More than 250 equine industry representatives attended a dinner to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Gluck Center, a UK Ag Equine program.
âThe 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.â
Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation will fund 16 projects in 2012, totaling $845,646.
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
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.
"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.â
"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.â
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.
A Colorado State University study will look at how equine herpesvirus type 1 may compromise the immune system immediately upon entering the âgateâ of a horseâs respiratory system â the airway and throat â allowing it to spread through the body a
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.