PONAZURIL AND EPM: AN OUNCE OF PREVENTION

Researchers at the University of Florida studying equine protozoal myeloencephalitis (EPM) recently found that administering ponazuril once every seven days might prevent EPM caused by Sarcocystis neurona. Equine protozoal myeloencephalitis is an important neurological disease of horses. It is typically caused by the parasite S. neurona, a protozoan parasite that penetrates the central nervous system [...]

STUDY: OFFERING WATER AN ACCURATE GAUGE OF DEHYDRATION

If you lead a horse to water, you might not be able to make him drink, but it’s still a great way to gauge whether he needs that water or not, according to recent British research examining working horses and dehydration levels. Continue reading…

XP SP3 not generally available yet

Microsoft has decided not to release Windows XP Service Pack (SP) 3 to Windows Update and the Microsoft Download Center as planned on April 29. The reason? A last-minute compatibility issue with a Microsoft application — Microsoft Dynamics Retail Management System (RMS).
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NEW AQHA “BEST REMUDA AWARD WINNERS” DVD

America’s Horse, April 28, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association’s newly released “Best Remuda Award Winners” DVD is bringing some of America’s most noteworthy ranches, their cowboys, the traditions they follow and the award winning remudas that define the ranches and their work into the front rooms of horse and western lifestyle lovers everywhere. [...]

Bust N Moves stops history on the track,

wins the Mister Lewie Memorial Handicap
FORT WORTH, TEXAS—Bust N Moves proved that all winning streaks must come to an end as he earned the victory over 16-time undefeated champion Got Country Grip during the $25,000 Mister Lewie Memorial Handicap at Remington Park in Oklahoma City.
The 4-year-old gray Solid Paint-Bred gelding earned his first win of [...]

BLOODHORSE.COM: THE PLACE TO GO FOR THE BEST DERBY WEEK COVERAGE

From exclusive video to exhaustive and exemplary “behind the scenes” news and information, blogs, and photographs, BloodHorse.com gives industry professionals and racing fans 24/7 comprehensive coverage in one convenient location.
Lexington, Ky. – BloodHorse.com’s coverage of Derby week begins today, breaking from the gate with a thundering fury for a week-long stretch run of fresh perspective, [...]

AQHA TOURS AWARD WINNING REMUDAS ON RFD-TV SHOW

America’s Horse, April 28, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association will round out its April show line-up on RFD-TV with the first part of a multi-show series exploring some of the most noted ranch horse programs. The AQHA Bayer Best Remuda Award has honored 16 outstanding ranches for their ranch horse programs, and the [...]

Horse Film Calls It A Wrap

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A television documentary based on the novel “Fate of the Stallion” by Ron Hevener is calling it a wrap. “It’s been great, and we want to thank everyone who helped make this happen,” says the author. “It was
magic!”
Inspired by “Nahgua” (a proud Arabian stallion down on [...]

AQHA LOWERS 2008 WORLD AND SELECT WORLD QUALIFYING POINTS

The American Quarter Horse Journal, April 24, 2008 – The American Quarter Horse Association has good news for members trying to qualify for the Bayer Select, Bank of America Amateur or FedEx Open World Championship Shows. During its April meeting, the AQHA Executive Committee approved lowering the qualifying points for those three premier events. With [...]

Palm Beach Equine Medical Centers Open Aiken Equine Embryo Transfer Center

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Aiken, SC—World-renowned veterinary clinic Palm Beach Equine Medical Centers, headquartered in Wellington, Florida, recently purchased the New Bridge Embryo Centre in Aiken, South Carolina. The goal is to continue to provide top-notch equine embryo transfers to the polo market, while expanding the services to the sport horse and performance horse markets [...]