Two TX Horses Killed by Swarm of Bees
June 18, 2014 Comments Off on Two TX Horses Killed by Swarm of Bees
According to a report by KTXS 12, two horses in Callahan County, Texas were killed by a swarm of bees, recently. Although the horse owner tried to save the animals, they sustained hundreds of stings and had to be euthanized. Click here to read more.
Continue reading …Horse Owner Sues Transporter For Wreck Involving Death of Two Horses
June 13, 2014 Comments Off on Horse Owner Sues Transporter For Wreck Involving Death of Two HorsesA California horse owner has filed a complaint against a transportation firm, alleging that the transporter is responsible for a wreck that killed two horses and injured several others.
Continue reading …Update on Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas- Three More Horses Identified
June 12, 2014 Comments Off on Update on Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas- Three More Horses IdentifiedTwo additional cases of VS have been confirmed in horses in South Texas. On June 5, 2014, one case involving two horses was identified in Hidalgo County (Approximately 24 miles northwest of Edinburg, TX). The third case of VS was confirmed on June 9 in one horse in Hidalgo County (3 miles northwest of Edinburg). These two cases are unrelated. Both VS cases tested positive for the New Jersey serotype.
Continue reading …2018 FEI World Equestrian Games is Coming to Canada
June 10, 2014 Comments Off on 2018 FEI World Equestrian Games is Coming to Canada
To accommodate the best in the world coming to Canadian soil to vie for the podium in 2018, the Bromont Olympic Equestrian Park will also be expanded and enhanced so the eight FEI disciplines of jumping, dressage, eventing, para-dressage, reining, driving, endurance and vaulting will have top-notch, world class competition facilities.
Continue reading …$4.7 Million Will Rogers Construction is Underway!
June 6, 2014 Comments Off on $4.7 Million Will Rogers Construction is Underway!
The 145’ x 300’ Pavilion will comfortably accommodate a 125’ x 250’ covered open-air arena with covered access to the Richardson-Bass Building and the John Justin Arena.
Continue reading …43 Horses Successfully Evacuated During San Diego Wildfire
May 30, 2014 Comments Off on 43 Horses Successfully Evacuated During San Diego Wildfire
“Valenti Equestrian Club staff were alerted immediately of the rapidly advancing fire danger from the Bernardo Fire and rose to the occasion regarding immanent threat to the horses.”
Continue reading …Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Five Horses in SW Texas
May 28, 2014 Comments Off on Vesicular Stomatitis Detected in Five Horses in SW TexasVS can cause blisters and sores in the mouth and on the tongue, muzzle, teats or hooves of horses, cattle, swine, sheep, goats, llamas and a number of other animals.
Continue reading …PHBA Rule Change Effective Immediately
May 23, 2014 Comments Off on PHBA Rule Change Effective Immediately
The PHBA Executive Board votes to make the following rule change effective immediately in time for World Show deadline.
Continue reading …Senate Committee Blocks Domestic Horse Slaughter
May 22, 2014 Comments Off on Senate Committee Blocks Domestic Horse SlaughterThe amendment to the agriculture appropriations bill disallows spending by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in FY 2015 on inspections at prospective horse slaughter plants.
Continue reading …Even Tighter Security For This Year’s Belmont Stakes…
May 22, 2014 Comments Off on Even Tighter Security For This Year’s Belmont Stakes…
The New York State Gaming Commission and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced enhanced security protocols for horses running in the four $1 million-plus Grade 1 stakes races on Belmont Stakes Day, June 7, 2014. All horses potentially participating in the Knob Creek Manhattan ($1 million), the Ogden Phipps ($1 million), the Metropolitan […]
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