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Subject: Breaking News from Virginia Horse Journal
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New
"Caregiver's Guide to Rehabilitating the Neglected
Horse" Now Available
As many of us are
aware, the plight of the neglected horse continues to
worsen. As more horse owners step in to help, many are
looking for guidance, as they have cared for horses but may not
have experience with horses in a neglected state before. The American
Horse Council in partnership with Nutrena, Intervet/
Schering-Plough Animal Health, and the American Farrier's
Association have produced the Caregiver's Guide to
Rehabilitating the Neglected Horse.
The brochure shows horse owners
who have rescued a neglected horse how to properly bring that
animal back to a healthy state, without overly stressing their
already fragile state. Sections include proper feeding, proper
vaccination and deworming practices, and hoof care.
The Caregiver's Guide was
introduced at the recent AAEP Convention, and received much
welcome from the veterinarians in attendance. The printed
copy contains a page with coupons for Nutrena and Intervet
products, as well as a coupon for a new discounted individual
membership with the AHC. Anyone wishing to obtain printed
copies of this brochure can contact Ericka Caslin of the Unwanted
Horse Coalition at ecaslin@horsecouncil.org
or 202-209-4031.
The Caregiver's Guide (minus
the coupons) is available for download on the Resources page of
the Unwanted Horse Coalition website at www.unwantedhorsecoalition.org.
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USRider Provides State Equine Transportation Info
Equine transportation regulations vary from state to
state. USRider website provides up-to-date information regarding
equine transportation on a state-by-state basis. The website has
the latest details on all the states' equine transportation
regulations, including CVI, EIA and Vesicular Stomatitis
requirements, as well as contact information for each state
veterinarian. Be sure to check out this information when planning
your next trip by visiting http://www.usrider.org and clicking on the Equine Travel Safety Area.
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Virginia Horses Bring in the Bucks
Leading 2009 Virginia Thoroughbred breeder is Edward
Evans of Spring Hill Farm in Casanova. Evans had total race
earnings of $4,536,061. Also, Evans bred leading earner Quality
Road and half of the top ten Virginia bred earners.
In second place for breeder based on progeny
earnings was Audley Farm with earnings of $1,917,476. Third place
was Lazy Lane Farm with $661,081 and 4th place
Virginia Tech Foundation with $649,252.
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Bills
before the 2010 Virginia General Assembly as of January 18 that
are of interest to Virginia Horse Owners
The Virginia
General Assembly session officially began on January 13.
Presently there are 2,140 pieces of legislation introduced by
legislators. There is one week left to introduce legislation and
more bills are expected.
HB 140 (Pollard) - Cruelty to animals.
Narrows the exemption to animal cruelty penalties available
to the owner of a dog or cat when his dog or cat is attacked on
his property by a dog. Currently, that exemption allows the owner
of the injured dog or cat to use all reasonable and necessary
force against the attacking dog. The amendment clarifies that
"attack" shall only be construed to mean an actual
injury or death has occurred to an owner's dog or cat, and not
the mere threat thereof.
HB 281 (Albo) - Animal cruelty; penalty.
Increases penalties applicable to violations of
animal cruelty laws. The penalty for a violation of the minimal
standards of animal care is increased from a Class 4 to a Class 2
misdemeanor. The penalty for abandoning an animal is increased
from a Class 3 to a Class 2 misdemeanor. The penalty for animal
cruelty remains a Class 1 misdemeanor, but will require a
mandatory minimum of five days in jail and a prohibition on the
possession and ownership of companion animals. The civil penalty
for failing to sterilize a dog or cat from a releasing agency
will increase from $50 to $250.
HB 884 (Athey) - Animal welfare laws; special deputies. Authorizes
sheriffs and police chiefs to designate and utilize volunteer
deputies for the enforcement of this chapter, all ordinances
enacted pursuant to this chapter, and all laws for the protection
of domestic animals.
HB 1088 (Crockett-Stark) - Coyote control.
Requires the Commissioner of Agriculture and
Consumer Services to join in a cooperative agreement with the
federal government to reestablish the Virginia Cooperative Coyote
Damage Control Program to control coyotes that pose a danger to
agricultural animals.
HB 1145 (J.Scott) - Veterinarians;
reporting suspected animal cruelty. Requires any
veterinarian who, in his professional capacity, believes or has
reason to believe that an animal has been subjected to animal
cruelty to immediately report the matter to an animal control
officer, law-enforcement officer, or representative of the State
Veterinarian. This bill provides that any veterinarian who in
good faith makes a report pursuant to this section shall not be
liable for civil damages resulting from the report.
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Ending
Thoughts - Attitude
A
"winning attitude" is a very powerful force. So
powerful, in fact, that when your attitude is right, the
"facts" don't matter. The "facts" are all the
logical reasons why it would be impossible for you to reach your
goal. Understanding that attitude is more important than facts
was a huge "light bulb moment" for me.
It's Not
Just About the Ribbons
Jane Savoie
www.horseandriderbooks.com
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Appraiser
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