May 2022 Issue

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SOLUTIONS FOR HEALTH & PERFORMANCE ® Premium Equine Products | A Division of Daniel Baum Company, Inc. 1383 Arcadia Rd., Ste 102 | Lancaster, PA 17601 | 800-992-3147 | www.KA-HI.com 2013 “Our favorite commercial supplement is KAUFFMAN’S Coat, Skin &Weight because of its high omega-3s, high protein, and high microbial count.” ~Solutions for the Skinny Horse, Horse Journal, December 2013 Coat, Skin & Weight TM C M Y CM MY CY CMY K 3.11.21 CSW_ECE_June Devon Horse Show.pdf 1 3/12/2021 3:13:47 PM Press release The Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association (PHBA) has donated $150,000 to the Equine Pharmacology Laboratory at the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine’s (Penn Vet) New Bolton Center that will support continued revolutionary research in equine biomarkers. The new round of PHBA funding – which will expand on the cutting-edge research into gene doping that the PHVA helped to fund in 2018 - will bolster three key research initiatives focused on improving the health and safety of equine athletes and enhancing integrity in racing. One area of research seeks to identify novel mRNA biomarkers that can help proactively predict if a horse is at risk for injury, even for injuries that are difficult or impossible to detect using conventional meth- ods. Ultimately, researchers hope to develop a rapid stall-side blood test that could be administered prior to a race, helping racing offi- cials accurately detect horses that may be at an elevated risk. The funding will also support Penn Vet’s sample collection for continued development of an Equine Biological Passport through the expansion of the Equine Pharmacology Labora- tory’s BioBank. Samples from the BioBank are analyzed to determine baseline levels of blood-based biomarkers found in racehorses. Once established, these baseline levels can be used to determine if blood samples taken from a horse pre- or post- race show any variations from baseline indicative of illness, injury or prohibited substances. PHBA Funds Equine Biomarker Research at New Bolton “The PHBA is very proud to continue its partnership with Penn Vet by providing an additional grant of $150,000 to fund this incredibly important and timely research program,” said Deanna Manfredi, PhD, a member of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association’s Board of Directors. “This research program has the potential to have a very positive impact on the sport we all love and ensure its continued success through advances in preventing breakdowns, promoting equine health, and enhancing racing integrity.” “Studies are ongoing to de- velop an Equine Biological Pass- port using a variety of biomark- ers,” said Dr. Mary Robinson, Director of the Equine Pharma- cology Laboratory at New Bolton Center. “For example, we now have potential protein and mRNA biomarkers of extracorporeal shockwave therapy that are being investigated using our Equine Bio- bank samples. This work would not have been possible without the support of the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association, who have provided the funding to expand and maintain the Equine Biobank, and the support of the Pennsylva- nia State Horse Racing Commis- sion for my laboratory.” “I’m proud to see the continued collaboration be- tween the Pennsylvania Horse Breeders Association and New Bolton Center. This partnership promotes integrity and safety in the horse racing industry,” said State Representative Christina Sappey, who represents the 158th State House District. “The highly advanced research developed by Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center is critically important to protect equine athletes, and PHBA’s generous support makes this possible. We’re fortunate to have both of these organizations that benefit all Pennsylvanians here in the 158th!” In addition to the Pennsylva- nia Horse Breeders Association’s support, Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center is also seeking additional funding to further expand and accelerate this research program. Individuals or organizations who would like to support the program through a financial donation are encouraged to contact Margaret Leardi, Director of Development for New Bolton Center, at mleardi @ vet.upenn.edu . Standardbred Transition Alliance Creates Placement Program ensure a retiring racehorse doesn’t end up in a potentially perilous situation. “Our main priority is to make sure each horse has everything it needs to enter an adoption program ready to find its second career,” says Daniels. “In addressing that, we also de- signed a program that alleviates many of the time-consuming, administrative tasks accredited aftercare organizations must complete. Programs are often stretched thin by having to do everything from hands-on care to office work to fundraising efforts. The Placement Liaison Program will allow adoption programs to operate even more efficiently by preserving their time and energy for screening and interviewing adopters, train- ing horses and conducting post adoption follow-ups. “The STA looks forward to assisting the horses and our ac- credited aftercare organizations in truly changing the face of equine aftercare.” Learn more about the PLP at: www.standardbredtransition.org/ placement-liaison-program (Continued from page 24) www.eastcoastequestrian.net Gas is expensive! Stop running to the tack shop to pick up your copy of East Coast Equestrian ! SUBSCRIBE! Get the issue in your mailbox for as long as you want for just a one-time fee of $20. For life! AND place FREE non-commercial classifieds each month! Use the form on page 43 or subscribe online at eastcoasteequestrian.net .