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Saddle Up to Find a Cure
2nd Annual Open Horse Show
August 23, 2008 8:30AM
Pickaway County Fairgrounds
Circleville, OH
$2,000 Guaranteed Money
100% of the proceeds to benefit the
STEPHANIE SPIELMAN FUND for Breast Cancer Research
at the Arthur G. James Cancer Hospital and Richard J. Solove Research Institute at
The Ohio State University
Click Here to View Complete Show Bill
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Ohio to Host Horse Progress Days
July 4 and 5
By KAREN KIRSCH Contributing Writer for Farm and Dairy
MOUNT HOPE, Ohio –The tiny village of Mount Hope, Ohio will host Horse Progress Days July 4 and 5. This is not just another horse show, but a unique equine exposition.
For an $8 admission fee (which includes parking and horse-drawn shuttle), folks can forego the fireworks and barbecues usually associated with this date and spend a weekend in the heart of the world’s largest Amish population, where horses are an unbroken tradition.
Even though the event had its inception 15 years ago as a way to showcase the latest in horse-drawn equipment, it remains one of America’s best-kept secrets. While Horse Progress Days still focuses on farming and logging with draft animals, it has evolved and now includes something for aficionados of all horse breeds.
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The Alberta Horse Welfare Report
The Alberta Horse Welfare Report 2008© is commissioned by the Alberta Equine Welfare Group to inform the reader with respect to horses as food producing animals.
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
A report on horses as food producing animals has been completed by the Alberta Equine Welfare Group. It presents facts on the humane treatment of horses processed in Alberta and Canada for food, identifies areas that need improvement and spells out the impact of the closure of horse meat plants in the US. The aim is to provide a base of information to encourage constructive, open communication on a sensitive issue and address ways to continually improve horse welfare.
The Alberta Equine Welfare Group is comprised of representatives from Alberta Equestrian
Federation, the Horse Industry Association of Alberta, Alberta Veterinary Medical Association,
Alberta SPCA, the RCMP, University of Alberta, meat processors, feedlot owners, horse buyers and
Alberta Agriculture and Food. Most are members of Alberta Farm Animal Care (AFAC), the
organization providing project management services for the group.
The report includes historical data on horse meat consumption. Over one billion people or 16% of the
world population eat horse meat. Consumption of horse meat has increased 27% since 1990. In terms
of nutritional value, horse meat has 20% more protein and double the iron of beef. Among others,
Asians, Europeans and Canadians eat horse meat.
Humane treatment of horses throughout their lifetime and at death is a priority. The report
highlights Canadian legislation that is in place and is enforced to ensure the humane treatment of
horses, at the farm, at auctions, while in transport and at all federally inspected meat plants. In
addition, the report details the USDA regulation that states US horses transported to Canadian meat
plants must go on single deck trailers and be inspected by USDA and CFIA veterinarians. The
reports notes recent gaps in the adherence to this rule and notes Alberta horse industry requests for
action to fix this.
Unlike many US states, livestock are not exempt from Canada’s animal protection laws. Studies done
by AFAC and the Alberta SPCA and by Dr. T. Grandin point to original owner induced neglect as
the core equine welfare concern. The report identifies recommendations to improve this.
The report includes a description of the horse industry in Alberta with respect to horses as food
producing animal. Many horses are purpose-raised for meat production. The types of horses
received at the Alberta horse meat plant and the humane handling practices in place are outlined.
Before the US horse plants closed in 2007, 50,000 horses were processed in Canada for human
consumption. By the end of 2007, this number had doubled. A new plant has opened in
Saskatchewan with a capacity equal to the Alberta plant. The number of horses imported into Canada
has increased by 40%.
The report describes euthanasia options available to horse owners in Alberta. The associated costs and benefits are discussed.
People tend to view their horse as livestock, as working animals or as companion animals. These different viewpoints are acknowledged in this report. What is important is that all horses be treated humanely throughout their lifetime. This must include options for humanely ending the horse’s life. This is ultimately the choice of the horse’s owner.
