Day: August 26, 2010

American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame Announces Inductees for 2011

The American Quarter Horse Journal – Three stallions, one couple and two men make up next year’s class of inductees to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame. Mr San Peppy, Skipper W and Streakin Six, as well as Douglas and Nancy Dear, Joe Kirk Fulton, and Frank Howell will be honored at ceremonies during the 2011 AQHA Convention in March in Grapevine, Texas. “These horses, horse owners and breeders have contributed their best to continuing the legacy of the American Quarter Horse,” said Don Treadway Jr., AQHA executive vice president. “We’re proud to be able to honor

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WNV CONFIRMED IN KENTUCKY HORSE

A horse in Taylor County, just east of Louisville, Ky., has been diagnosed and treated for West Nile virus (WNV), according to officials at the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s Office. The horse was presented to a veterinarian with mild ataxia (incoordination) and hypersensitivity to touch. The practitioner immediately suspected WNV and referred the horse to an area equine hospital, where it is expected to make a full recovery. Continue reading…

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EEE VACCINATION TIMING CRITICAL FOR PROTECTION

Vaccinating at the proper time of the year against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is critical to protecting horses from the sometimes-fatal mosquito-borne disease, according to Judy Marteniuk, DVM, MS, associate professor in Equine Medicine and Extension at Michigan State University. Continue reading…

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Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center Volunteer Roundup This Friday!

Loxahatchee, FL-August 24, 2010 – The Vinceremos Therapeutic Riding Center (VTRC) is pleased to announce that it will be hosting the Vinceremos Volunteer Roundup this Friday, August 28, 2010. The event will be held from 6-8p.m. and is open to all current and interested volunteers. The Vinceremos Volunteer Roundup will feature a new volunteer sign up station and games. All the volunteers can meet the new barn manager, play some minute to win it barn games, and win prizes. Volunteers are needed at VTRC to assist with barn chores and lessons throughout the day.  There are over 100

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