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Golf tournament held to support Md. horse industry

HAMPSTEAD, Md. — On Sept. 24, the Maryland Million Golf Tournament will be held at Piney Branch Golf Club in Hampstead, Md. All funds raised go to the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation, which supports educational and charity needs in the Maryland horse industry.
Oct. 13 marks the 21st Maryland Million Day. Post time is 12:15 at Laurel Park. Free ball caps will be given to the first 4,000 people.Maryland Million VIP Packages are available.
Packages include a handicapping seminar, admission, lunch and reserved seating. Cost is $30 a person.
For more information on the golf tournament or Maryland Million Day, call Alissa Norman at 410-252-2100 or visit www.MarylandMillion.com

Md. 4-H program holds Horseman’s Party

WESTMINSTER, Md. — The 21st Annual Maryland Horsemen’s Party will be held on Sept. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Boulevard & Beyond.
Recipients of the Maryland 4-H Youth Development Award, Tommy and Judy Smith, and Maryland 4-H Horse Program Volunteer of the Year Award, Dr. Al Starr, will be recognized.
This year’s bull roast will feature live entertainment and a silent and live auction.
Tickets purchased after Sept. 1 and at the door will be $35 for adults.
Proceeds will benefit the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund. This endowment fund helps send the horse teams to the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Ky., and also helps support the Maryland 4-H Horse Program throughout the year.
For more information or to order tickets, contact Amanda Brown at 301-314-7832 or akbrown@umd.edu.

Decoy auction to benefit Horse Lover’s United Inc.

EASTON, Md. — Guyette and Schmidt Inc., the world’s largest decoy auction firm, will hold their decoy auction at the Talbot County Community Center on Nov. 7 and 8.
There will be approximately 600 investment quality decoys and related items for sale at the auction, held in conjunction with the Easton Waterfowl Festival.
Horse Lover’s United Inc., a horse rescue organization, seeks to identify equines in need, rehabilitate them when necessary, and then place them in new homes. HLU is looking for donations of decoys to enter into the auction to support the rescue organization. On any donated item that brings $100 or more, HLU will split the proceeds 50-50 with the donator.
HLU is accetping any of the following: Antique duck, goose, shorebird and fish decoys, fish carvings, waterfowl paintings and prints, duck calls, ammunition advertising and most anything waterfowl and hunting related.
To donate to HLU for this auction, or to the HLU Silent Auction held during the Preview Party, contact Lorraine Truitt at 410-749-3499.
If you have something but are not sure of the value, contact Gary Guyette at 410-745-0485 to arrange a free appraisal. Call 410-745-0485 to arrange for an appraisal. Pick-up of donated items can be arranged.

Virginia conference puts focus on the older horse

Virginia Cooperative Extension, with sponsorship from Southern States Cooperative, will offer an educational program: Caring for the Older Horse, on Nov. 8 in Charlottesville, Va., and Nov. 9 in Front Royal, Va.
The conference will feature expert advice from leading veterinarians and researchers, and will be offered at two locations in Virginia’s horse country. With better preventative medicine, nutrition and management, horses are living productive lives well into their 20s and beyond. This program is being offered in response to the growing number of older horses in the area, and will provide the most up-to-date information on adequately caring for aging equines.
Featured speakers and topics include:
• Scott Pleasant, DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Physical Changes and Disease Processes Affecting Older Horses
• Mark Crisman, DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine
Maintaining the Aging Equine Athlete
• Tracy Norman, VMD, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic (Charlottesville) Ian Harrison, DVM, Harrison Equine (Front Royal)
Vaccinations and Deworming for the Aging Equine
• Donovan Dagner, DVM, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic (Charlottesville)Amanda Compton, EqDT (Front Royal)
Dental Care for the Aging Equine
• Dr. Marty Adams, equine nutritionist, Southern States Cooperative
Feeding the Senior Horse
• Carrie Swanson, Extension agent, Animal Science (Charlottesville) Crystal Smith, Extension Agent, Animal Science (Front Royal)
End of Life Options for Your Aging Equine.
Both sites are close to major interstates and offer plenty of free onsite parking. The Nov. 8 program in Charlottesville, Va., will be held in the Department of Forestry Building from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Nov. 9 program in Front Royal, Va., will be held at Celebration Hall in the North Warren Volunteer Fire & Rescue Building from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
The registration fee includes attendees’ conference materials, lunch and refreshments. Early registration received by Oct. 26 is $20; late registration is $25 and must be received by Nov. 5.
For more information on the Charlottesville, Va,. program, contact Carrie Swanson, Extension agent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville VCE Office, at 434-872-4580 or cswanson@vt.edu.
For more information on the Front Royal Program, contact Crystal Smith, Extension Agent at the Warren County VCE Office, at 540-635-4549 or crystal.smith@vt.edu.

