial assistance for the state's horse racing and breeding industries. Corzine publicly discussed the situation for the first time Oct. 12 at the governor's mansion, the Standardbred Breeders and Owners Association of New ... Read full story
 10/15/2007
Ethanol to Take a Bite out of Equine Food Supplies?   *
When the time came for Jamie Clifton to stockpile horse feed for the winter at Volunteer Equine Advocates, she found grain prices up and hay expensive and in tight supply. Now, she said, she's wondering how high horse feed commodity prices can go, and how her organization can meet the resulting demands on financial resources. Clifton is not alone. ... Read full story
 9/6/2007
State of the Industry: Welfare Organizations  *
The Horse contacted more than 100 industry and welfare groups in North America from the list in The Horse Source industry directory to ask them specific questions regarding their organizations, how they serve the horse, and what they see as needs for their organizations and the industry. Following are the questions we asked, and some of the candid ... Read full story
 8/21/2007
Absorbine Liniment Company W.F. Young Celebrating 115 Years   *
W. F. Young, maker of Absorbine Veterinary Liniment, has announced it is celebrating its 115-year anniversary. Founded in 1892 by Wilbur Fenelon Young and his wife Mary Ida, W. F. Young, Inc. is still a family-owned business, and is developing new products in both the horse and human health markets. "We're extremely proud to be celebrating our 115th ... Read full story
 7/30/2007
Uncertain Times for N.J. Horse Industry  *
New Jersey may be better known for smokestacks than green pastures, but businesses that rely on horses help preserve scenic vistas, from picturesque fields to rustic stables and riding rings. The horse has been the state animal for 30 years, and New Jersey boasts the country's premier harness racing venue, the Meadowlands Racetrack, plus some of the ... Read full story
 7/7/2007
Research... Missing Dollars  *
Leaders in veterinary research and the equine industry should develop policy initiatives that recognize needed changes in the research landscape. Equine medicine remains grossly underfunded. As companion animals, horses receive few government research dollars. Rustin Moore, DVM, MS, PhD, Dipl. ACVS, professor and chair of The Ohio State University's ... Read full story
 7/1/2007
Foals of the Future: Legal Ramifications of Cloning and Other Breeding Technologies  *
Two-time Thoroughbred Horse of the Year John Henry enjoys the life of Riley at the Kentucky Horse Park, munching grass and making occasional appearances for park visitors. It's a well-deserved retirement of one of the best horses ever to set foot on a racetrack. A durable campaigner who won 39 races during an eight-year career, John Henry was retired ... Read full story
 7/1/2007
Excerpt from The Complete Equine Legal & Business Handbook: Animals as Property   *
The Complete Equine Legal & Business Handbook This comprehensive handbook covers areas of possible conflict for all horse owners and equine businesses, no matter the size, breed, or discipline. Topics covered include: Legal status of animals as property Insurance and liability Types of business ownership Dispute resolution Estate ... Read full story
 6/7/2007
British Equine Fertility Unit to Close   *
The University of Cambridge's Equine Fertility Unit (EFU), which among other projects over the years produced Europe's first test tube foal, will close in September due to lack of funding, said facility head Twink Allen, BVSc, PhD, ScD, DESM, MRCVS. The EFU was established 37 years ago and was funded by the Thoroughbred Breeders' Association (TBA) ... Read full story
 5/16/2007
Consent Decree Filed in Compounding Case Against BET Pharm, LLC   *
On Sept. 25, Judge Forester of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Kentucky entered a Consent Decree between the United States and BET Pharm, LLC, resolving a dispute over compounded drug products for use in horses. The U.S. Marshal for the Eastern District of Kentucky seized these compounded drug products on August 12, 2004. The ... Read full story
 10/9/2006
Buying a Problem?
