Posts Tagged ‘ horse ’

  Story by Spc. Anthony Zane Spc. David Mayfield, satellite communications operator and maintainer, 62nd Expeditionary Signal Battalion, from Troy, Mo., separates cattle as part of a horse training program. (Photo courtesy of David Mayfield) CONTINGENCY OPERATING BASE ADDER, Iraq – Communication skills can be taught when it comes to human interaction or technology, but one Soldier...
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  Pegasus Television Network On the Air HOUSTON, (Pegasus) – The Pegasus Television Network has launched its first two local broadcast channels and is now live and on the air in Houston (PegasusTV / KUBE 57.4) and in Fresno (PegasusTV / KFRE 59.3). Utilizing random rotating blocks of equestrian programming during its first two weeks of...
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COLLEGE STATION, (TAMU) – Cold weather brings extra responsibilities for horse caregivers.  Proper nutrition, access to water, adequate shelter, regular hoof care, and, depending on circumstances, dental attention, vaccinations, and parasite control are all winter concerns for the equine enthusiast. “Preparing your horse for winter should begin before the first chilling winds hit,” notes Dr....
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International Horseman offers International Award System and education in US and around the worldAll horse owners should sign up for Year End Awards…..　a leading provider of Equine Educational Tools , today announced that they are offering Year End Awards Programs for 2011 shows, trail riding and cattle events for anyone who shows across the...
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   The Spirit of the Horse Wildhorse Press Reviewed by Carol M. Upton Animals have the capacity and the power to expand their minds into extraordinary states of consciousness.  My horses have often shown their otherworldly journeys into The Dreamtime to me.  Buddy once told me that he can “feel” the hoof beats of his species running all...
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By Angela Clendenin COLLEGE STATION, (TAMU) – When it comes to enjoyment and quality of life, a horse’s true fitness may mean more than just a pasture and some oats.  While most horses get the majority of their nutrients from pasture and grain, many may not be receiving the mineral nutrition needed for optimum health. “It...
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Small Business Paperwork Mandate Elimination Act WASHINGTON, (AHC) – The health care bill passed earlier this year includes a new tax provision that will impose new reporting requirements, known as the 1099 paperwork mandate, on every business in the U.S., including those in the horse industry, beginning in 2012.  Legislation has been introduced in both...
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Equine Veterinarians to Broaden Expertise During AAEP Annual Convention Veterinary meeting to provide science, business and welfare education BALTIMORE, (AAEP) – The American Association of Equine Practitioners will strengthen the equine veterinarian’s ability to serve the horse through applicable science, effective business tactics and welfare advocacy during its 56th Annual Convention, Dec. 4 – 8, in Baltimore,...
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  LONDON, OH -  Equine Affaire, the premiere equine exposition and equestrian gathering in North America, launched an all new Web site on August 18th to provide horse enthusiasts with easy access to comprehensive information on attending, participating in, and exhibiting at each of the company’s three annual expos in Ohio, Massachusetts, and California. The new site at  <http://www.equineaffaire.com/> www.equineaffaire.com has...
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  By Sue Wallis, CEO, United Organizations of the Horse Cheyenne, (UOH) – Times are hard, especially in the horse business, and in these uncertain economic times people are just not able or willing to financially support fundraising efforts. This has made it difficult to complete our Dodge truck raffle that we started at the National...
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