The Florida Horse Park wants covered arena, decision still unmade



The Florida Horse Park has yet to make a formal decision as to what it will do with a $2 million award by Gov. Rick Scott this week, but building a covered arena tops its list.


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Wil Stubenberg Photography


Mare and Foal – By Wil Stubenberg


Susie Blackmon‘s insight:

Photo taken by my cousin, Wil Stubenberg, in Galisteo NM. I wish I had been there with him!


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Florida Horse Park gets $2 million in State budget to spur development



The Florida Horse Park cleared a major hurdle this week on its way to becoming a player in the world of equine sporting events when Gov. Rick Scott approved $2 million to help spur development of the park.


Susie Blackmon‘s insight:

So, will we see an “Ocala Fat Stock Show and Rodeo” on the calendar?


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First Injectable Treatment for Laminitis Successful in Stopping the Disease in 80% of Horses in Clinical Trials, More Cases Needed



First Injectable Treatment for Laminitis Successful in Stopping the Disease in 80% of Horses in Clinical Trials, More Cases Needed – Just another Equine Chronicle weblog


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Medicinal Leeches: The Much-Maligned Traditional Healing Aid is Making a Comeback for Equine Lameness Therapy



In 2004, the US Food and Drug Administration approved the medicinal use of leeches in human medicine.


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Have You Tried It Yet? “Blacksmith Buddy” Re-imagines Hoof Demonstrations with Education/Practice Tool



The Blacksmith Buddy is changing the face of farrier education. It allows students to practice holding a hoof between their legs with a lifelike tension from a horse who isn’t there.


Susie Blackmon‘s insight:

What a terrific teaching/learning tool!


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