FLICKA Gallops Onto DVD February 6
Witness a teen’s poignant tale of courage, determination and passion when “Flicka” debuts on DVD February 6 from Fox Home Entertainment. Featuring an all-star cast including country music superstar and actor Tim McGraw (“Friday Night Lights”), Maria Bello (“Thank You For Smoking”) and Alison Lohman (“Big Fish”). Based on the beloved novel My Friend Flicka, by Mary O’Hara, “Flicka” masterfully injects moving cast performances, breathtaking scenery and majestic horses with raw emotion to tell the story of a fiercely independent young girl’s quest to tame a wild mustang and prove herself to her family. “Flicka” will be available for the suggested retail price of $29.98 U.S./$43.48 Canada.
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Intervet Announces Foal Care ProgramSM and Prestige® IV FoalShot
The new four-way vaccine combines antigens for Eastern and Western Encephalomyelitis (EEE, WEE), Tetanus and Equine Herpes Virus 1 and 4 (EHV-1, EHV-4) in the convenience of a low-volume, low reaction, 1-mL dose. The vaccine is proven as an aid in the prevention of disease caused by EEE, WEE viruses and Tetanus, and as an aid in the control of respiratory disease caused by EHV-1 and EHV-4.
The Intervet Foal Care Program is the industry’s first integrated foal-health program developed especially to help horse owners keep track of important milestones in their foals’ development and healthcare. The new Web site, www.FoalCare.com provides interactive tools and downloadable charts that veterinarians and horse owners can use to track the growth and health of foals.
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Receive a Free Pair of Leather New® Leather Gloves and a Leather Care Guide from Farnam
Horse owners who have put their leather tack away for the winter without taking the time to properly clean and condition it know what a mess they can face in the spring when they pull out their tack to ride.
Purchase any Leather New® cleaner and any Leather New® conditioner and Farnam will reward you with a free pair of leather gloves. Horse owners can also pick up an informative Leather Care Guide at the dealer store, which gives tips on keeping tack in top condition.
Mail-in certificates for the free leather gloves are conveniently located on the in-store display, in key regional publications or on the web for easy access. Visit www.farnamhorse.com.
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New Hott Wash® 8-Gallon Portable Unit
The new Hott Wash® 8-gallon portable Titanium Pro hot water unit is ready to use right out of the box. The 8-gallon unit has all the same features as the Hott Wash® 4-gallon portable unit including titanium tank and heavy-duty commercial thermostat control. The new 8-gallon unit gives you twice the water capacity with the same great quality. All models plug into any regular 110-volt electrical outlet, portable generator or 12 volt truck inverter for use in remote locations.
For more information visit www.americasacres.com
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2007 Nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory Available Soon
The “Original” Nationwide Overnight Stabling Directory & Equestrian Vacation Guide plus Information Service is everything you need to plan your next trip, move, trail ride or vacation with your horses. The directory has been published yearly since 1982 by Equine Travelers of America, Inc., and horsemen from the U.S. to Canada swear by it.
For those one-time trips with just 1 or 2 stops, the Information Service is the way to go. Information can be provided by phone, fax or email. The directory content is not available online; you must purchase the directory to get the complete list of overnight stabling facilities. Visit www.overnightstabling.com for more information.
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Horse Owners and Breeders Tax Handbook Available
This year, give your favorite horse owner the gift of a stress-free tax season with the American Horse Council’s 2006 Tax Handbook. This 1000-page guide for horse owners and breeders explains the Internal Revenue Code as it pertains to the U.S. horse industry.
Topics covered in the handbook include: business versus hobby - including summaries of important court decisions; forms of doing business; sales, exchanges and involuntary conversions; tax planning; depreciation; record keeping and accounting rules; and much more.
Order your copy today by visiting us online at www.horsecouncil.org.