I have been leasing a 12-year-old pony for my daughter for two years. We now have to decide if we want to purchase this pony. She has foundered the past two years on the spring grass. The farrier said her feet have "separated." The vet says she is sound. Is foundering chronic once started? Will she be able to competitively jump? Am I buying a problem? ... Read full story
 10/1/2006
Wilcke Named Director of University of Louisville Equine Program   *
Richard W. Wilcke has been named the director of the University of Louisville Equine Industry Program. Wilcke, a faculty member since 1995, succeeds Robert Lawrence, who recently retired after 18 years as head of the program. Since the program was created in 1987, U of L 's College of Business has been the only one in the world accredited by the ... Read full story
 9/8/2006
Learning to Earn  *
Considering a career in the horse industry? Formal education here is as necessary as for any other profession and as available. Many people who want to enter the horse industry are not aware of the opportunities for attaining marketable skills. An objective approach to choosing the avenue of education to suit your needs is fundamental. The approach ... Read full story
 7/1/2006
Texas Animal Health Answers Horse Identification FAQ's  *
The National Animal Identification System (NAIS) is designed to provide the capacity to rapidly identify all animals and premises (sites) that have had direct contact with a disease. NAIS consists of three components: 1. Premises (or site) identification 2. Animal identification 3. Animal tracking. The U.S. Department ... Read full story
 5/25/2006
Thoroughbred Charities of America Approves Grants  *
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) has approved grants of $1,750,000 to 136 non-profits, representing equine rescue/retraining, backstretch/jockey, research, education scholarships and therapeutic riding facilities in 35 states. With the 2005 hurricane season's emergency grants on the minds of the TCA board, the approved grant package includes ... Read full story
 5/24/2006
Equine Business Summit Draws Enthusiastic Audience  *
Nearly $30,000 pledged to launch Center for Equine Business Studies An industry summit on the Center for Equine Business Studies (CEBS) at Texas A&M University drew an enthusiastic and curious audience of more than 75 horse industry representatives to Fort Worth, Texas, May 18, to learn more about and discuss the future of the proposed Center. ... Read full story
 5/23/2006
Living With Your Contractor   *
The scenario is everyone's worst nightmare: Two men speaking a version of English you can't understand roll in on the wrong day at the wrong time in a muddy, beat-up truck with an ancient backhoe leaking hydraulic fluid on a trailer with no lights, taking out a gate post on the way back to the location of your dream barn project. Halfway through digging ... Read full story
 5/1/2006
USDF Educational Center Finds New Home at Kentucky Horse Park  *
Nearly 200 equine sport notables and enthusiasts, and state government dignitaries braved a rainy afternoon Friday (April 21) to join United States Dressage Federation (USDF) officials and staff in a ribbon cutting opening of the National Education Center and Dressage Hall of Fame at the Kentucky Horse Park (KHP). COURTESY USDF The National ... Read full story
 4/26/2006
Kentucky Considered for 2010 World Games  *
The Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. is one of three locations being considered to host the 2010 World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI, the governing body for international equestrian sport), will announce the location of the 2010 games when it meets this December (2005). France (Normandy) and the United Arab ... Read full story
 10/14/2005
Farrier Licensing Controversy   *
Horseshoers (farriers) in the United States have long practiced with no regulation and only voluntary certification, but some in the industry think that should change--soon. An American Farrier's Association (AFA) task force presented a proposal to the AFA Board of Directors in late February on this issue, and that proposal has generated an explosion ... Read full story
 7/1/2005
National Economic Impact Study to be Released  *
The release of what is being called the most comprehensive study ever done on the horse industry in the United States will be released June 28 in Washington, D.C. The study, called "The Economic Impact of the Horse Industry in the United States," was discussed at length during the April meeting of the American Horse Council (AHC). Officials said many ... Read full story
 6/24/2005
BLM's Web Site Restored  *
The Bureau of Land Management announced June 17 that it has restored public access to its national web site (www.blm.gov), which the agency had taken down for several weeks while it resolved issues relating to Internet security. Although the BLM’s state-specific web sites are not yet reconnected to the Internet, the Bureau is working to get those up ... Read full story
 6/24/2005
Where There's a Will...   *
You worry about your horse's health every day. You scrutinize his diet, study his training regimen, and attend to every sniffle or swelling. Simply put, you take your responsibility as caretaker seriously. You might even have thought ahead about ways to ensure your horse's good life during the golden years of his retirement. But have you stopped to ... Read full story
