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  • Free EEE Vaccinations Sponsored by NY State Senator

    New York State Senator Patty Ritchie has announced she’s sponsoring two, no-cost Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) vaccine clinics for horses this week. The New Haven clinic will be from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday June 29 at the New Haven Highway Department on

    Flossie Sellers - June 26, 2012 11:19

  • New Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies

    Purina® has introduced a new Feed for Miniature Horses and Ponies. The new feed is specially formulated to meet the unique nutritional needs of miniature horses and ponies.

    Flossie Sellers - May 26, 2011 16:57

  • Pfizer Forms Partnership to Advance Equine Research

    Pfizer Animal Health and The Hippolia Foundation — a network of leading French equine institutions — have formed a strategic partnership to advance equine health through research and educational programs.

    Flossie Sellers - June 26, 2012 11:38

  • AAEP Providing Relief Funds

    Relief organizations responding to equine emergencies in the aftermath of a series of destructive storms this spring are eligible for funding from the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Foundation.

    Flossie Sellers - May 30, 2011 10:23

  • Free Vet Treatment for Colorado Wildfire Horse Victims

    Veterinarians from the Colorado State University Veterinary Teaching Hospital have come to the aid of livestock victims of the northern Colorado wildfire. Led by Dr. Brian Miller, the[no-glossary] team has seen about 150 horses plus many alpacas, llamas,

    Flossie Sellers - June 27, 2012 11:09

  • Horse Protection Regulations

    The Humane Society of the United States applauds the United States Department of Agriculture for proposing changes to its Horse Protection Act regulations that are intended to improve enforcement of the four-decades-old federal law.

    Flossie Sellers - May 30, 2011 13:54

  • Protecting Equines in Hot Weather

    With July approaching, wildfires consuming acreage in the West, and temperatures climbing in many areas, horses and other equines will be facing temperatures that can lead to heat stroke, heat exhaustion, and possible fatalities.

    Flossie Sellers - June 27, 2012 16:01

  • Protecting Horses at Cal Expo

    The Western States Horse Expo is announcing that its thirteenth presentation of the event will be the best ever. In light of the recent concern about Equine Herpes Virus, the event management has taken extraordinary measures to protect the horses that

    Flossie Sellers - May 30, 2011 14:03

  • Winter Driving Tips for Horse Owners

    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 15, 2011 13:10

  • Keep Horse Comfortable During Winter Travel

    One of the most confusing decisions when trailering in cold weather is whether to blanket your horse, said Neva Kittrell Scheve, author and equine travel expert. Horses are very comfortable in cold conditions, and most will travel very well during the wi

    Flossie Sellers - November 15, 2011 13:37

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