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EHV-4 Case in Baltimore Co. On September 1, the Equine Disease Com-


munication Center (EDCC) confi rmed a case of Equine Herpesvirus Type 4 (EHV-4) at a T oroughbred training farm in Baltimore County. T e horse infected was a 2-year-old T oroughbred colt who fi rst showed clinical signs of the respiratory disease on August 30. According to EDCC, “18 out of 20 training barn horses presented with a temperature of 103 for three days. T e horses presented with minimal serous discharge and tested positive for EHV-4.” T e American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) states that both EHV-1 and EHV-4 spread primarily by the respiratory route and by direct or indirect contact with nasal secretions. AAEP states, “Like herpesviruses of other species, these viruses establish latent infections in the majority of horses, which be- come asymptomatic carriers of one or both vi- ruses.” However, EHV-4 is more common and less deadly. In accordance with the Maryland Depart- ment of Agriculture, both EHV-1 and EHV-4 are reportable diseases however, no farm quar- antine is needed in EHV-4 cases.


WIHS Barn Night is Back! T e Washington International Horse Show’s


Barn Night is back this year at the Prince George’s Equestrian Center in Upper Marl- boro on T ursday, October 26. T e theme this year is “WIHS Goes Western” with barns com-


Kudos to…


Ocean Downs Finishes Record-Breaking 2023 Live Meet Standardbred harness racing went out with a bang at the Ocean Downs


Live Meet this summer. Every facet of the harness racing game – from horses to handle to purses – showed exponential growth over 2022, which was itself a record year. T e only exception was the on-track handle, ham- pered by rainy weather on race days. T e 2023 meet gave out almost $ 6.7 million in purse money, an im-


pressive 17% increase from 2022, and the live signal posted a gain of $900,0000, which was a 9.5% increase. About 3,000 of the 4,200 horses who ran at Ocean Downs this summer, the equivalent of 70% of all entries, were either Maryland-bred or Maryland-sired. Lastly, the track mainte- nance done over the winter prepped the track exceptionally well. Horses are racing longer and staying sounder as a result, a terrifi c shot in the arm for harness racing’s license to operate. Maryland-bred Standardbreds are world class, and Maryland harness


racing is booming!


peting for great prizes in a several categories. Barns can also purchase discounted tickets through Barn Night group ticket sales. Contest entries and barn registrations must


be submitted by October 19. For more infor- mation, contact Lara@wihs.org or go to wihs. org and click on “Barn Night.”


MD Veterans Service Animal Grants


T e Maryland Veterans Service Animal Pro- gram and Fund provides grants to service animal programs that train service dogs and those who provide equine therapy to veterans. T is year there is approximately $170,000 in grants available to eligible service animal and equine therapy pro- grams. Applicants must complete the FY24 Grant Application and budget sheet by November 3, 2023 at 3 pm (EST). Application forms and more in-


Congratulations to Kendal Fansler of Clarksville who WON the Novice Under 15 division at the American Eventing Championships riding Delilah’s Boy.


formation can be found at https:// veterans.maryland.gov/maryland- veterans-service-animal-program- and-fund/ Questions should be sent directly to grant specialist Toni Gianforti land.gov.


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… Lauren Satola of Fulton for being named to the MZ Farms/USHJA Emerging Athletes Program National Training Session. T is year’s session will be held at the University of Findlay in Ohio, November 9-12, and led by Olympic Show Jumper Peter Wylde and stable man- agement expert Colleen Reed. Satola was one of 16 athletes selected from a pool of 186 athletes who participated in 10 Regional Training Sessions na- tionwide. T e 16 riders will vie for the title of Champion and a $3,000 grant to be applied towards the cost of advanced training.


National Horse Show Junior Grant


T e National Horse Show is


off ering a new Junior Hunter Grant to support upcoming


hunter riders that demonstrate a need for fi - nancial aid. T e grant will provide a junior hunter rider with the ability to further their show experience and training. T e grant is funded through the National Horse Show En- dowment, which was established in 2022 to honor the late-chairman Mason Phelps. T e grant application can be found at https:// nhs.org/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/NHS- Endowment-_-Junior-Hunter-Rider-Appli- cation.pdf. Deadline to apply is October 15. Please direct any questions to Amanda Pollack at amandapollack11@gmail.com


Equine Studies Scholarships


T e EQUUS Foundation will be awarding $10,500 in scholarships to undergraduate and graduate level students enrolled in equine stud- ies and veterinary programs at institutions of higher learning listed on the EQUUS Foun- dation’s Equine Education Network. Here in Maryland, Cecil Community College is part of EQUUS Foundation’s Equine Education Net- work. For more information and application, go


to https://equusfoundation.org/scholar-


ships/een-scholarships.php. Application dead- line is October 15.


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Angie Leihy


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