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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Judge: State shouldn’t have allowed wagering on barrel racing in Florida



When the state decided to allow pari-mutuel barrel racing in north Florida in 2011, they overstepped their authority by essentially approving a new type of wagering, an administrative law judge ruled on Monday.


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Celebrate and Decorate! It’s Kentucky Derby Day 2013!



Inspiration for Life’s Celebrations


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