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Arenus partners with Texas A&M University to research the evaluation and treatment of lameness in horses
Arenus, dedicated to the optimal health, performance and longevity of companion animals, announced it will team with leading equine nutrition researchers at Texas A&M University to evaluate novel products with the potential to impact equine lameness issues. ... Read the full article

Overall Health, Longevity of Horses at Center of Joint Research Project
Researchers at the University of Missouri and Stephens College have joined forces with the Saint Louis Zoo’s Department of Animal Health and Nutrition and a supplement company in a research project for the betterment of horse health. The study examines new technologies in diagnostics, prevention and treatment of lameness in horses, with possible applications for other hoofed mammals. ... Read the full article

Salaries, Benefits, Housing…. Compensation in the Horse Industry
Equimax – the leading horse industry employment service since 1986, has launched a study of horse industry compensation. Finally, information on salaries, benefits, housing, vacation, commissions, bonuses, and more will be available for horse industry jobs free of charge (for a limited time.) Employers will be able to use the results to compare their compensation packages to those of their competition, and job seekers will be able to get a better idea of what they are worth to employers. ... Read the full article

Morris Animal Foundation Offers Equine Health Sponsorship Opportunities
Denver, Colorado, October 2, 2006: Morris Animal Foundation (MAF) provides a unique opportunity for individuals or groups to demonstrate love for and help horses via its animal health study/research sponsorships. MAF has published its 2007 directory ... Read the full article

Winter Equestrian Festival Delivers $57 Million
Wellington, Fl. May 11, 2005 A study just completed for the PBC Tourist Development Council shows that stable owners, and those who take care of their horses, spent $57, 385,000 this spring in Palm Beach County at the Winter Equestrian Festival using ... Read the full article

Texas Horse Industry Delivers $5.2 Billion Annually to State Economy
AUSTIN, Texas, June 29 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas horse industry contributes $3 billion in direct economic impact to the state's economy and generates close to $110 million in annual taxes according to a new study released today by the American Horse ... Read the full article

The Equine Distraction Aid
‘NATURAL IS BETTER” says the University of Edinburgh The Equine Distraction Aid wins out in a study by the University of Edinburgh over the Likit “Tongue Twister” and another UK product called the “Decahedron”. The Equine Distraction Aid is esp ... Read the full article

Preventative Medicine Key to Keeping Horses Healthy
With media headlines warning that West Nile Virus is striking harder this year, horse owners are taking preventative measures to protect the animals they love. Of course, the potentially deadly virus is not the only threat to horse health. Worms, ulcers and a myriad of other issues seek to plague our equine friends. As all veterinarians recommend: The key to horse health is preventing problems before they begin. This is easy to do if you purchase vaccines, wormers, and ulcer preventatives from 1-800-PetMeds. Of course, the cost of equine medications can be high because of the sheer size of the horse, but 1-800-PetMeds offers the lowest prices, making it affordable to keep your horse healthy. ... Read the full article

USRider Urges Drivers to Use Caution at Railroad Crossings
Lexington, Ky. (April 26, 2006) – To enhance the safety of horses and those who travel with horses, USRider has worked with Drs. Tomas and Rebecca Gimenez, experts in large-animal emergency rescue, on a research project to gather and analyze data abo ... Read the full article

WEG 2010 Foundation Selects Official Veterinary Coordinator
The World Games 2010 Foundation, Inc. has selected Dr. A. Kent Allen as the official Veterinary Coordinator of the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games 2010. "Dr. Allen will be a tremendous asset to the 2010 Games," stated Jack Kelly, CEO of the Wo ... Read the full article

AHC Study Finds Significant Economic Impact of Horse Industry
WASHINGTON, DC - The term “backyard horse” does not necessarily spark images of high spending and thousands of jobs. But a closer look reveals that the recreational segment of the horse industry, including the average pleasure rider on their “backyar ... 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

Research Project to Examine Effectiveness of Adjunct Bleeder Treatment
Three organizations to fund study A study that will research the efficacy of aminocaproic acid and conjugated estrogens as treatments for the prevention of exercise-induced pulmonary hemorrhage (EIPH) in horses has been selected to receive a one ... Read the full article

Taking the Reins: Horse Sense for Challenging Times
Stress on the job and at home, fueled by recent financial upheaval and political change, leads to raw nerves, short tempers, and spinning minds. Yet in challenging times, when fear, anger and frustration run amok, a healthy dose of horse sense can help you stay centered, turning crisis into opportunity. ... Read the full article

AQHA Approves EQUIOXX® and Provides Thousands of Competitors an Alternative for Equine Osteoarthritis Pain Relief
DULUTH, GA. - Feb. 6, 2008 - The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Executive Committee approved the use of EQUIOXX® (firocoxib) effective Jan. 1, 2008 - allowing competitors across the country an alternative for relieving equine osteoarthrit ... Read the full article

Field Tests Indicates Effectiveness of Innovative New AIRshod™
Napa, CA—As horsemen continue to look for ways to help horses stay sound longer, an innovative new product may be one of those solutions. AIRshod™ is a state of the art pad that incorporates the shock absorbing qualities of air with a design intended ... Read the full article

Horse Show Industry Confirms Significant Economic Impact
The American Horse Council’s (AHC) Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States study includes some impressive statistics that confirm the significant impact of the horse show industry. Among horse owners, 481,238 are primarily involved ... Read the full article

Study Shows Furosemide Decreases Bleeding into Airways in Racehorses
FORT COLLINS – Furosemide, used in the United States and Canada to treat bleeding into the airways in thoroughbred racehorses, decreases the incidence of hemorrhage according to results of a recent study. The study, conducted by Colorado State Univer ... Read the full article

Portion of Savoie Video Sales to Benefit USDF National Educational Endowment Fund
March 12, 2008 (Lexington, KY) – Jane Savoie, three time Olympic coach and clinician for the United States Dressage Federation Adult Clinic Series, will donate $100 from each sale of her “A Happy Horse” home study course purchased through the USDF We ... Read the full article

Northwest Kinetics Participates in Clinical Trial for Venezuelan Equine Encephalitis Vaccine Candidate
TACOMA, Wash., March 22 /PRNewswire/ -- Northwest Kinetics Inc. in Tacoma, Wash. has entered into a pivotal phase I clinical trial with DVC LLC, a CSC company, for evaluation of the Venezuelan equine encephalitis (VEE) vaccine candidate V3526. VEE is ... Read the full article