The Rutgers Equine Science Center and Rutgers Cooperative Extension will be hosting a seminar on horse management and training techniques this winter, keeping topics centered on the program’s theme: “Why Do They Do That? Behavior and Training of Horses” The seminar is scheduled to run from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on Feb. 14, 2016, and will feature presentations by … Read More
More Midwest Horse Fair Clinicians Announced
The Midwest Horse Fair has confirmed that two popular clinicians will return for the upcoming event, held in Madison, WI from April 15-17, 2016. Wild west show performer John S. Payne and renowned bitting expert Dale Myler are the latest additions to the Fair’s growing list of performances by internationally-renowned icons, including John and Josh Lyons, Stacy Westfall, Guy McLean, … Read More
TCA Stallion Season Auction Dates Announced
The Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) will hold its 26th annual Stallion Season Auction on Jan. 4-9, 2016. The event features a five-day online auction of high-quality stallion seasons, culminating with a live Select Stallion Season Auction on Jan. 9 at the Keeneland Entertainment Center in Lexington, Kentucky. The annual auction is a major fundraiser for TCA, a charitable 501 … Read More
Purdue to Host Educational Horseman's Forum
The Purdue University College of Veterinary Medicine will open its doors to horse owners and equine industry professionals this February for the annual Purdue Veterinary Medicine Horseman’s Forum. The educational program will take place February 6, 2016, at Lynn Hall on the school’s West Lafayette, Indiana campus. The forum will be presented as a one-day educational seminar, serving as a … Read More
The Catch-Ride Of A Lifetime
11-year-old Alayna Applegate, of Ewing, Kentucky, rode into the history books of saddle seat equitation at this year’s American Royal UPHA National Championship Horse Show, demonstrating confidence, horsemanship, and an unbelievable story of success as she claimed the title of this year’s United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA) Junior Challenge Cup Grand Champion. Showing as a 10-year-old, Alayna was one of … Read More
AQHA 2016 Rulebook Now Available
The AQHA Official Handbook of Rules and Regulations is now available for AQHA members to download online in PDF format or request a printed copy. The rulebook is also available via the AQHA Rulebook App. The AQHA rulebook represents corporation bylaws, rules and regulations of registration, rules and regulations of racing, rules and regulations of shows, amateur and youth division … Read More
New USEF Vaccination Requirements for 2016
The USEF Board of Directors has approved an addition to the rule book regarding vaccination requirements at federation-licensed events. Beginning December 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a USEF-licensed competition must possess documentation of both Equine Influenza Virus and Equine Herpes Virus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations. Vaccinations must have occurred within six months prior to entering the facility. The occurrence … Read More
Zoetis Releases Equine Leptospirosis Vaccine
Zoetis announced the introduction of an exciting new vaccine this week. Lepto EQ Innovator is the first and only vaccine licensed for use in horses to aid in the prevention of leptospirosis caused by Leptospira interrogans serovar Pomona, known as L. pomona. Equine leptospirosis is an infectious bacterial disease caused by members of the Leptospira species of bacteria. Leptospira interrogans … Read More
Drug for Equine Insulin-Resistance In Development
Jaguar Animal Health, Inc announced earlier this month that the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has issued Notices of Allowance in two pending patent applications for NP-500, licensed exclusively by the Company for veterinary use. NP-500 is the active pharmaceutical ingredient (API) in candidates for drug products to treat and manage diseases related to equine insulin-resistance, potentially including deadly … Read More
The 2016 AQHA Calendar Has Arrived
The 2016 AQHA Calendar is now available at Quarter Horse Outfitters. Earlier in the year, AQHA encouraged members to submit photos of an American Quarter Horse for a photo contest. After receiving more than 430 submissions, the top 100 finalists were selected by AQHA and American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame & Museum staff to be displayed at the 2015 … Read More