Univ. of Md. announces equine conference

COLLEGE PARK, Md. — University of Maryland will be holding its 3rd Annual Maryland Horse Conference on Saturday, Nov. 10. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Montgomery College in Germantown, Md.
The conference attracts hundreds of horse industry participants eager to improve their horse care and management knowledge. Keynote speaker, Dr. Clint Depew, will speak about building confidence in horse and rider. Seminar topics include: bit selection and use, management of foot problems, the use of horses to improve child development skills, broodmare management, first time horse ownership, pasture management, horse facility improvements, hay quality and selection, horse farm drought management, and equine business management.
The registration cost is $30 for adults and $20 for youth if registrations are received by Oct. 27. All attendees will receive a conference proceedings, morning refreshments, and lunch. A limited number of vendor tables are also available for those companies interested in participating.
For more information visit the Web site at www.equinestudies.umd.edu/Extension/horseconference2007.html. Or contact Kelly Brannan at kbrannan@umd.edu or 301-405-8746.

	Within the Industry - An emperor in the sport of kings? By Matt Sparacino has been the director of public relations and Marketing for Harrington Raceway since 2001. He also serves as president of the Standardbred Media and Marketing Association. Horse health - Horse flu season By David Marshall, V.M.D. Extension Equine Veterinarian University of Delaware Events and meetings Golf tournament held to support Md. horse industry HAMPSTEAD, Md. — On Sept. 24, the Maryland Million Golf Tournament will be held at Piney Branch Golf Club in Hampstead, Md. All funds raised go to the Maryland Horse Industry Foundation, which supports educational and charity needs in the Maryland horse industry. Oct. 13 marks the 21st Maryland Million Day. Post time is 12:15 at Laurel Park. Free ball caps will be given to the first 4,000 people.Maryland Million VIP Packages are available. Packages include a handicapping seminar, admission, lunch and reserved seating. Cost is $30 a person. For more information on the golf tournament or Maryland Million Day, call Alissa Norman at 410-252-2100 or visit www.MarylandMillion.com Md. 4-H program holds Horseman’s Party WESTMINSTER, Md. — The 21st Annual Maryland Horsemen’s Party will be held on Sept. 30 from 2 to 5 p.m. at Boulevard & Beyond. Recipients of the Maryland 4-H Youth Development Award, Tommy and Judy Smith, and Maryland 4-H Horse Program Volunteer of the Year Award, Dr. Al Starr, will be recognized. This year’s bull roast will feature live entertainment and a silent and live auction. Tickets purchased after Sept. 1 and at the door will be $35 for adults. Proceeds will benefit the Sallie Robertson Memorial 4-H Endowment Fund. This endowment fund helps send the horse teams to the Eastern National 4-H Horse Roundup in Louisville, Ky., and also helps support the Maryland 4-H Horse Program throughout the year. For more information or to order tickets, contact Amanda Brown at 301-314-7832 or akbrown@umd.edu. Decoy auction to benefit Horse Lover’s United Inc. EASTON, Md. — Guyette and Schmidt Inc., the world’s largest decoy auction firm, will hold their decoy auction at the Talbot County Community Center on Nov. 7 and 8. There will be approximately 600 investment quality decoys and related items for sale at the auction, held in conjunction with the Easton Waterfowl Festival. Horse Lover’s United Inc., a horse rescue organization, seeks to identify equines in need, rehabilitate them when necessary, and then place them in new homes. HLU is looking for donations of decoys to enter into the auction to support the rescue organization. On any donated item that brings $100 or more, HLU will split the proceeds 50-50 with the donator. HLU is accetping any of the following: Antique duck, goose, shorebird and fish decoys, fish carvings, waterfowl paintings and prints, duck calls, ammunition advertising and most anything waterfowl and hunting related. To donate to HLU for this auction, or