 6/1/2005
What's He Really Worth?   *
MasterCard hasn't actually featured horses in their commercials yet, but the sentiment of this fanciful advertisement should strike a familiar chord with most horse owners. No matter their material worth in dollars and cents, our horses are priceless--at least to us. Sometimes, however, circumstances make it necessary to determine the actual monetary ... Read full story
 4/1/2005
World Travelers   *
With the advent of the Internet, cheaper airline travel options, and popularity of foreign breeds, more people are importing and exporting horses between countries. But whether home or abroad, purchasing or selling a horse is seldom simple. However, if you know what you are getting into and are prepared to wade through the red tape, foreign money exchange, ... Read full story
 3/3/2005
British Horse Society welcomes new Government Initiative   *
The British Horse Society has welcomed the recent announcement by the Department for Environment, Food, and Rural Affairs (Defra) minister, Alun Michael, that U.K. land grazed by horses can now benefit from the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP) Single Payment scheme, in recognition of the important contribution horses make to the rural economy. According ... Read full story
 12/7/2004
Accounting Software for Owners   *
Computers can make our lives easier in many ways, and a growing number of horse owners are using computers for recordkeeping. Some horse owners just want to keep track of horse records (deworming, vaccination, breeding records, etc.), some want to keep track of the expenses and income of a horse business, some need the ability to invoice and bill customers, ... Read full story
 11/1/2004
BET Pharmacy Featured at KAAHIA Meeting  *
Attendees at the Oct. 20 meeting of the Kentucky Allied Animal Health Industry Association (KAAHIA) expected a lively discussion of compounding regulation and enforcement, as it featured speakers Bob Douglas, BS, MS, PhD, and Stephen Atwood (managing partner and legal counsel/equity holder, respectively) of BET Pharm, a compounding pharmacy in Lexington, ... Read full story
 10/21/2004
Guidelines for Horse Operations Established   *
Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Rutgers Equine Science Center recently published "Agricultural Management Practices for Commercial Equine Operations." Considered to be the first comprehensive set of U.S. guidelines for horse operations, the document is available for download at www.rce.rutgers.edu and www.esc.rutgers.edu. Topics covered in ... Read full story
 7/1/2004
Agricultural Guidelines for Horse Operations Published  *
Rutgers Cooperative Extension and the Rutgers Equine Science Center have published the eagerly awaited "Agricultural Management Practices for Commercial Equine Operations." Considered to be the first comprehensive set of guidelines in the U.S. for horse operations, the document is posted at www.rce.rutgers.edu and www.esc.rutgers.edu. The public is ... Read full story
 6/3/2004
USEF Powers Upheld   *
The United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) authority to enforce its own rules and regulations has been affirmed, at least temporarily, in a federal court in Lexington, Ky. A decision on whether the injunction should be made permanent is expected in a few weeks. The Kentucky case arose from a lawsuit filed by Cody J. Williams, a self-styled bloodstock ... Read full story
 6/1/2004
Breaking the Rules   *
Whether you realize it or not, and most likely you don't, administrative bodies of one type or another affect nearly every aspect of your horse activity. On the public side, for example, state departments of transportation license your farm truck and trailer, local zoning boards dictate whether you can keep horses on your property, the Occupational ... Read full story
 5/1/2004
Creative Purchasing   *
The standard means of providing for the horse farm is to pick up or have delivered bales of hay and sacks of grain when you run low, to purchase outright your horses and equipment, and to pay for your labor. But there are alternative ways that might be more economical for obtaining what you need. Depending on the size of your herd, the goals you ... Read full story
 3/1/2004
Group Seeks to Redefine What Only Veterinarians Can Do  *
Each state has a veterinary practice act, which is a legal interpretation of what constitutes veterinary practice in that state on all species. For example, chiropractic or acupuncture might be considered veterinarian-only skills in some states, while in other states they can be performed by a skilled lay person under a licensed veterinarian's direction. The ... Read full story
 4/11/2003
Gulfstream Park Suspends Privileges For Veterinarian Patrick  *
Leonard Patrick, the primary veterinarian used by owner Mike Gill and trainer Mark Shuman, had his privileges suspended by Gulfstream Park on Wednesday for improper storage of Class 3 and Class 4 narcotic medication. The irregularities were noted during a search of Patrick's vehicle on Monday, one week after the leg of Gill's Casual Conflict was amputated ... Read full story
 2/14/2003
Federal Equine Research Funding   *
