Purina Mills To Host Nation's Largest Horse Owner Educational Event, In Towns Across America

Purina Mills Horse Owner's Workshop
Will Provide Fun And Education For Horse Enthusiasts

Officials for Purina Mills Horse Business Group announced plans to roll out their largest horse event of the year: The Purina Mills Horse Owner's Workshops.

The Workshops will be hosted by local Purina Mills dealers, with assistance from the Purina Mills Horse Business Group. In addition to speakers provided by Purina Mills, the Workshops will also feature local American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Veterinarians, speaking on overall horse health issues specific to local and regional markets.

In addition to what they will learn, horse owners who attend Horse Owner's Workshop Events will receive a coupon sheet filled with money-saving offers on a variety of equine products and a chance to enter for sweepstakes prizes including a new Exiss horse trailer and one of several new John Deere Gators. Purina Mills officials will also encourage local horse owners to take the Omolene Challenge: purchase two bags of Omolene Feed and get two bags free.
See what the Checkerboard can do. (800) 227-8941, www.purinamills.com.

Respiratory Aid for Your Horse (PHOTO ATTACHED)

VENTIPULMIN® Syrup (clenbuterol HCl) is the only FDA-approved oral bronchodilator for horses. Excess mucus and bronchospasm contribute to coughing and inefficient breathing. VENTIPULMIN Syrup provides relief to your horse by opening up constricted airways and enhancing mucus clearance, helping your horse to breathe easier and perform to its true potential.
• Only FDA-approved bronchodilator for horses
• Enhances clearance of mucus from airways
• Works to relieve multiple symptoms of reversible airway conditions
• Palatable and safe for horses of all ages

For more information on products from Boehringer Ingelheim Vetmedica, contact your veterinarian.

The Simplicity of Dressage (PHOTO ATTACHED)

Trafalgar Square Publishing is pleased to announce the publication of The Simplicity of Dressage by Johann Hinnemann and Coby van Baalen. Regardless of which level of dressage one rides, the basics are always the same: rhythm, suppleness, contact, impulsion, straightness, and collection. Understood individually and pursued consecutively, these six straightforward, simple concepts intertwine as training progresses, which if successfully achieved, results in a high-school dressage horse. Elegantly illustrated with beautiful photographs, The Simplicity of Dressage offers riders and trainers at every level a clearly stated method of attaining higher test scores and more advanced movements, while at the same time, showing great concern for the welfare and happiness of the horse.

Johann Hinnemann is an internationally renowned dressage trainer and coach of the Dutch national team. His student and teacher in her own right, Coby van Baalen, is one of The Netherlands top riders and silver medalist at the Sydney Olympics in 2000. Claartje van Andel has collaborated with several of the world’s biggest names in equestrian sport on previous books.
$24.95 hardcover, For more information, or to order:Trafalgar Square Publishing, Box 257, N. Pomfret, VT 05053, (800) 423-4525, www.horseandriderbooks.com

RICHARD'S SHRAKE'S Resistance Free (TM) Training Clinic: (PHOTO ATTACHED)

Richard Shrake, the internationally known horseman and highly respected trainer, lecturer and judge will be teaching a two-day clinic on APRIL 10th and 11th, 2004 at the Trails End Arena in Olympia, Washington. He will be introducing his apprentice trainer/instructor, Julian Kennedy. Julian will be offering the equine enthusiast people of the Pacific Northwest, the hands on experience of the Resistance Free techniques. Julian has worked extensively with Richard for three years learning and perfecting the Resistance Free Training methods, to become an accredited Richard Shrake Resistance Free (TM) trainer.

Whether you are a novice or professional, English or Western, the Resistance Free (TM) methods will benefit your riding and training program. Spectators, and riders of all horse breeds and disciplines welcome. Tickets: $30 per day * $50 for two days. Two Day Clinic: $325.00. Call 360-426-9474 or Email pjshorses@aol.com or relentlessatmpr@hotmail.com for more information.

Merial Introduces Next Generation Equine West Nile Virus Vaccine (PHOTO ATTACHED)

Merial, a world-leading animal health company, announced today the release of a new equine vaccine – RECOMBITEK® Equine West Nile Virus (WNV) vaccine.
“The RECOMBITEK West Nile Virus vaccine uses recombinant DNA technology to stimulate a fast, multifaceted and long-lasting immune response proven by natural mosquito challenge of West Nile Virus,” says Dr. Mike Murray, Merial Equine Technical Director for Strategic Development. “The fast acting immune response was demonstrated in a controlled trial that showed horses were protected from viremia caused by West Nile Virus infection when challenged as early as two weeks after completion of the two-vaccination series.”
The benefits of recombinant vaccine technology include a fast, multifaceted (humoral and cell-mediated) immune response, targeted antigen presentation, and a level of safety inherent to this technology due to the fact that there is no possibility of live virus replication.
Merial is a world leading innovation-driven animal health company, providing a comprehensive range of products to enhance the health, well-being and performance of a wide range of animal species. For more information, please see www.merial.com.

Friendly Grove Equestrian Centre, Premier Horse Boarding and Riding Facility Opens Near Olympia, WA

The local equestrian industry got a shot in the arm with the recent opening of Friendly Grove Equestrian Centre, a premier horse boarding and riding facility. Located very close to downtown Olympia, FGEC offers relief to South Sound equestrians weary of traveling long distances daily to care for their animals and participate in their sport.
Winter riding is a joy in an indoor riding arena that is both large and superbly groomed. Parents viewing room is provided. Riders who prefer open skies and scenery will delight in the jumping parcours, wooded trails and a clear view of Lake Bigelow. FGEC is also offering weekly workshops on a variety of subjects that are open to the larger equestrian community.
Multiple feedings and separate turnouts are provided daily at this full-service facility. Care is provided by experienced handlers who reside on-site.
Joanie Offord, owner of FGEC, who has 15 years experience boarding horses. Additional information about FGEC can be obtained by calling Joanie at (360)456-0808 or Katrin at (360)923-1142.