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Illinois Senate: Miniature Horses Are Acceptable Service Animals

HUFFINGTON POST -- MAY 17, 2012 -- For Illinoisans who would benefit from a service animal that aren't too keen on dogs, the state Senate passed a bill Tuesday that adds a new alternative option: miniature horses...

May 18, 2012 in Industry News & Information

Video Shows 'Cruel and Inhumane Practice' Used to Train Horses

CNN -- MAY 18, 2012 -- An undercover video shows horses being struck with sticks and subjected to "soring," an illegal process in which chemicals are placed on their lower legs in an effort to induce the signature Tennessee Walking Horse...

May 18, 2012 in Industry News & Information

Summary & Status of Recent EHV-1 Incidents

AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL -- MAY 17, 2012 -- Over the last several days there has been an increase in Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) disease notifications through various online articles and social media...

May 17, 2012 in Industry News & Information

What You Should Know Before Your Next Competition :: How Congress Can Affect Your Ability to Show Your Horse

AMERICAN HORSE COUNCIL -- MAY 15, 2012 -- If you are competing in a horse show this weekend, you might not realize it, but decisions made in Washington, D.C. impact you and your ability to show your horse.

May 15, 2012 in Industry News & Information

Equine Influenza Has Raised Its Ugly Head in Europe on the Eve of the London Olympics.

WEEKLY TIMES -- MAY 15, 2012 -- A confirmed case of the disease has been reported at an event at La Baule, in northwest France. The horse had been competing at an event at Le Touquet, in northeast France, two weeks previously.

May 15, 2012 in Industry News & Information

West Nile Innovator® Joins Pfizer Animal Health Line of Equine Vaccines

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE -- MADISON, NJ -- MAY 5, 2012 -- The trusted West Nile Innovator® West Nile virus (WNV) vaccine has moved to the Pfizer Animal Health brand with an updated package and label.

May 15, 2012 in Industry News & Information

Ward Retires Sapphire

THE EQUESTRIAN NEWS -- MAY 15, 2012 -- McLain Ward announced Monday that he is retiring his Olympic mount Sapphire, who helped bring home the Gold in 2004 and 2008. The Belgian Warmblood mare is 17 this year, and sat out most of the 2011 season...

May 15, 2012 in Industry News & Information

UPDATE: Herpes Discovered; Doug Co. Stables Quarantined

ABC NEWS -- MAY 14, 2012 -- DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. -- The Castlewood Equestrian Center in Franktown has been placed under quarantine, according to the Colorado Department of Agriculture.

May 14, 2012 in Industry News & Information

Equine Herpes Case Raises Concerns Among Colorado Horse Owners

FOX NEWS 31 -- MAY 12, 2012 -- Franktown, Colo. -- State veterinary officials say they’re keeping a close eye on a Franktown equestrian center after a horse there contracted a deadly virus known as EHV or horse herpes.

May 14, 2012 in Industry News & Information

Suspected Equine Herpes Cases Reported in Tennessee

NASHVILLE -- MAY 9, 2012 -- The Tennessee Department of Agriculture has received reports of suspected cases of Equine Herpes Virus (EHV-1) infection in horses that participated in a recent trail ride in Tennessee.

May 11, 2012 in Industry News & Information

  • Helmets

    I also believe that all riders should wear safety helmet. I've heard a lot of riders, especially th...

    Hidden Farm | Putting a Lid On It

  • Helmet Rules

    I firmly believe that all riders, regardless of age or discipline, should be required to wear helme...

    Robynne Catheron | Putting a Lid On It

  • consistent rule

    The helmet rule needs to be consistent. When at a rated dressage show, the announcer kept telling ...

    julie | Putting a Lid On It

  • helmet rules

    My $40 helmet saved my life! ALL riders should be required to wear helmets even while working on t...

    Pinnie Sears | Putting a Lid On It

  • Agreed.

    Thank you for a great article and pointing out the changes and improvements to helmets, too. I don...

    DR. REBECCA GIMENEZ | Putting a Lid On It

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