to the HLU Silent Auction held during the Preview Party, contact Lorraine Truitt at 410-749-3499. If you have something but are not sure of the value, contact Gary Guyette at 410-745-0485 to arrange a free appraisal. Call 410-745-0485 to arrange for an appraisal. Pick-up of donated items can be arranged. Virginia conference puts focus on the older horse Virginia Cooperative Extension, with sponsorship from Southern States Cooperative, will offer an educational program: Caring for the Older Horse, on Nov. 8 in Charlottesville, Va., and Nov. 9 in Front Royal, Va. The conference will feature expert advice from leading veterinarians and researchers, and will be offered at two locations in Virginia’s horse country. With better preventative medicine, nutrition and management, horses are living productive lives well into their 20s and beyond. This program is being offered in response to the growing number of older horses in the area, and will provide the most up-to-date information on adequately caring for aging equines. Featured speakers and topics include: • Scott Pleasant, DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Physical Changes and Disease Processes Affecting Older Horses • Mark Crisman, DVM, Virginia-Maryland Regional College of Veterinary Medicine Maintaining the Aging Equine Athlete • Tracy Norman, VMD, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic (Charlottesville) Ian Harrison, DVM, Harrison Equine (Front Royal) Vaccinations and Deworming for the Aging Equine • Donovan Dagner, DVM, Blue Ridge Equine Clinic (Charlottesville)Amanda Compton, EqDT (Front Royal) Dental Care for the Aging Equine • Dr. Marty Adams, equine nutritionist, Southern States Cooperative Feeding the Senior Horse • Carrie Swanson, Extension agent, Animal Science (Charlottesville) Crystal Smith, Extension Agent, Animal Science (Front Royal) End of Life Options for Your Aging Equine. Both sites are close to major interstates and offer plenty of free onsite parking. The Nov. 8 program in Charlottesville, Va., will be held in the Department of Forestry Building from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The Nov. 9 program in Front Royal, Va., will be held at Celebration Hall in the North Warren Volunteer Fire & Rescue Building from 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. The registration fee includes attendees’ conference materials, lunch and refreshments. Early registration received by Oct. 26 is $20; late registration is $25 and must be received by Nov. 5. For more information on the Charlottesville, Va,. program, contact Carrie Swanson, Extension agent at the Albemarle-Charlottesville VCE Office, at 434-872-4580 or cswanson@vt.edu. For more information on the Front Royal Program, contact Crystal Smith, Extension Agent at the Warren County VCE Office, at 540-635-4549 or crystal.smith@vt.edu. Univ. of Md. announces equine conference COLLEGE PARK, Md. — University of Maryland will be holding its 3rd Annual Maryland Horse Conference on Saturday, Nov. 10. The event will be held from 8 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. at Montgomery College in Germantown, Md. The conference attracts hundreds of horse industry participants eager to improve their horse care and management knowledge. Keynote speaker, Dr. Clint Depew, will speak about building confidence in horse and rider. Seminar topics include: bit selection and use, management of foot problems, the use of horses to improve child development skills, broodmare management, first time horse ownership, pasture management, horse facility improvements, hay quality and selection, horse farm drought management, and equine business management. The registration cost is $30 for adults and $20 for youth if registrations are received by Oct. 27. All attendees will receive a conference proceedings, morning refreshments, and lunch. A limited number of vendor tables are also available for those companies interested in participating. For more information visit the Web site at www.equinestudies.umd.edu/Extension/horseconference2007.html. Or contact Kelly Brannan at kbrannan@umd.edu or 301-405-8746.
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