Statement on Veterinarian Sentenced to Prison for Doping Horses
July 17, 2022 Comments Off on Statement on Veterinarian Sentenced to Prison for Doping Horses
Humane Society of the United States The Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund commend the efforts to successfully prosecute individuals involved in a massive racehorse doping scandal. Seth Fishman, a veterinarian from Florida, has been sentenced to 11 years in prison after a jury found him guilty of two counts […]
Continue reading …Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them for Farriers Week
July 15, 2022 Comments Off on Tell Your Farrier or Mentor You Appreciate Them for Farriers Week
By American Farriers Journal Staff Twenty-four years ago, American Farriers Journal launched Farriers Week for the equine industry to recognize farriers for their dedicated commitment to delivering hoof care to horses. From this small beginning, it has grown to annual tradition for clients and equine businesses to take time to celebrate farriers. Working with farriers day in and day out, […]
Continue reading …Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $70,000 by USA Equestrian Trust
July 14, 2022 Comments Off on Equine Non-Profits Granted Nearly $70,000 by USA Equestrian Trust
July 12, 2022 — Lexington, KY USA Equestrian Trust USA Equestrian Trust today announced it has awarded nearly $70,000 in grants to help fund 15 equine-focused projects by non-profits. Since the inception of its grants program, the Trust has awarded nearly $2.5 million in grants. The projects funded as part of the grant application period ending […]
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AQHA Join the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum for Free Museum Family Days this summer. The American Quarter Horse Foundation is excited to host free Family Fun Days at the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum in Amarillo. Everyone is invited to experience the Hall of Fame & Museum free of admission for […]
Continue reading …NC State 4-H Horse Show Alumni Showmanship Class
July 13, 2022 Comments Off on NC State 4-H Horse Show Alumni Showmanship Class
The North Carolina State 4-H Horse Show took place July 6-10, 2022, at the Hunt Horse Complex in Raleigh, North Carolina, and one of the big hits of the show is the Alumni Showmanship Class. The class benefits the North Carolina 4-H Horse Program, it’s open to any 4-H Alumni of any state or program, and the […]
Continue reading …Free Barn Fire Seminar Hosted in Indiana
July 10, 2022 Comments Off on Free Barn Fire Seminar Hosted in Indiana
According to the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), 326 deadly barn fires occurred during the period 2013-2017. In 2022, a devastating fire hurt the Indiana Thoroughbred breeding industry when one Indiana farm burned to the ground. Broodmares carrying the dreams of breeders were lost in the fire and the dreams of owners were crushed. A […]
Continue reading …U.S. House Committee Advances Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter and Legislation to End Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses
June 28, 2022 Comments Off on U.S. House Committee Advances Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter and Legislation to End Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses
Marty Irby, Animal Wellness Action June 24, 2022 U.S. House Committee Advances Permanent Ban on Horse Slaughter and Legislation to End Soring of Tennessee Walking Horses Move Follows Animal Wellness Action’s Submission of More than 330 Pages of Written Testimony and Collateral Material on PAST and SAFE Acts Last Month Yesterday, Animal Wellness Action and […]
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By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz, AKC How Hot Is Too Hot for Dog Paws? When the thermometer registers 85 degrees and stays elevated throughout the day, taking your dog everywhere you go or even for a short outing can lead to a serious injury. Spending even a few minutes to meander through an outdoor event can prove […]
Continue reading …Rutgers Equine Science Center 2022 Summer Showcase
June 15, 2022 Comments Off on Rutgers Equine Science Center 2022 Summer Showcase
Come see the thrilling demonstration of a horse galloping at full speed on the 21-foot equine treadmill. Always a crowd favorite, the demo is sure to get one’s adrenaline-pumping and heart-racing! After the treadmill demonstration, guests will learn all about equine anatomy with RU Wish Bone, the life-sized horse skeleton. This year a new interactive […]
Continue reading …The Inaugural Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Debuts at the 2022 NCQHA Tar Heel Classic
June 14, 2022 Comments Off on The Inaugural Heroes Horsemanship Challenge Debuts at the 2022 NCQHA Tar Heel Classic
North Carolina Trainer Jake Hartman always had a strong admiration for members of the military, but not too long ago, he met a military family and it spurred him into action. “The father of the family is retired military after 20-plus years, and after hearing what they went through during his deployments, it made me […]
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