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Learn to Recognize the Signs of Laminitis
Every day veterinarians across the country see hundreds of cases of laminitis, a painful disease that affects the feet of horses. Laminitis results from the disruption of blood flow to the sensitive and insensitive laminae within the foot, which secure the coffin bone to the hoof wall. While the exact mechanisms by which the feet are damaged remain a mystery, certain precipitating events can produce laminitis. Although laminitis occurs in the feet, the underlying cause is often a disturbance elsewhere in the horse’s body. ... Read the full article

Barbaro Injury Highlights Need for Laminitis Research Funding
Ten million dollars in equine research funding is needed to unlock the mysteries of the devastating equine disease known as laminitis, the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation, Inc., said today. The life-threatening injur ... Read the full article

Laminitis West Seminar to be held on November 1, 2008, in Monterey, CA
The first Laminitis West Seminar will be held on November 1, 2008, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, CA. ... Read the full article

Fifth International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot, November 6-8, 2009
WELLINGTON, FL -June 19, 2009- Mark your calendars and register early for the 5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot (ILC), November 6-8, 2009. Registration, program, presenter information, and exhibitor information ... Read the full article

5th International Equine Conference on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot Fast Facts
Dr. James A. Orsini is the Director of the International Equine Conference (ILC) on Laminitis and Diseases of the Foot. He is a faculty member at the University of Pennsylvania and Associate Professor of Surgery in the School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Orsini works with an organizing committee composed of the world's experts on laminitis to create an innovative, educational, and entertaining program. At the 2009 conference, presenters will be renowned veterinarians, farriers, and research doctors from around the world. ... Read the full article

Breyer to Create New Portrait Models of Barbaro
PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT THE FUND TO FIGHT LAMINITIS AT THE UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA’S SCHOOL OF VETERINARY MEDICINE (Pequannock, NJ – March 2, 2007) – Breyer Animal Creations®, maker of the world’s finest model horses, announced today that in re ... Read the full article

International Laminitis Conference Joins Phelps Media Group, Inc. International as Newest Equine Industry Client
Phelps Media Group Inc., International, a premiere equine public relations firm based in Wellington, Florida, is pleased to announce that the International Laminitis Conference has joined the firm's roster of equine industry clients. ... Read the full article

Inaugural Laminitis West Seminar in California Well-Attended and Deemed a Resounding Success
"The meeting by all measures was a resounding success," stated Dr. James A. Orsini, one of three presenters at the inaugural Laminitis West Seminar, held November 1, 2008, at the Monterey Convention Center in Monterey, California. "We had expected approximately 100 attendees and exceeded that number, which tells me that the topic is viewed as being very important to veterinarians, farriers, and students, our future veterinarians, especially in a down economy." Â ... Read the full article

Pfizer Animal Health and the NTRA Team Up to Find a Cure for Equine Laminitis
Laminitis is a devastating disease that can affect any horse from the top competitor to the back yard companion. Pfizer Animal Health and the National Thoroughbred Racing Association Charities -- Barbaro Memorial Fund -- have joined forces to educate horse owners on the importance of finding a cure for laminitis and honor the memory of the late Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro, who died from complications of the disease. ... Read the full article

Jennifer Alfano Sweeps Professional Hunter Divisions at Buffalo International Horse Show
Buffalo, NY - September 20, 2007 - Competition moved indoors this week at the Buffalo International Horse Show, but the change of scenery didn't stop Jennifer Alfano from raking in the ribbons in the professional hunter divisions. Alfano, a Buffal ... Read the full article

Founder and Spring Grass
Founder (or equine laminitis) is a condition that catches many horse owners by surprise – partly because it can be difficult to spot until the condition is well underway. The illness is essentially microcirculation of the foot. The animal’s foot doesn't receive enough blood from the circulatory system. The illness is the result of several complex processes and frequently causes lameness in many breeds – as well as the ponies of all breeds if left unchecked. ... Read the full article

Relief from Flies Come with a New Face
Farnam’s Endure® Brand of Fly Repellent Now Comes in a Roll-on PHOENIX - April 27, 2006 - Fly control on your horse’s face can be a tricky problem. Now Endure comes in a convenient, ready-to-use roll-on. Apply Endure Roll-on for Horses around ... Read the full article

"UNDERSTANDING LAMINITIS" WEBINAR NOW AVAILABLE ON THEHORSE.COM
Lexington, KY - Hands-on horse owners, care givers, and equine health care professionals can now access and view the complete on-demand educational Webinar video "Understanding Laminitis" on TheHorse.com. The instructive and educational video is pre ... Read the full article

EasyCare Inc. Announces the Release of the Easyboot Rx
Tucson, Arizona EasyCare, Inc. has developed a new rehabilitation boot and padding system that will be available to the public in February. The Easyboot Rx is just the prescription for horses requiring a therapy boot that offers stability and suppor ... Read the full article

Jennifer Alfano and Rock Star roar in the $10,000 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby Classic
Jennifer Alfano rode Rock Star to victory in front of a boisterous crowd on Saturday evening in the $10,000 ASG Software Solutions/USHJA International Hunter Derby Classic at HITS Ocala. ... Read the full article

Top 5 Signs of Potomac Horse Fever
The name is deceiving, but Potomac horse fever (PHF) is not just a concern for horses near the Potomac River. Cases have been found across most of the United States.1 Knowing the key signs of PHF and watching carefully for them can help alert owners to protect other horses at risk for infection. ... Read the full article

Santa Comes Early to Theft Victim and NetPosse Volunteer!
Stolen Horse International, the only 501(c)3 nonprofit organization providing equine-related theft education and recovery assistance, has grown over the last decade due to the dedication of volunteers in the United States and across the world. Whether or not they have ever experienced the heartache of searching for a horse due to theft, a bad sale or for any othe r reason, these compassionate people reach out on a daily basis to those who have. ... Read the full article

The American Shetland Pony Club Celebrates their 120th Anniversary
The American Shetland Pony Club is ready to rock and roll with the celebration of their 120th Anniversary during the 2008 American Shetland Pony National Championship Congress Show in Cloverdale, Indiana. The Shetland Pony Championship Congress Show will be held at the new Crossroads Arena facility in historic “Covered Bridge Country” on July 30 through August 2, 2008. ... Read the full article

SBS Farms' Jennifer Alfano and Rock Star Win Championship at Lake Placid Horse Show
Lake Placid, NY - July 1, 2009 - Jennifer Alfano, the rider and trainer for SBS Farms in Buffalo, NY, had a good week at the Lake Placid Horse Show. She and Rock Star, owned by Bright Star 158 LLC, were champions in the Regular Working Hunters. Alfan ... Read the full article

SBS Farms' Jennifer Alfano and Rock Star Place Third in $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby
On Thursday and Friday, March 20-21, Jennifer Alfano of Buffalo, NY, piloted Rock Star, owned by Bright Star 158 LLC to third place in the highly competitive $50,000 USHJA International Hunter Derby. The two round class hosted almost 60 of the country's best hunters and hunter riders. Alfano was fresh off her win in the $10,000 USHJA International Hunter Classic in Ocala, FL, the previous week. ... Read the full article