EI restrictions still apply NSW Department of Primary Industries is reminding horse owners that they must observe current equine influenza (EI) movement restrictions, even if their horses have been vaccinated for the horse flu virus. Vaccinated horses must meet the movement restriction for the zone they are in and generally can t be moved just because they have been vaccinated. While vaccinations will slow the spread of the disease, owners need to be aware it s not a silver bullet and is...

About 6500 thoroughbred horses in the red zone have been vaccinated against the virus, with about 5000 thoroughbreds to be treated in the green zone. QUEENSLAND Racing Limited will start inoculating thoroughbred horses in the equine influenza-free green zone next month, in a move to further free up horse movement around the state. QRL chief operations manager Malcolm Tuttle said about 5000 horses would be vaccinated against EI, starting with those intending to be moved into southeast...

The pair is teaming up to train some of the next generation of reining horses destined for competition. By the third day, Ballis was swinging big loops with his lariat from the saddle as the pair rode through a nearby hayfield. A half hour later, Ballis had the young horse walking calmly about - its chin softened and body relaxed. Manzella has focused her efforts on breeding American Paint horses that have the ability to become good reining horses. It can get expensive taking care of a...

usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleFacebookWhat's this? Fire smoke hurts horses Daily Democrat Article Launched:11/18/2007 09:19:30 AM PST As illustrated by recent wildfires in Southern California, smoke and related air pollution from wildfires pose serious health problems for horses, as well as people, notes an equine veterinarian at the UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. usDiggRedditYahooMyWebGoogleFacebookWhat's this? Fire smoke hurts horses Daily Democrat Article Launched:11/18/2007...

Riders and equestrians across Scotland are being asked to help mould the country's new equine welfare code of practice, which will lay out standards of care for horses. The code of practice for horses and donkeys, which was drawn up in conjunction with the Scottish BHS and other interested parties, is now out for consultation until 11 January 2008. Horse owners have a duty of care to their animals, but how do the authorities know where there is good care or poor care if there is not...

French, who was homeschooled by her parents, Don and Beth, for the first eight years of education, said entering high school was at first awkward with its endless distractions and attempting to understand how students communicated. French was novice champion for a competitive two-day, 40-mile equine trail ride on Grand Mesa, which she and her mom trained for and rode together. French starting singing folk songs with her father, until her mother heard her voice and decided to help French...