Day: August 17, 2010

National Horse Show Association of America Announces 2010 Dates and Locations for ASPCA Maclay Regionals

New York, NY – August 17, 2010- The National Horse Show Association of America is pleased to announce the dates and locations for this year’s ASPCA Maclay Regional competitions. The horse shows’ qualifying classes determine which riders will compete in this year’s ASPCA Maclay National Championship, which will be held at the Syracuse Invitational Sporthorse Tournament featuring the 127th National Horse Show on November 3-7, 2010. The ASPCA Maclay Horsemanship class has been held since 1933, and it is one of the most prestigious competitions for junior riders in the United States. Its winners are some of

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DEFENSIVE HORSEMANSHIP KEEPS OWNERS SAFE WHEN WORKING WITH HORSES

A person who practices defensive horsemanship is less likely to be hurt while handling a horse, Robert M. Miller, DVM, of Thousand Oaks, Calif., said at the recent American Veterinary Medical Association meeting July 31-Aug. 3 in Atlanta, Ga. “(Because they are prey animals) horses are always afraid,” he warned, and said people must act in a reassuring manner to avoid being kicked. Continue reading…

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California resurgence of West Nile Virus poses risk to horses

The return of West Nile Virus to California this year is renewing calls for horse owners to make sure their animals are vaccinated. So far in 2010, four horses have been diagnosed with the disease, in Sacramento, San Joaquin and Madera counties. All of the horses were either unvaccinated or incompletely vaccinated. “Outbreaks of West Nile virus are still a risk for horses,” said California State Veterinarian Dr. Richard Breitmeyer. “Horse owners should contact their veterinarians as soon as possible to ensure vaccination status is current. If people get the necessary shots for their horses now, the

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