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  • New Chair Named for Gluck Equine Research Center

    Case Clay, president and chief executive officer of Three Chimneys Farm, was named chair of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation’s board of directors at its October meeting. Art Zubrod, manager of Brittany Farm, was named [no-glos

    Flossie Sellers - November 14, 2012 08:24

  • Winter Weather Challenges for Horse Travelers

    With the change of seasons, USRider – the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians – reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance th

    Flossie Sellers - November 14, 2012 08:44

  • New Equine Research Center Opens at U of Tennessee

    The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is opening a new facility devoted to horse farm management.  The Equine Extension and Research Center will serve to educate horse owners on horse health and nutrition.  The new center is located at th

    Flossie Sellers - November 14, 2012 09:29

  • Who Reins Supreme Raising Funds for Equine Professionals in Need

     World-class dressage, show jumping, hunter, and polo teams will show off their newfound skills in the reining ring at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) fundraiser, Who Reins Supreme?.

    Flossie Sellers - November 15, 2012 08:05

  • Equine Health Facility Dedicated at Penn Vet New Bolton Center

    On Wednesday, November 7th the newest building on the Penn Vet New Bolton Center Campus was dedicated. The building is the Ilona English Equine Performance Evaluation Facility (EPEF).

    Flossie Sellers - November 15, 2012 09:42

  • Research Confirms that Horses Remember Training Years Later

    Writing in Horse Science News, Liz  Osborn confirms what horse owners have known for some time about the ability of horses to remember previous training.

    Flossie Sellers - November 19, 2012 12:39

  • A Mirror May Be Horse's Best Friend

    Researchers have uncovered an easy way to calm horses that are nervous about traveling alone in a trailer. Horses and ponies generally feel more comfortable sharing a trailer in the company of another equine. But when only one horse is being transported,

    Flossie Sellers - November 19, 2012 12:58

  • AVMA and AAEP Issue Statement Supporting HPA Amendments of 2012

    Today, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a joint statement of support for H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.

    Flossie Sellers - November 20, 2012 12:24

  • Documentary Takes a Harsh Look at the Lives of US Horses

    Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed is a new documentary that deals with the complexities of the  treatment and slaughter of wid and domestic horses and burros for consumption of people in other countries.

    Flossie Sellers - November 23, 2012 15:06

  • Alert! Donations Needed for Winter Feed Drive for Horses

    Straight to the horse’s mouth! is an appropriate slogan for SAFE  which is a grass roots organization that is making a major league difference for horses.

    Flossie Sellers - November 24, 2012 11:27

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