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Important Changes to the USEF Therapeutic Drug Rule Regarding NSAIDs Become Effective April 1, 2010
From the USEF Equine Drugs and Medication Program
At this year’s USEF Annual Meeting held January 13-17, 2010, an important rule change was approved affecting the use of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in competition horses. Over the years, ongoing veterinary research has revealed that not only is there little or no benefit to administering more than one NSAID to a horse for most medical concerns, it can actually cause potentially harmful, even severe side effects.
Motivated by its commitment to the welfare of the horse, the USEF Board of Directors voted to amend its Therapeutic Drug Rule and restrict use to a single NSAID beginning December 1, 2011. Both the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) and the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) support the rule change, and USEF joins other organizations including the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) and Equine Canada in making this important rule change.
Mar 13, 2010, 00:04
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AMERICAN MORGAN HORSE ASSOCIATION HONORS ITS OWN AT ANNUAL CONVENTION
Nearly 300 members of the American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) traveled to the Bluegrass State of Kentucky, February 17-20 to attend its annual convention. Between seminars, auctions, and farm tours in Lexington, they also took time to honor those who have dedicated their time and devotion to the Morgan breed on the evening of Friday, February 19.
Man of the Year and Woman of the Year awards honor those individuals for their continued support of the breed throughout the year. This year's honorees were Roger Barricklow of Sardinia, Ohio, and Connie Barker of Carmichael, California.
Mar 4, 2010, 15:50
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CELEBRATING THE MORGAN HORSE IN LEXINGTON
The Morgan horse breed was celebrated in Lexington, Kentucky, at the 2010 American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Annual Convention, held February 17-20.
"The true measure of a successful convention is the satisfaction and feedback the Board and staff hear from attendees," said AMHA Executive Director, Julie M. Broadway. "By all accounts, the 2010 convention was not only successful in terms of being educational and informative, but fun too! The convention committee did a great job with fabulous farm tours, great historical topics, and some excellent present day learning experiences. We had something for everyone."
Mar 4, 2010, 15:49
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EquiFest of Kansas - A Success!
Nearly 17,000 people gathered at the Wichita, Kansas Coliseum February 12, 13 and 14, for the thirteenth annual EquiFest of Kansas. “We had a fantastic weekend! Crowds enjoyed 3 days of exciting equine entertainment, clinics with world-class equine industry experts, stallion and breed demonstrations, the Kid’s Corral with fun activities for youngsters, a Judging Contest and shopping at our gigantic trade show!” said Pattie Stalder, Administrator for the Kansas Horse Council that produces EquiFest.
Mar 4, 2010, 13:40
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Tonya Garrison Joins Wide World of Horses
The award-winning TV show Wide World of Horses has announced that Tonya Garrison, former field editor for the American Quarter Horse Journal, has come on board as the show's Marketing Coordinator. Garrison, currently of Amarillo, Texas, will bring her vast knowledge and connections of the Western horse industry. She is already an award-winning writer, having earned a National Reining Horse Association Vaquero Media Award, the National Reining Breeders Classic Media Award, and numerous American Horse Publications and Livestock Publications laurels.
Mar 4, 2010, 13:29
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Campfire Cowgirls & Cowboys
Dear Friend of Cowboy Culture,
Tin Pan South (TPS) takes place in Nashville, Tennessee, each spring. It is the largest fundraising event for the Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI). Since its inception seventeen years ago, TPS has grown to include over 250 songwriters performing at over seventy shows throughout the week. In addition to the shows, TPS offers daily networking activities, including the opportunity to attend an interview with legendary guest songwriters.
Mar 4, 2010, 12:57
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Desert Cowboys Express to hit the rails
The Desert Cowboys Express™ is about to hit the steel rails of Southern Colorado. The National Day of the Cowboy 501(c)3 and the Rio Grande Scenic Railroad have engineered a special event to honor the Desert Cowboys; a unique group of men and women who served in the deserts of the Middle East. These brave citizens left ranches, homesteads, and farms, to promote freedom in foreign lands. In the superior execution of their duties, the Desert Cowboys demonstrated that Cowboys are as adaptable and resourceful as ever. “Ride with Pride,” as we recognize this special group of soldiers and DOD civilians at a festival of cowboy culture where they’ll be presented with a National Day of the Cowboy 2010 Cowboy Keeper Award featuring “Simple Things,” the artwork of artist, Jim Clements.
