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Kristine Urschel, PhD, assistant professor in the University of Kentucky Department of Animal and Food Sciences, is working to understand why old age leads to the loss of muscle mass in horses….

With breeding season fast approaching, stallions should undergo breeding soundness exams before starting to breed mares, whether via artificial insemination or live cover.
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A U.S. District Court Judge has denied wild horse advocates’ request to halt Bureau of Land Management (BLM) wild horse gathers in Nevada on grounds that the court cannot rule on BLM round-up conduct that has yet taken place….

Law enforcement authorities in Colorado are hoping a cash reward will help them identify who is responsible for the shooting deaths of 13 horses last December….

A herd of allegedly maltreated Thoroughbred horses is in rehabilitative care after Sheriff’s Department personnel in Crook County, Ore., seized the property on which they were residing.
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We appreciate the interest among ApHC members who would like the opportunity to view committee and board meetings via live webcast. The ApHC Planning & Review Committee is in the process of developing policies relating to this option as well as some general Internet usage guidelines for social media, email and other interactions for full [...]

Preventative Health Screenings with Life Line Screening The Appaloosa Horse Club’s Life Line Screening program is designed for early detection of potential health problems leading to stroke, aortic aneurysms, arterial disease and osteoporosis. ApHC members have the opportunity to detect life-threatening conditions, at an affordable cost of only $135 at a location close to your [...]

Benny Padilla is facing multiple criminal charges for allegedly stealing 41 horses from multiple owners over a 12-month period.
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It is important that we build relationships with our elected leaders in Washington and that they understand and appreciate the $102 billion horse industry’s contribution to the economic, sporting and recreational sectors of the United States….