News

August 16, 2010 -- Twelve horse-and-rider combinations are named to the U.S. endurance team short list for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

July 7, 2010 -- Thoroughbred Charities of America has awarded over $800,000 in grants to 81 Thoroughbred industry-related non-profits.

June 21, 2010 -- Pfizer Animal Health and American Horse Publications honor Kentucky Horse Park Executive Director John Nicholson with the ninth annual Equine Industry Vision Award.

June 3, 2010 -- Terry Geber of western Montana is the 2010 EQUUS Magazine Professional Horseman Award winner.

May 25, 2010 -- To commemorate the 150th anniversary of the Pony Express, the National Pony Express Association will reenact the run from California to Missouri in June 2010.

May 23, 2010 -- The American Association of Equine Practitioners will offer a Horsemen's Seminar before the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky.

May 5, 2010 -- Intervet Schering-Plough announces recall of all serial numbers of PreveNile West Nile Virus vaccine for horses.

March 30, 2010 -- Nearly 50 researchers and laminitis experts attended the 2nd AAEP Foundation Equine Laminitis Research Workshop in West Palm Beach, Fla. to prioritize future laminitis research needs.

March 29, 2010 -- Sixteen stables will welcome visitors April 24 & 25 for the Pennsylvania Equestrian Horse Farms Open House.

March 23, 2010 -- Young horse enthusiasts gathered in Lexington, Ky., March 19-21 for the American Youth Horse Council's 2010 National Youth Horse Leaders Symposium.

March 5, 2010 -- Old Friends, the Thoroughbred retirement facility, has received a substantial grant from the ASPCA to provide run-in sheds and paddocks for more retirees.

February 19, 2010 -- Farrier school optimizes its business and educational practices by improving facilities and moving closer to Lexington, Ky.

February 3, 2010 -- Purina is bringing the best of Longview Equine Research Farm to local HOW? Horse Owner's Workshops where consumers will learn the latest in equine health and nutrition.

January 20, 2010 -- The Unwanted Horse Veterinary Relief Campaign (UHVRC) has helped more that 2,500 horses in its first year of operation.

January 8, 2010 -- Claire Danes stars in HBO Films' "Temple Grandin" about the author, animal scientist and autism advocate.

January 2, 2010 -- Dr. Martin Crabo of Cave Creek, Ariz., wins the grand prize in the 2009 HOW® Horse Owner's Workshop Veterinary Sweepstakes.

December 15, 2009 -- The "Circle of Champions 2010: A John Lyons Symposium" at the Kentucky Horse Park has been cancelled.

November 25, 2009 -- The Kentucky Horse Park will launch several energy conservation initiatives that will be ready for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.

November 11, 2009 -- Virginia Tech will develop a semester-long equine education program for undergraduate students at the Middleburg Agricultural Research and Extension Center.

November 3, 2009 -- American Quarter Horse Racing World Champion Be A Bono has moved to the Kentucky Horse Park's Hall of Champions.

October 30, 2009 -- USRider and Eastern Kentucky University have teamed to provide two rescue training seminars to teach emergency personnel how to proceed when large animals are involved in transportation incidents.