Mar 4, 2010, 12:55
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Purina Announces “Live from Lexington” Blog Contest
Two grand-prize winners will receive a chance to report from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky
Land O’Lakes Purina Feed is excited to announce the Purina® “Live from Lexington” Contest, an opportunity for horse lovers everywhere to showcase their blogging skills for a chance to attend and report live from the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games TM in Lexington, Ky. The contest is sponsored by Purina Mills, LLC and co-sponsored by EquiSearch (www.EquiSearch.com) and Active Travel. Contestants can learn more about “Live from Lexington” and enter online at www.LiveFromLexington.com.
Mar 4, 2010, 12:33
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Purina Brings Longview Equine Research Farm to Local HOW Horse
For more than 70 years, Purina’s Longview Equine Research Farm in Gray Summit, Mo. has been dedicated to defining and delivering the best in equine health and nutrition. This year, Purina is packing up the best of the research farm and taking it to local HOW® Horse Owner’s Workshops where consumers will learn the latest in equine nutrition, health and maintenance care, veterinary issues, Purina research projects, training techniques, gear and more.
“We have brought hundreds of horse owners to our research farm to learn more about Purina equine research,” said Brant Gilbert, marketing manager, Horse Business Group. “The positive feedback has been so overwhelming that we want to share the research farm with all horse owners and have decided to bring elements of our farm to each local Purina HOW® meeting.”
Feb 26, 2010, 08:01
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'DANCING WITH WOLVES' AUTHOR TO SPEAK AT EQUINE VOICES FUNDRAISER
Michael Blake, author of the Academy Award-winning screenplay and motion picture "Dances with Wolves," will make an appearance at the 6th annual Fundraiser for Equine Voices Rescue and Sanctuary. Blake, an outspoken advocate for America’s Wild Horses, will talk on the plight of these majestic symbols of American freedom and what we, as citizens, can do ensure their survival.
The sixth annual Fundraiser to benefit Equine Voices Rescue & Sanctuary ”A Very Special Horse Event,” will take place on Saturday March 6, 2010 from 11:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at the Brandi Fenton Memorial Park, 3482 E. River Rd in Tucson, AZ, 85718.
Feb 26, 2010, 08:00
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Pet Talk - First Aid for Pets
‘Be prepared’ is good advice especially if there is an emergency. To be better prepared in a pet emergency, a pet first aid kit is beneficial.
“The biggest advantage for having a pet first aid kit would be so that you can concentrate on what you can do for your pet constructively rather than looking all over the place for something that might ‘work’ but is less than ideal,” notes Dr. James Barr, clinical assistant professor, Texas A&M University, College of Veterinary Medicine.
“The preparation of a pet emergency kit will allow you to mentally prepare for a problem,” says Barr. “A waterproof plastic bin is the perfect container as it will keep the items in it from being ruined so that they will be available in an emergency.”
Feb 26, 2010, 07:59
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Clydesdales, Cockatoos and Capuchin Monkeys Agree: 'No Animals Were
Sunday might have been a tough day for the Colts, but it was a great day for frogs, dogs, Clydesdales, elephants and other creatures featured in some of the eagerly awaited Super Bowl ads.
Americans were treated to nine commercials that featured a wide array of animals, including a hyena, leopard, woodchuck, bull, cockatoo, Capuchin monkey, chickens, frogs, snakes, horses and dogs. And while these ads placed many animals in comical situations, most advertisers made sure that Certified Animal Safety Representatives™ from American Humane’s Film & TV Unit were on the set to ensure that the animals were safe during filming.
Feb 26, 2010, 07:59
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Buffalo Bill Look-Alikes Invited to Compete for Gold At St. Joseph, Mo.’s Pony Express Sesquicentennial
Do you—or someone you know—resemble legendary 1860s frontiersman and Pony Express Rider Buffalo Bill Cody? If so, the Pony Express National Museum in St. Joseph, Mo., invites you to compete for $500 in gold coins on Thursday, April 1. The contest will be one of the highlights of the Pony Express Sesquicentennial Celebration, April 1-3.
