The Pennsylvania Futurity has announced that it will officially be changing its name to more accurately reflect the region and participants to the Penn-Ohio Futurity. In a combined effort to resume its rightful place as a nursery for fine American Saddlebreds, the exhibitors and breeders from the states of Pennsylvania and Ohio have merged forces to promote the Penn-Ohio Futurity as one of the nation's most progressive and responsive futurities. The Ohio Limited Breeders and the Penn-Ohio...

Buy a breeding to an outstanding Paso Fino stallion for as little as half the standard breeding fee and give yourself an opportunity to share in a purse that could exceed $25,000.00. The list of stallions that remain available for breeding as part of the 2005 Stallion Service Auction will soon be posted to the Paso Fino Horse Association (PFHA) website and will be published in Paso Fino Horse World magazine. This phase of the 2005 Stallion Service Auction remains open until March 1, 2006....

The applications for the 2006 Race For Education (RFE) scholarships have now been posted on the RFE website at www.racingscholarships.com . The Race For Education offers two types of scholarships: the Horsemen's Scholarship, for children of equine-industry workers; and the Thoroughbred Scholarship, for children from any background but who intend to pursue an equine-related field of study, including veterinary medicine (with an equine emphasis). Both are primarily need-based but also have...

(Austin, TX) – The Texas Animal Health Commission has set up an emergency hotline to provide pet owners with information on available shelters by county. The number is: (800) 550-8242 and operates Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Pre-selected shelters are currently open and have been receiving evacuating horses and other animals. Lists of available shelters/stabling are also available thru local emergency management and the Texas Animal Health Commission. These are published on their web...

Lexington, KY — Merial, a world leader in animal healthcare, has joined the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) as its newest corporate partner. Though the partnership may be new, USEF athletes and veterinarians have depended on Merial for years, as its trusted products have long been used by USEF team horses as they travel to events both nationally and internationally. Through this partnership, we are pleased to announce that ULCERGARD™ and GASTROGARD® (omeprazole) from...

Lexington, KY – The 2006 United States Equestrian Federation Annual Meeting, previously scheduled to take place in New Orleans, has been relocated to Cincinnati, OH, at the Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza. The dates for the convention will remain January 11–15. “We were very much looking forward to meeting in New Orleans but USEF was one of hundreds of organizations that had to relocate their convention as a result of the devastating hurricane. The Netherland Plaza is a beautiful Art Deco...

“America’s Horse,” the American Quarter Horse Association’s award-winning television series will be heading to Manerbio, Italy, for the 2005 FEI World Reining Masters Finals presented by the Arcese Group and the Italian Equestrian Sports Federation (FISE) this coming September. The show will air October 23 on www.aqha.com and on the United States channel, TVG Network. “America’s Horse” has been at the forefront of reining competition television coverage, including the 2002 World Equestrian...

During his presentation at the 2005 American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Practice Management Seminar: Focus on Equine Colic, internationally recognized veterinarian Frank Andrews, DVM, MS, Dipl. ACVIM, discussed the importance of recent research conducted by Franklin Pellegrini, DVM. Pellegrini’s work, published in the March issue of the Journal of Equine Veterinary Science , sharply highlighted the previously unrecognized frequency and importance of colonic ulcers in horses. Dr....

The 2005 USEF/Markel Young Horse Dressage National Championships will be held September 9-11 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY, to showcase the brightest new equine dressage stars. The application process for all young horses closed July 1, with a record number of nominations in both the five-year-old division (36) and the six-year-old division (24). Scores must be earned and submitted to USEF by August 8. The complete nomination list is now posted on the USEF/Markel Young Horse...

Recognizing that arena soil is one of the most basic and important factors required to ensure a successful equestrian/agricultural event, the American Royal Association, a 106-year old institution, unveiled new footing for all its fall and year-round events. The Royal experienced significant growth in its horse shows last year with some events increasing nearly 40%. After last year’s fall show, the American Royal formed a Footing Task Force to address the needs of its exhibitors. “Excellent...