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30 Years of Improving Horse Health, Well-Being Celebrated by UK Gluck Equine Research Center

More than 250 equine industry representatives attended a dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gluck Center, a UK Ag Equine program.

New ASTM Standards for Helmets for Horse Enthusiasts Coming January 2016

”The most common reason among horse back riders for admission to hospital and death are head injuries. About 70,000 people go to the emergency room each year for equestrian-related injuries.”

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation Funds 16 Projects

Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will fund 16 projects in 2012, totaling $845,646.

Help for Those Grieving for their Horses and Pets

Very few resources exist for people who lose their beloved companion animals, like dogs, cats or horses, but now, Together In Grief, Easing Recovery a new program in the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine is designed to help people work

Leading Horseracing Organizations Partner with UK to Support Research Efforts to Improve Surface Safety

The selection and maintenance of racing surfaces has the potential to reduce catastrophic injury rates by providing a consistent surface which also helps making sound decisions for the welfare of horses.

Receive $1000 per Head for Housing and Gentling Mustangs and Burros Through the Storefront Program

"The Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF) is expanding its Storefront Training and Adoption Program in hopes of offering more gentled mustangs and burros to the public through a national trainer base.”

New Company Launches Service to Review Animal Care and Custody Facilities

"Animal Care and Custody Assessment Associates is focused on ensuring that animals are being given the best care possible and specializes in reviewing boarding facilities and transporters for Horses, Dogs, and Cats.”

RMTC Adopts Therapeutic Medication Guidelines for Race Horses

The RMTC board of directors has adopted recommendations for thresholds and withdrawal times for four therapeutic medications identified by the RCI for use in race horses, including procaine penicillin, lidocaine, detomidine and xylazine.

CSU Equine Herpesvirus-1 Research Study

A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the “gate” of a horse’s respiratory system – the airway and throat – allowing it to spread through the body a

Dressage Rider Hones Skills in Germany

Monica Burssens, daughter of international dressage rider Patrick and Marisol Burssens recently spent a month nurturing her skills in the dressage arena with renowned German master Klaus Balkenhol.

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