USEF makes changes to accountability for drugs & medication policies.

The USEF Board of Directors recently approved a rule change, which expands the range of responsible parties for violations of the USEF’s Drugs and Medications rules. As of Dec 1, 2015, the rule will include additional categories of individuals who are responsible and accountable parties, which are defined as Persons Responsible and Support Personnel.

Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher receives organic listing.

Sweet PDZ® reports that its market leading Sweet PDZ Horse Stall Refresher product line has recently received “organic” status with OMRI (Organic Materials Review Institute). This new product status will give assurance to consumers everywhere that Sweet PDZ is properly approved and authorized for use in organic applications and in processing or production channels.

New Farnam hoof & connective tissue supplement features advanced formula for hoof, tendon & ligament nutrition.

Athletic talent and pedigree alone won’t carry your horse into the winner’s circle or down the trail. He needs good feet and strong legs under him. That’s why Farnam® developed new Horseshoer’s Secret® EXTRA STRENGTH Hoof & Connective Tissue Supplement.

Hayden Show Jumping Horsemanship Initiative takes lessons well beyond the ring.

Availability of advanced diagnostic equipment grows in California.

Magnetic resonance imaging machines that scan a horse’s lower legs while the horse is standing have revolutionized the world of lameness diagnosis. “It is almost the standard of care,” says Dr. Carrie Schlachter, VMD and medical director at Circle Oak Equine Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation in Petaluma. Availability seems to be the technology’s only drawback, and, happily, that’s changing. Dr. Schlachter is “very excited” to be adding the standing MRI, or “sMRI,” to Circle Oak Equine, where it will debut along with a new surgery center on June 1. (With a formal unveiling of both on June 10, see sidebar below.)

Understanding the difference between these concepts is important.

by Chris Irwin

When working with our horses on the ground or in the saddle, if we “let a horse go” when we needed to “make a horse go” then the horse will not respect us. On the other hand, if we “make a horse go” when we needed to “allow a horse to go” then it will not trust us.

All of my horses are now retired from competing and I keep them at home where there aren’t other horses coming in and out of the barn. Do I need to continue to vaccinate them on the same schedule they had when they were competing, or can I scale it back now that they aren’t coming into contact with other horses?

MALE stands for Masculine Authority Lovingly Expressed.

by Chris Irwin

Innovative design, superb craftsmanship and excellent customer service.

New facility makes Dr. Mark Silverman’s full-spectrum San Diego practice accessible to more horses.