Fact--The horse industry has a $112.1-billion impact on the U.S. gross domestic product--more than the motion picture industry, railroad transportation, or tobacco products manufacturing industries, according to the American Horse Council. Fact--Equine research received $807,000 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) National Research Initiative ... Read full story
 2/1/2003
Legalities of Equine Rescue   *
Driving home one evening at dusk, you notice a horse standing listlessly in a small, fenced paddock on a farm located a few miles from your home. The horse looks quite thin, almost to the point of emaciation, and there is neither food nor water visible in the field. The owners of the farm bought the property a few weeks ago, moved in with several horses, ... Read full story
 11/1/2002
Basics of Being an Employer  *
You probably know the employment drill all too well--you place an ad in the local newspaper or on the bulletin board at the feed/tack store, ask your friends for a few names, interview some job prospects, review your budget, review your budget again, make an offer, get a "yes," start the paperwork, and hope for the best. Congratulations! You're an ... Read full story
 8/1/2002
Think Tough to Increase Profits   *
For many, enjoying horses is a way of life, and we are willing to work hard in other areas to support this hobby. There are those, however, who have decided to make their involvement in the horse industry a paying supplement to their earnings. If you are a member of this group, then perhaps it is time to think tough in order to make any type of profit ... Read full story
 7/1/2002
UK Legislation Threatens to Change Medication Policy  *
Legislation is under consideration in the United Kingdom that would drastically affect the way horse owners obtain medications such as dewormers for their horses. Amendments to the legislation would require a veterinary prescription for the supply of all medicines (including dewormers and over-the-counter products such as sweet itch treatments or insecticide ... Read full story
 4/18/2002
High-Tech Horse Purchases   *
The Internet has become an everyday tool for horse owners. Not only does it allow easy and immediate communication with friends and business associates around the world, it opens the doors to purchasing just about anything we need for our horses. We can shop for something as small as a bit or as large as a farm. We can view conformation shots and electronic ... Read full story
 3/1/2002
AAEP Convention Forum: Purchase Exams at Public Auction  *
One of your top clients wants you to look at a filly he has his eye on at the sales. You must give him your honest opinion on the horse by looking at radiographs taken by another veterinarian and housed in a repository. Unfortunately, they aren’t the finest films you’ve ever seen and time is short, but from what you can tell, the horse is radiographically ... Read full story
 11/30/2001
Aging Horses Accurately  *
Aging horses by their incisor teeth is as much an art as a science. Traditional "indicators of age," such as eruption date, "cups," Galvayne's groove, hooks, shape of the table surface of the lower central incisors, etc., often result in wide age estimates. The authors believe that accuracy can be improved by first placing horses less than 20 years ... Read full story
 11/1/2001
Four Tips for Stress-Free Cyber Shopping  *
What if tack shops were like fast-food restaurants? There'd be one on every corner, a grouping in every shopping mall, and several lining the exits of every major roadway. Plus, they'd all be open into the wee hours, letting you shop at your convenience--even if that meant 1 a.m. Sadly, that's not the case. But the Internet gives you the next best ... Read full story
 11/1/2001
Making Every Health Dollar Count  *
One of the most important aspects of owning a horse is the relationship an owner has with his or her veterinarian. In these days of advanced diagnostic and treatment techniques, horses live longer, healthier lives, and therefore, give their owners that much more enjoyment and pleasure. Hopefully, your relationship with a veterinarian will begin because ... Read full story
 10/15/2001
Definition Of Horses As Livestock  *
What is livestock? Livestock is most commonly considered animals kept or raised in a farm or ranch setting and used in a commercial enterprise. The raising of livestock is an agricultural endeavor that promotes the preservation of green space and a way of life that many in today's society desire. Are horses livestock? Yes, horses are livestock. ... Read full story
 10/5/2001
Planning Health Expenses  *
The number and variety of sophisticated services equine veterinarians can provide for horses have grown greatly through the years. How much of these services you choose for your horses usually depends on how much money you want to spend, and what is available in your area. This is true of preventive care, prepurchase exams, and emergency treatments. ... Read full story
 10/1/2001
Choosing the Right Horse for Your Lifestyle  *
Owning a horse can be expensive. There has long been a saying among horse owners that it's easy to get a horse--keeping it is the tough part! After all, the purchase is a single expenditure of money that sets the stage for many future outlays for feed, farrier, veterinarian, board...the list goes on. Horse ownership can also mean a change in lifestyle. ... Read full story
 10/1/2001
AVMA Wants Legislation Preparing For Foreign Animal Disease Outbreaks  *
