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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

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

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

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

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

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

TOBA to Hold New Owner Seminar During Saratoga Meet
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association announced today that it will conduct a New Owner Seminar on Friday, August 10, at the Beresford Gallery in Saratoga Springs, N.Y. The seminar, sponsored by Blood-Horse Pub ... Read the full article

The Equine Foot, Recession-Proof Business Strategies are Focus of AAEP Meetings
The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ summer education event, Focus on the Foot and the 17th Annual Practice Management Seminar, will provide a comprehensive continuing education package for equine practitioners July 19-21 in Columbus, Oh ... Read the full article

TOBA to Hold New Owner Seminar in Hallandale Beach, Florida
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced today that it will conduct a New Owner Seminar on Friday, February 22, at the Hampton Inn, directly across from Gulfstream Park, in Hallandale Beach, Florida. The se ... Read the full article

Upcoming AHP Seminars Lexington 2009
The 2010 AHP Annual Seminar will celebrate its 40th anniversary in Lexington, Kentucky, on June 17-19. AHP will be in Lexington only a few months prior to 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), a major world equestrian event held for the first time in the USA. These are two great reasons for AHP members to visit Lexington, Kentucky in 2010. ... 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

TOBA announces 2009 Seminar Schedule
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) has announced its 2009 seminar and clinic schedule. The schedule includes three new owner seminars, a three-day breeding clinic and three pedigree and conformation clinics. TOBA’s goal is to provide industry participants with the knowledge necessary to improve their likelihood for success in the Thoroughbred business. The seminars, sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, will feature discussions by industry experts. The 2009 seminar schedule is as follows: ... Read the full article

And the Winner is….
The AHP Seminar in New Orleans, Louisiana, will be held on June 25-27, 2009 at the New Orleans Marriott at the Convention Center in the Warehouse District. There are many nicknames for the Crescent City, but AHP members put on their thinking caps and came up with 73 unique suggestions. ... Read the full article

TOBA to Hold New Owner Seminar at Kentucky Derby Museum
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced today that it will conduct a New Owner Seminar on Thursday, May 1, at the Kentucky Derby Museum in Louisville, Ky. The seminar, sponsored by Blood-Horse Publications, will feature discussions on industry business issues, options for acquiring horses including partnerships, auctions and claiming as well as a discussion about veterinary topics. Speakers include Davant Latham, Tom Amoss, Billy Koch, Jack Wolf, Todd Pletcher and many more. ... Read the full article

UK 4-H Horse Program to host riding seminar
LEXINGTON, Ky. (May 6, 2009) – The University of Kentucky College of Agriculture’s 4-H Horse Program will host a riding seminar by world-renowned sports biomechanics lecturer, Colleen Kelly, Saturday, May 16 at the Woodford County Cooperative Extensi ... Read the full article

TOBA to Launch New Owner Seminar Webcast
The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) announced today that it will webcast the New Owner Seminar that was held on February 22 in Hallandale Beach, Fla. The webcast will be available for viewing on TOBA.org and BloodHorse.com beginning Wednesday, April 16. ... Read the full article

Germany to Host European Paint Horse and Cutting Judging Seminar
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Do you want to be an American Paint Horse Association (APHA) judge in Europe? Your next opportunity is the 2007 APHA European Judges Seminar, to be held jointly with the National Cutting Horse Association’s (NCHA) Germany affiliate, ... Read the full article

TOBA Announces 2008 Seminar Schedule
LEXINGTON, Ky. -- The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) has announced its 2008 seminar and clinic schedule. The schedule includes four new owner seminars, a three-day breeding clinic and two pedigree and conformation clinics. TOBA’ ... 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

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