By Heather Smith Thomas Potomac Horse Fever occurs mainly during summer and fall. It was first documented in the Potomac River Valley of Maryland in l979 but has been diagnosed in nearly every state, every Canadian province, Europe and South America. Dr. Katherine Wilson (Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine, Blacksburg, Virginia) says the bacteria […]
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After a foot or leg injury, often the horse owner, veterinarian and farrier must work together as a team to facilitate the most effective way to medically treat the injury (if anti-inflammatory drugs are needed, for instance) and trim/shoe and rehabilitate that horse for optimum recovery. Careful rehabilitation therapy will often speed healing and help […]
Continue reading …Watch 2013 NSBA World Show Live Today, Aug. 13-18
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on Watch 2013 NSBA World Show Live Today, Aug. 13-18
The 2013 NSBA World Championship Show is currently taking place in Tulsa, Oklahoma, August 13-18, 2013. To watch the live webcast click on the links below. Click here to watch the Ford Truck Arena webcast. Click here to watch the Mustang Arena webcast. Click here to view the schedule for the show. Click here to view working orders. Stay tuned for EC Around […]
Continue reading …AQHA Provides Latest Updates on Cloning Lawsuit
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on AQHA Provides Latest Updates on Cloning Lawsuit
On August 12, the parties appeared for a hearing before Judge Mary Lou Robinson for the purpose of arguing on the issues of the plaintiffs’ claims for attorney fees and for equitable relief in the form of an injunction requiring AQHA to register clones and their offspring. The plaintiffs have requested an award of nearly […]
Continue reading …Texas A&M’s Dean Eleanor Green to be Inducted into National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on Texas A&M’s Dean Eleanor Green to be Inducted into National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame
COLLEGE STATION, TX–Dr. Eleanor M. Green, Carl B. King Dean of Veterinary Medicine at the Texas A&M College of Veterinary Medicine & Biomedical Sciences, along with three other distinguished cowgirls, will join 211 previous honorees when they are officially inducted into the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame (www.cowgirl.net) at its 38th Annual Induction Luncheon […]
Continue reading …2013 NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular Awards $2.5 Million to Talented Competitors
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 NCHA Summer Cutting Spectacular Awards $2.5 Million to Talented CompetitorsThe National Cutting Horse Association (NCHA) closed out its Triple Crown series August 3 at the Great American Insurance Group Summer Cutting Spectacular, awarding more than $2 million to champions and finalists who clawed their way to the top through nearly 1,300 entries. A total of 14 divisions of competition were held throughout the event […]
Continue reading …New Game Lets Everyone Become a Virtual Veterinarian
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on New Game Lets Everyone Become a Virtual Veterinarian
Aspiring veterinarians and animal lovers of all ages can now test their skills diagnosing and treating animals through a new game developed by the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA).
Continue reading …Tuesday/Wednesday Results From 2013 NSBA World Championship Show
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on Tuesday/Wednesday Results From 2013 NSBA World Championship ShowThe 2013 NSBA World Championship Show and Breeders Championship Futurity kicked off in splendid style this morning at the Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex at Expo Square in Tulsa, Oklahoma. Judges for the show are Jeff Allen, Gigi Bailey, Karen Banister, Kelly Boles Chapman, April Devitt, Clint Fullerton, Derek Hanscome, Jan Hoskin, Brent Maxwell, Tom […]
Continue reading …The Latest Trends and Fall Fashions With Show Me Again
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on The Latest Trends and Fall Fashions With Show Me AgainShow Me Again is celebrating 13 years as the industry’s premier consignment store this August. We continue to lead the way with our easy-to-navigate website, shopping cart, and excellent customer service. Stay tuned to our social networks for special savings for our customers. Help spread the word to your friends to find us on Facebook, […]
Continue reading …2013 Area 3 Summer Circuit Results, Orangeville, Ontario, Aug. 9-11
August 13, 2013 Comments Off on 2013 Area 3 Summer Circuit Results, Orangeville, Ontario, Aug. 9-11
The 2013 Area 3 Summer Circuit recently took place in Orangeville, Ontario, August 9-11. Judges for the horse show were Don Jox, Jonathan Meilleur, and Brad Luebben. Click here to view results from the All Novice show. Click here to view results from the Area 3 Summer Circuit. According to Mark Harrell Horse Shows, entry numbers were up considerably […]
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