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NAEAA Announces Reciprocal Organization Membership

To facilitate a greater reach and membership growth for both the National Association of Equine Affiliated Academics (NAEAA) and reciprocal organizations, the NAEAA has created a Reciprocal Organization Membership, the group stated Monday.

The mission of the NAEAA is to strengthen post-secondary equine academic programs, provide networking opportunities, and facilitate increased cooperation and information sharing among their members from public and private institutions.

To further it, the group invites collaboration with other non-profit equine organizations centered around post-secondary education.

For more information and to see upcoming events, please visit their website.

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ERC Returns for Fourth Season

Officially kicking off its fourth season, the Empire Racing Club (ERC) will offer a reduced membership price of $400 through the official re-launch date of May 1. Membership dues for both new and returning members will be $475 beginning May 2, 2022. Membership is open to both licensed and unlicensed enthusiasts looking to enjoy the social and educational benefits of the Club.

The ERC will once again be managed by famed race-caller Tom Durkin. Training the current roster of runners for the 2022 season are Hall of Famer Mark Casse; two-time Hall of Fame nominee Christophe Clement; and four-time leading trainer in New York, Linda Rice. ERC team runners currently include stakes winner Proven Strategies (Sky Mesa), in addition to Community Adjusted (Summer Front) and Freedomofthepress (Mshawish), who is entered to run at Aqueduct Saturday, Apr. 16.

“AND WE'RE OFF!!!!!!! Once again, the Empire Racing Club is off and running for another new year of New York Thoroughbred racing,” said ERC Managing Partner Tom Durkin. “The Empire Racing Club makes possible to members the thrill of owning a racehorse and being part of the game with a behind the scenes experience. The Club will have a number of runners to follow this year. It's what we call 'action'. See you in the winner's circle!”

Similarly to last season, ERC members receive regular updates about their horses via conference call, email and social media. The Club will offer the opportunity to visit the backstretch for morning training and the paddock when the ERC horses run, and will host dedicated ERC events.

“The new season will continue to feature the ERC Educational ZOOM Series in addition to the popular Race Day Events at NYRA tracks,” said ERC Coordinator Christina Bossinakis. “New for this year, the ERC will craft initiatives to offer interested members the opportunity to dip their toe into various levels of ownership, including the claiming game. Whether the goal is to enjoy the social scene, take advantage of the educational aspects or to gain a stake in the game, there will be something for everyone.”

Spearheaded by the New York Thoroughbred Horsemen's Association (NYTHA) in 2019, the ERC is a non-profit organization designed to introduce new fans to racehorse ownership.

For more information, visit www.empireracingclubny.com

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Kentucky Horse Council Releases Membership Survey

The Kentucky Horse Council is conducting a survey of its members and other individuals in the Kentucky horse industry between now and August 15, 2020. This survey will be used to help the Kentucky Horse Council Board of Directors craft the position that the Council will take on issues currently facing the industry.

“We are reaching out to our membership to gather input on issues facing the industry, as well as the Kentucky Horse Council,” said Kentucky Horse Council Executive Director Katy Ross. “We believe it is important to check in with our members in order to provide accurate representation and to keep a pulse on what matters most to horsemen and women in Kentucky. I encourage every member of Kentucky's horse industry to please participate in our survey. The information we gather enables us to better serve and represent our constituents, but also allows us to have a positive and lasting impact on Kentucky's signature industry.”

The survey, which takes approximately ten minutes to complete, can be found here. All members of the Kentucky equine community are invited and encouraged to take the survey.

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KTFMC Focuses On Online Education For Membership

In an effort to keep club membership engaged throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, the Kentucky Thoroughbred Farm Managers' Club (KTFMC) sought new ways to educate their members about issues affecting the Thoroughbred industry in the Bluegrass.

Recently, KTFMC President Donnie Snellings interviewed Dr. Luke Fallon of Hagyard Equine Medical Institute. The two discussed the history of rotavirus and research being conducted to help prevent the disease in the future. Rotavirus causes severe diarrhea in foals.

Dr. Fallon noted that the disease has shifted from affecting foals that are about two weeks old to those that are between 60 and 90 days old. Dr. Fallon estimated that about 5 to 10 percent of foals on a farm may be affected by the virus. Though most foals are readily treated at home, some do become so dehydrated that their electrolytes become imbalanced; these foals need to go to an equine hospital for care.

Dr. Fallon discussed the current rotavirus vaccine, which has been in use since the 1980s, and noted that scientists at Gluck Equine Research Center and veterinarians at Hagyard are working with Zoetis, the company that owns the patent on the vaccine, to see if it is possible to update the existing vaccine or create a new one that will protect more horses.

Watch the video below.

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