It is well known that horse meat plants in the US have been closed as a result of pressure from
organizations opposed to horses as a meat producing animal. This report tells of the actions and the
resulting consequences of growing horse neglect, abandonment and starvation.
The Alberta Equine Welfare Group believes that processing horses for food is a humane end to a
horse’s life. This group is committed, and encourages other horse industry groups, to seek the
continuous improvement of equine welfare and develop open communication to increase the
awareness of the humane approaches to husbandry, handling, transporting and processing of horses in
Canada.
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Supreme Court Denies Appeal on Illinois Horse Slaughter Ban
The Supreme Court declined an appeal from the owners of a Cavel International Inc., a horse slaughtering plant, who challenged an Illinois law prohibiting the killing of horses for human consumption. Last year, the company closed its DeKalb, Ill., plant after a federal appeals court upheld the ban. Cavel executives urged the justices to step in to allow the facility to reopen. The court did not comment on its order made yesterday.
The DeKalb plant was the last horse slaughterhouse in the United States. Approximately 40,000 to 60,000 horses were slaughtered there annually. Most of the meat was shipped to be eaten by overseas customers. In 2007, two other U.S. plants, both in Texas, also closed.
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Equine Sarcoids
Yvonne A. Elce, DVM, DACVS
Assistant Professor – Clinical, Equine Surgery
Eric M. Green, DVM, DACVR
Associate Professor – Clinical, Radiology and Radiation Oncology
Galbreath Equine Center – Veterinary Teaching Hospital
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Telephone: 614-292-6661
Fax: 614-688-5642
Sarcoids are one of the most common skin tumors in the horse. They usually occur in younger horses but have been known to occur in horses of any age. Common locations for sarcoids include the legs, eyelids and ears. Sarcoids are known to occur in areas of prior trauma and may grow in areas where there was previously a wound. There are several different types of sarcoids, which have variable appearances, and different growth patterns and behaviors. The most common types of sarcoids include occult, verrucous, nodular and fibroblastic. Occult sarcoids are flat, hairless areas that do not grow. These are best left untouched as if they are traumatized or biopsied they can transform into the other most common type which is the fibroblastic form. Fibroblastic sarcoids look like exuberant granulation tissue (proud flesh) and may grow either slowly or rapidly.
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American Horse Council News
- Congress passes Farm Bill with provisions beneficial to horses
- Benefits in the Economic Stimulus Act for horse industry
- AHC supports tightening of slaughter horse regulations
- USDA releases draft NAIS Business Plan
For more information, visit www.horsecouncil.org
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Ohio State Western Equestrian Team Takes 9th National Championship
Written by: Kayla Feltz
On May 11th 2008 the Ohio State Western Equestrian Team gained its 9th IHSA National Championship title. The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association is comprised of over 300 teams and 8,000 riders. Riders show in 6 different levels, based on their riding ability. Levels range from Beginner Walk-Trot, upwards to world championship riders in Open classes; allowing all college students a chance to show no matter what their experience. The most unique thing of this show association is that an individual does not have to own their own horse. The show host site supplies all the tack and horses for the student to ride. A rider draws the horse they will ride shortly before showing which makes it much more challenging than showing a horse they own. This also evens the playing field.
Throughout the year OSET led their region, advancing them to Semifinals in New York. There the team excelled in each class, taking the Semi-Finals championship and advancing them to Nationals in Burbank, California.
The competition was extreme as the top 9 placing teams in the Nation competed for the Championship. On the first day of competition Intermediate rider, Kayla Feltz (Lima, Ohio) placed 2nd in her team class. That afternoon Keith Ceddia (Sunbury, Ohio) placed 1st in Open Reining, ending the day with OSET leading. On the second day, Lyndsay Nezbeth placed 2nd in team Beginner, followed by Sarah Phillips with an Honorable Mention. On the final day of competition, Ohio State was down by six points with two classes to go. That morning Hilary Bedford (Hilliard, Ohio) placed 1st in team Novice, setting Ohio State ahead by two points. In the final class, Open Horsemanship rider Meghan Ritchey (Dublin, Ohio) placed 4th. With one of the closest competitions in years, Ohio State won the National Championship by 1-point. Griffith said, “I am really proud of the team, even when it looked like we couldn’t win there was no quit in them. That’s a true heart of a Buckeye.”
