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Temporary stalls stand at the ready to house horses who may be displaced by local fires.

Los Alamitos Race Course is ready to take in horses evacuated due to fires

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Breed Ambassadors: Connemara pony and foal to graze on Ireland's presidential residence

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NJ law would allow farm workers to live in same building as horses

A 2018 photo of Amanda Adams' research group in the Department of Veterinary Science.

Research into senior horse health issues continues

If horses consume the bodies of infected aquatic insects while grazing or drinking, they may develop Potomac horse fever.

Potomac Horse Fever case diagnosed in Kentucky

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US Equestrian Announces Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Action Plan

County parks officials broke ground on the $16.9 million Lakeside Equestrian Park, which is expected to open in early 2022.

Construction on new equestrian center in San Diego County begins

Research has shown that the reservoir for the bacteria that causes pigeon fever is the soil. Flies then transmit the bacteria from horse to horse.

Five cases of pigeon fever reported in Washington State

A recently completed study submitted for review shows it is possible to identify several early markers for horses at risk of catastrophic injury, possibly allowing for intervention before those injuries happen.

Biomarker Study Will Build on Promising Research Into Preventing Catastrophic Racehorse Injuries

“Uniformity of rules is essential to protecting the safety of the racehorse and ensuring the integrity of the sport,” said AAEP President Dr. David Frisbie.

AAEP Board Votes to Support Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

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Horizon Structures LLC and Purina Animal Nutrition LLC To Offer $18,200 Prize Package To Deserving Horse Rescue

The Farnam Arena is the largest equestrian competition venue at the South Point Hotel, Casino & Spa in Las Vegas.

South Point Opens 40,000-Square-Foot Farnam Arena

Strangles can be passed from horse to horse by direct contact.

Two Washington State farms quarantined due to equine influenza virus

Scholars say that riders from the Turfan region in northwest China 3,000 years ago displayed similar behaviors to today’s riders in neighboring Kirghizia (pictured here).

Evidence of ancient mounted balls games unearthed

EEE is spread primarily mosquitos, which feed on birds who harbor the virus, then transit it to horses. Horses are considered dead-end hosts, meaning they cannot spread it to other animals.

Three Canadian horses die of Eastern Equine Encephalitis

Man o' War with his groom, Will Harbut.

Canadian Horse Racing Hall of Fame inducts Man o' War as Legend Honoree