“We are looking for the older Buffalo Bill character of 1900 to1917, complete with flowing white hair and his famous white goatee, who toured with his Wild West Show in later years,” said Sesquicentennial Co-chairman Jim Conlon. “Buffalo Bill also was a trapper, bullwhacker, Civil War soldier and a famous horseman, as well as one of the first Pony Express riders.”
Feb 26, 2010, 07:58
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Judson College Equine Team Scores High in Georgia Show
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| The Judson College equestrian team displays their winning ribbons from the recent IHSA show. The team includes (front row, from left) Sarah Dunn, Samantha Marcella, Andrea Luckie and Heather Hodge and (back row) Megan Kingsmore, Lindy Cowart, Corey Finlay and Meagan Bennett. |
Judson College equestrians acquitted themselves well at the Intercollegiate Horse Show Association competition hosted by Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) on Feb. 6. The show was at Linda's School of Riding in Conyers and included two western shows in one day beginning at 9 a.m.
During the first show, Joy Hays of Wetumpka placed second in "Open Reining" and earned enough points to make her eligible for the upcoming IHSA Western Regional Show to be held later this month. She also placed fourth in "Open Western Horsemanship."
Feb 26, 2010, 00:22
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Newest Breyer Horse model features American Paint Horse
One of the American Paint Horse Association’s most highly decorated show horses, Fleetstreet Max, has been immortalized as Breyer horse model No. 1135 as part of the company’s 2010 Spring Collection. The overo gelding, known as “Max” is owned, trained and shown by Alisa Bernhard and was bred by her mother Sue Bernhard, both of Fieldstone Farms in Germantown, Wis. The first official model recently arrived at the farm.
Feb 25, 2010, 08:31
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TWOMBLY PERFORMANCE HORSE SALE May 8, 2010
Performance:
Friday, May 7 @ 5:00pm
Saturday, May 8 @ 9:00am
At our ranch near Scottsbluff, Nebraska
We are now accepting consignments. Deadline March 25. Please consign early as we are taking a limited number of horses.
If you are looking for a gelding please contact us for a catalog. We have put together an excellent set of horses this spring. We also offer a soundness guarantee.
If you would like a catalog or a consignment form please reply to this email or call us at 308-783-1866
Have a great week,
Dan & Ann Twombly
www.twomblyarena.com
Feb 25, 2010, 08:29
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Organizers: 2010 San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show will be bigger, better
Preparations for the 2010 San Antonio International Farm and Ranch Show, to be held on Oct. 14-16, are under way, and this year’s show will feature more live and interactive exhibits, according to organizers.
As with the 2009 show, admission is free and the event will be held on the San Antonio Livestock Exposition grounds, 3201 East Houston/One AT&T Center Parkway.
Feb 25, 2010, 08:27
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A Weekend of Exciting Events Will Kick Off The Pony Express Sesquicentennial in St. Joseph, Mo.
Before the transcontinental railroad and the telegraph, there was the Pony Express. The legendary overland mail service began on April 3,1860, as a lone rider left the Pikes Peak Stables in St. Joseph, Mo., and rode into history. To celebrate the 150th anniversary of this landmark event, St. Joseph has scheduled an exciting and diverse lineup of events and activities, starting April 1-3; a complete list is attached.
The Pony Express National Museum will be the site of numerous sesquicentennial events, starting on Thursday, April 1, with a Buffalo Bill Look-Alike Contest; the winner will receive $500 in gold coins. The celebration will continue on Friday and Saturday, April 2-3, when visitors will enjoy re-enactments of James Gang train robberies (Jesse met his end in St. Joseph), plus exhibits, displays, demonstrations and much more.
Feb 25, 2010, 08:16
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Warning about a new deadly horse disease
King Ranch is the epicenter of a monthslong outbreak of a deadly horse disease rarely seen in the United States that kills as many as 20 percent that it infects.
As of Jan. 20, 364 cases of equine piroplasmosis had been confirmed. Of those, 289 are on King Ranch. The rest are scattered across Texas, Alabama, California, Florida, Indiana,Louisiana, Minnesota, North Carolina, New Jersey, Tennessee, Utah and Wisconsin, according to the World Animal Health Information System.
Feb 25, 2010, 08:11
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SHOT Annual Convention and Year End Banquet a Success
The 2010 Stock Horse of Texas Annual Convention was held in conjunction with the Ranching Heritage Weekend of the Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo. Kicking off the event was the SHOT-APHA Smackdown that featured 12 SHOT members and 12 Paint Horse Association members in a head-to-head competition. Riders who finished as the Top 3 in 2009 in the Open, Non Pro, Novice and Youth divisions competed on behalf of SHOT.
