Link and excerpt courtesy of theHorse A veterinarian has been charged with animal cruelty in connection with the ongoing investigation of a sanctuary in Manatee County, Fla. On Feb. 5, the Manatee County Sheriff’s Department confiscated nine horses and about 300 other allegedly malnourished animals from a Bradenton, Fla., sanctuary owned and operated by Alan […]
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Every major equine breed registry has seen a dramatic drop in the number of horses registered with them over the last five years. Is this a function of the economy or a fundamental, permanent change in the industry? What are the numbers? Is it an absence of owners, rather than horses? What will it mean for the industry, short and long-term? Are some breeds and activities affected more than others? What can, or should, be done about it?
Continue reading …Lecture on Tendon Injuries and Treatment in Athletic Equines
April 22, 2014 Comments Off on Lecture on Tendon Injuries and Treatment in Athletic Equines
Her presentation will focus on some of the most common tendon injuries in athletic horses, which include injuries to the superficial and deep digital flexor tendons.
Continue reading …Large Group of Prominent Owners, Trainers Pledge to Make Vet Records Public
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Large Group of Prominent Owners, Trainers Pledge to Make Vet Records Public
A large and growing number of prominent Thoroughbred owners and trainers have voluntarily pledged to make available to the public veterinary records of their horses competing in graded stakes races in the United States and Canada
Continue reading …Check Out Shorty’s New Customizable Hat Cans
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Check Out Shorty’s New Customizable Hat Cans
Show off your barn pride by getting a hat can personalized with your logo, horse’s name, or barn name.
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Today’s EC Foal Photo of the Day features an eye-catching bay colt that was born on April 6th, 2014. He is by Righteous Invitation and out of a daughter of RL Best of Sudden, KM Sudden Attraction. He is proudly owned by Willie Matthews. Share your foal photos with us by e-mail at b.bevis@equinechronicle.com or […]
Continue reading …$38 Million State Allocation For Needed Improvements to Ohio Facility For Quarter Horse Congress
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on $38 Million State Allocation For Needed Improvements to Ohio Facility For Quarter Horse Congress
Stay tuned for an upcoming EC.com interview with OQHA Executive Director Dr. Scott Myers, wherein we will discuss, more in depth, some of the improvements that will be made to the facility.
Continue reading …NRHA Easter Show Recap From Kreuth, Germany
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on NRHA Easter Show Recap From Kreuth, Germany
During the annual Easter show of the National Reining Horse Association Germany in Kreuth, there was the first review for the 2014 FEI European Championship Reining Junior and Young Riders cerning the World Equestrian Games this summer.
Continue reading …Choosing the Right Vet For Your Pet
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Choosing the Right Vet For Your Pet
National Pet Week is May 4-10 and it’s the perfect time to show your pet some love with the gift of good health.
Continue reading …Congratulations UGA Equestrian on NCEA National Championship Victory!
April 21, 2014 Comments Off on Congratulations UGA Equestrian on NCEA National Championship Victory!
The Georgia equestrian team brought home the 2014 NCEA National Championship when it defeated Southeastern Conference foe South Carolina an 8-8 (2,323.5-2,219) in a rematch of the SEC Championship on Saturday, April 19 at the Extraco Events Center in Waco, Texas. It was the program’s sixth national title and the first since 2010. Georgia ends its season with an overall record of 11-4.
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