Since 1991 The Ohio State Western Equestrian Team has won 9 National Championships and 3 Reserve titles making them as the most successful team in the IHSA and at Ohio State. Ollie and Debbie Griffith have coached the team for 22 years at their Autumn Rose Farm in Dublin, Ohio. For more information about the team please visit us at osuwestern.com or call 614-764-1881.
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2008 Breeding Season at Ohio State
The OSU Equine Program would like to thank Gary Northup (Northup Farms), Helen Parker (Parker- Holbein Quarter Horses) and Jack Kilpatrick for lending their stallions to the program and the Equine Production class (see class picture below) this breeding season. The students gained valuable hands-on experience with predicting partuition, foaling, imprinting newborn foals, estrus detection, artificial insemination, semen collection and processing, and cryopreservation of semen. Thanks again to our wonderful supporters!
Upcoming 4-H Events
July 1st: Ohio State Fair Scholarship Applications
For more info CLICK HERE
July 28th - Aug.1st: Ohio State Fair Junior Horse Show
Ohio Expo Center (Coliseum, Cooper & QH Center) For more info CLICK HERE
July 28th: Ohio State Fair Production Horse Show
Ohio Expo Center
For more info contact: Amber Moffett
July 28th: State Dressage Show
Ohio Expo Center
For more info contact: Lynn Hamler
July 30th: Ohio State Fair Junior Horse
Skillathon
Gilligan Complex
For more info contact: Amber Moffett
July 30th: State 4-H Horse Judging Contest
Ohio Expo Center
For more info contact: Amber Moffett
Sept.5th & 6th: State 4-H Trail Ride
Bob Evans Farms Rio Grande, OH
For more info contact: Amber Moffett
For more information just click on the
4-H logo 
next to the event. Hope to see you there!!!
CLICK HERE TO VIEW FULL CALENDAR LIST
Upcoming Equine Events
Sizzlin' Summer Circuit
9 AM: May 10 & 24, June 14 &28, July 12,
August 9 & 23, September 13 & 27
Sizzlin' Summer Hunter Jumper Show
6:30 PM : July 11
Ohio Western Horse Association
9 AM: August 24
For more information, call:
Anna Pica
(937) 644-1839
Laura Hayes
(937) 642-8284
http://union.osu.edu/4h/horse/Horse.html
Job / Internship Opportunities
YMCA Camp Willson
YMCA of Central Ohio
YMCA Camp Willson is looking for outstanding staff for seasonal employment in all three of our programs. We are looking for students who want to work as interns in our facility in a variety of positions and applications. Internships can be tailored to the student and faculty specifications, as well as supplemented from material produced by past interns.
The following are possible internship situations:
Equestrian
Teen Leadership
Sports
Arts
Marketing
Please visit us at: www.ymcacampwillson.org
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American Horse Publications
The AHP Internship Program is designed specifically for college students who have an interest in horses and seek a career in equine publishing.
For more information or printed copies of the handbook or applications, contact:
Christine W. Brune - Executive Director
Phone: (386) 760-7743
E-mail: AHorsePubs@aol.com
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Flying Horse Farms
Summer Camp Positions Available
For more information contact:
Kimberly Randolph - Office Manager
Phone: (614) 236-0881
E-mail: kimberly@flyinghorsefarms.org
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Camp Tamarack
Beautiful Oregon Cascade Mountains
We are looking for responsible individuals to fill our Horseback Riding Instructor positions. Must be at least 17 years old, have experience with horses and instructing, provide at least three persons of reference, live at camp mid-June through end of August, and love working in an outdoor setting with children.
For more information contact:
Melissa at 541-595-1006 ext 2
E-mail: info@camptamarack.com
Ohio Horse Directory
Thank you for all of your requests to be added to the Directory. We are continually updating and still need your input to the services available in your county. We hope this tool will be helpful and informative to everyone throughout the state.
Please send your information to cole.436@osu.edu
Ohio Horse Directory: http://horse.osu.edu/OhioHorseDirectory/