“We had a great crowd in the Justin Arena for the SHOT-APHA Smackdown,” said Kim Lindsey, SHOT Executive Director. “The Smackdown serves as a great way to generate interest in stock horse competitions. It really showcases our event, and the Paint Horse Association’s event that is very similar to SHOT competitions.”
Feb 22, 2010, 11:39
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Ranch Horse Clinic and Competition 26, 27 & 28 February 2010,
LaMesa, NM Ranch Horse competitors, I wanted to drop you a couple reminders as we get closer to our event. As part of the check in at the event we will be asking for your current coggins paperwork. Most of us are still shoveling snow but dig out your ponies and get their test completed if you haven’t already.
We are really excited to see each of you and welcome the newcomers to our 2010 competition year. If you want your points to count toward the year end you must submit your NVRHA membership. We can discuss this more on Friday morning of the Clinic. Also, I have asked the Horsemans club from NMSU to come out and help support us. They are planning to do some grilling at lunch each day to help feed us. I encourage you to support their club and help them raise some club funds while filling your bellies. They are not getting paid to be there.
Feb 22, 2010, 11:33
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Additional Clinicians Announced for “Ride with the Experts”
Enjoy the Rocky MountainHorse Expo (March 12-14 in Denver) from your favorite seat—the saddle. The“Ride with the Experts” program still has openings and now, it’s expanding. Riders now have the option of applying to ride with their choices of 12 outstanding horsemen and women. Most recently, the Expo has added Charles Wilhelm, Art Kiger and Ruben Villasenior to the list of nationally
recognized experts who are opening the arena gate to student participants at the Expo.
Already on the list are:Gerrie & Jeff Barnes, Debbie Bibb, Cody Crow, Ryan Gingerich, Star Hughes,Bob Olson, Tammy Pate, Richard Shrake, and Moses Woodson. For more information and to sign up, visit www.RockyMountainHorseExpo.com or call (303)292-4981.
Feb 22, 2010, 11:28
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Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas
Please join us for our second appearance at the Best Little Cowboy Gathering in Texas on March 12 and 13th in La Grange. The music presentations for the week-end are awesome!
Allen will present our lead Exhibition horses Navegador, Dos and Rafiq in a Circus Style Liberty Act on Friday night. On Saturday we will be hosting Trick Horse Training cllinics throughout the day and there are other horse clinics too. Please check the Cowboy Gathering web site for a complete line up.
www.bestlittlecowboygathering.org
email: suesmonet@aol.com
phone: 512-264-0442
web: http://www.imagineahorse.com
Feb 22, 2010, 10:43
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ASPIRING PHOTOGRAPHERS & UNDER 18 ARTISTS COMPETE TO BENEFIT DAISY MOUNTAIN
Do you believe that Daisy Mountain’s uniqueness and beauty can be capture in photos and/or art? North Country Conservancy (NCC), leader of efforts to preserve the natural landscape and wildlife habitat in the Daisy Mountain/Anthem/New River/Desert Hills/North Phoenix region, is holding their third annual contest to give you a chance to do just that.
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The North Country Conservancy 2010 Photo – Art Contest has two components.
1. Photo Contest – Open to all photographers regardless of age, whether professional, amateur, artist, student, or hobbyist.
2. Art Contest – Open to all participants 18 years of age or younger. Parent/legal guardian consent is required.
Feb 22, 2010, 10:42
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SEARCHING FOR THE WORLD'S GREATEST EQUESTRIAN TRAINERS!
This is your once-in-a-lifetime chance to become a MAJOR TELEVISION STAR and win huge prize money!
Nationwide – 10 February 2010
“The Greatest Horse Show On Earth” is a brand new television show that is a hybrid between a reality and educational show! The producers of The Greatest Horse Show On Earth are looking for all trainers, all disciplines who are seeking fame and fortune! Trainers do not have to be certified BUT all trainers must adhere to non-abusive, safe and effective training at all times. The producers encourage HUGE personalities and they want to see your very best skills under saddle and/or ground training your horse(s). They are looking for the very best in horsemanship and showmanship for their television star!
Feb 15, 2010, 09:51
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