The AVMA is working with officials in Washington, DC, to draft legislation outlining procedures for preventing the introduction of a foreign animal disease in North America, and a well-coordinated emergency response plan to be implemented in the event of an outbreak. The Executive Board authorized the initiative.The Association sees this as a necessary ... Read full story
 5/25/2001
The Educated Equestrian  *
How can you become a better, more informed rider, owner, breeder, manager, groom, conformation judge, health spotter, tack fitter, and just all-around horse person? By allowing yourself the time to learn. Many horse owners take lessons from professionals in order to become better at the riding disciplines they enjoy. There also are instructors or professionals ... Read full story
 5/1/2001
Liability Issues  *
The popularity of Judge Wapner’s ‘Animal Court,’ Judge Koch’s ‘The People’s Court,’ ‘Judge Judy,’ ‘Judge Mills Lane,’ ‘Judge Joe Brown,’ and other similar ‘legal reality’ television shows convinced Mr. and Mrs. Green that everyone wants to sue everyone else, with national exposure, if possible. They recognize that their modest horse business is a potential ... Read full story
 12/1/1999
U.S., EU Sign Veterinary Equivalency Agreement To Facilitate Trade   *
Agriculture Secretary Dan Glickman today announced that the United States has signed a new agreement with the European Union, paving the way for mutual recognition of animal health systems and easier resolution of related future disputes. "This important agreement lays the foundation for increased trade opportunities between the U.S. and the European ... Read full story
 7/21/1999
British Horse Industry Confederation   *
For the first time the horse industry in Britain has formed a joint body to speak to government with one voice. The British Horse Industry Confederation, launched today (March 3, 1999) brings together racing and the other horse sports and recreational activities. It will complement the direct discussions with Government and others in which organizations ... Read full story
 6/18/1999
Owners Asked To Make Plans In Case Of Inability To Care For Animals  *
The British Horse Society (BHS) has released photos of a pure-bred Arab stallion, Prince Darkhano, currently resident in the Society's Oxhill Rescue Centre, as a real-life illustration of what can happen if a horse owner doesn't make plans to safeguard their horse's future. Prince Darkhano, now fully recovered, was one of five pure-bred Arabians ... Read full story
 6/11/1999
AHC Opposes 100% Tariff On European Oats   *
Because of a trade skirmish with the European Union involving bananas and beef, American horse owners and breeders may be paying more for their horse feed in the near future. The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that the United States Trade Representative, which negotiates import-export issues with U.S. trading partners, has announced it intends ... Read full story
 6/4/1999
Retiring Old Faithful  *
Your longtime equine friend has always been there for you. He patiently taught you what you needed to know, and carried you through the ribbons. But times have changed. You have to move on and leave Old Faithful behind. What options do you have for retiring your horse? ANNE M. EBERHARDT Therapeutic riding programs always are looking for ... Read full story
 10/1/1998
The Horse Editor Elected KHC President   *
Kimberly S. Herbert, Editor of The Horse: Your Guide To Equine Health Care, was elected president of the Kentucky Horse Council on Feb. 17. She served as vice president for the past year, as well as headed the Communications and Public Relations Committee and served on the Equine Welfare and KHC Horse Fair Committees. Herbert, who has been Editor of ... Read full story
 4/3/1998
Update On Stolen Foal   *
A two-month-old filly stolen Monday evening from Cornerstone Stable, located off of Newtown Pike near Lexington, has not yet been found, but more information has been made available. Mike Owens, who operates Cornerstone, said a possible sighting was reported to Lexington police on Tuesday morning. A truck driver reported seeing a pickup truck on Georgetown ... Read full story
 4/3/1998
Thoroughbred Mistaken Identity Case Settled   *
Trainer Bret Calhoun of Grand Prairie, Texas, and officials from the Keeneland sales company have reached a settlement regarding a misidentified racehorse that was sold last fall at public auction, according to reports in the Dallas Morning News. Details of the settlement were not disclosed. Calhoun purchased the horse in September as a yearling ... Read full story
 4/3/1998
Shopping for the Barn  *
Stocking your barn involves a variety of purchases, beginning Day 1 and continuing over the years. Besides the obvious furnishings of feeding and watering accessories, your interior can include such items as stall gates, saddle and bridle racks, and blanket hangers. Plus, you'll buy products for stall maintenance, grooming, and insect control. As ... Read full story
 8/1/1997
Reach Out  *
By the time you receive this magazine, October will be drawing to a close. For many people, thoughts will be turning to slowing down for at least a couple of months. Trophies and ribbons will be hung with pride or tucked away with others. The trailer will find a home in the shed or barn. Days will again feel as if they have 24 hours instead of half ... Read full story
 9/1/1996




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