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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

Kathy Anderson Takes the Reins of the American Youth Horse Council President
Kathy Anderson of the University of Nebraska was named President of the American Youth Horse Council at the National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium in Raleigh, North Carolina on March 2, 2008. ... Read the full article

Learn to Recognize Your Horse’s Dental Problems
Horses with dental problems may show obvious signs, such as pain or irritation, or they may show no noticeable signs at all. This is because some horses simply adapt to their discomfort. For this reason, periodic dental examinations are essential to your horse’s health. ... Read the full article

Missy Wryn from “W”Holistic Natural Horsemanship is Featured Trainer of the Month
“The Judges Choice” Chooses Missy Wryn, “W”Holistic Natural Horsemanship® Trainer As Featured Trainer of the Month To read the article click on: http://thejudgeschoice.com/LibraryArticles/Axton-Wryn.htm Excerpt from the article: My special ... Read the full article

University of Kentucky to Announce Several Major Equine Programs
WHO: University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd, Jr., UK College of Agriculture Dean Scott Smith, representatives of the equine industry, and others. WHAT: A significant announcement of several major programs being undertaken by UK which will ... Read the full article

Appaloosa Horse Club Board Votes to Oppose Horse Slaughter Prevention Act
MOSCOW, IDAHO- The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors voted in a Dec. 5th, 2006 meeting to oppose passage of Senate Bill1915 (H.R. 503), the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act. According to President Dennis Dean, “ApHC agrees with ot ... Read the full article

Veterinary Students Receive AAEP Foundation/American Live Stock Scholarships
Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan to pursue a career in equine veterinary practice. ... Read the full article

Five Fundamentals that Translate Under Saddle for a Safer Ride, by Missy Wryn
The newest release of Missy Wryn’s “W”Holistic Horsemanship training DVD’s, Five Fundamentals That Translate Under Saddle for a Safer Ride completes the Starter KIT which includes a WH Rope Halter & Lead Rope, WH Training Stick & String and the first ... Read the full article

American Riding Instructors Association partners with Colleges and Equine Affaire
The American Riding Instructors Association (ARIA) has announced that Instructor Certification Test Centers will be held at eight leading educational institutions in upcoming months. Colleges and universities who will be holding ARIA Test Centers ... Read the full article

Christy Landwehr Takes the Reins of the American Youth Horse Council President
Christy Landwehr of The Certified Horsemanship Association was named President of the American Youth Horse Council at the National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium in Gainesville, Florida on February 5, 2006. Christy has been active in the horse ind ... Read the full article

10 Tips for Preventing Colic
The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized. ... Read the full article

Equine America’s B-L(TM) Solution Earns Top Honors From Horse Journal
B-L(TM) Solution from Equine America, Inc. was ranked as Horse Journal’s top product of the year for 2007. This was the third time in eight years this natural pain relief formula has maintained its #1 ranking in the market. ... Read the full article

Veterinary Students Receive AAEP Foundation/ALSIC Scholarships
Eight veterinary students were recently selected to receive $2,500 scholarships from the American Live Stock Insurance Company (ALSIC) and the AAEP Foundation. The scholarships are presented annually to fourth-year veterinary students who plan to ... Read the full article

Horse Matching-The Fire Horse (Part 2 of 5)
In the Traditional Chinese Medicine thought pattern, five elements—Water, Fire, Wood, Metal and Earth—describe each mammal’s personality and even impact body function. How do these types apply to horses? Your horse’s personality, health and disposition point to his type. Knowing your horse’s constitutional type can help you choose the proper diet and know how to treat him for optimum training results. ... Read the full article

2006 Hambletonian Festival of Racing Includes Cutting-Edge Veterinary Education
New York, NY (August 7, 2006) -- Equine veterinarians from around the country gathered during this first week of August at the Meadowlands Racetrack to participate in a wide range of educational seminars during the 2006 Hambletonian Festival of Racin ... Read the full article

The Humane Society of the United States Applauds Court of Appeals Decision against Horse “Soring”
The Humane Society of the United States applauds a recent decision by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit upholding a U.S. Department of Agriculture ruling that Herbert and Jill Derickson of Tennessee violated the Horse Protection Act when they transported and entered a sored Tennessee Walking Horse, Just American Magic, in a 2002 horse show. ... Read the full article

Sound Horse Conference Approved for 9.75 Continuing Education Credit Hours
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) is pleased to announce that the Ohio Veterinary Medical Licensing Board has approved the Sound Horse Conference for 9.75 hours of continuing education (CE) credit. The conference is being held April 11 and 12, 2008 in Columbus, Ohio at Ohio State University. Soring is a cruel and illegal practice used on gaited horses to create a winning gait for the show ring. The purpose of the conference is to bring together a wide complement of experts, research and resources to address alternatives and solutions so that gaited horses are not sored in the future. ... Read the full article

The Humane Society of the U.S. Announces $10,000 Reward for Information on Horse Soring
(March 19, 2008)—The Humane Society of the United States has announced it will offer a reward of $10,000 for information leading to the arrest and conviction of any violator of Tennessee’s “horse soring” law, which prohibits the deliberate infliction ... Read the full article

Paper Highlights a Bright Future For Equine Research
In the past two decades, huge advances have been made in our understanding of many equine diseases. But we have a lot more to learn before we can truly improve the way many of these diseases are prevented or treated. One simply needs to consider the ... 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