Features

Laminitis Legacy

A sweet sixteen party raises funds in memory of a beloved horse

Alexandra Vinck has had her heart broken. The 16-year-old’s story isn’t about unrequited teenage love, however; it’s a story about the loss of her adored gelding, Tamar Impressive Dude.

“Dude,” as the quarter horse/Arabian was affectionately known, was a champion. He carried Alex to the reserve championship in walk-trot, and the championship in trails, both at the International Arabian Horse Show Association National Championships. Alex, who has explored a variety of equestrian disciplines since the age of five, says Dude was an amazing partner. “He was the sweetest, most loving horse, and would do anything you asked of him,” said Alex. Read more here »

Reptile Husbandry: The Key to Keeping Your Pet Healthy

Reptiles are becoming popular pets. According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, pet ownership statistics show that reptile ownership has significantly increased in the past five years. In fact, in 2008, the British Herpetological Federation reported that UK reptile ownership (8 million) surpassed dog ownership (6.5 million) that year.

This increasing interest and appreciation for these unique animals fuel a need to keep them in captivity. While reptiles can make fantastic pets, when we change their natural settings, we change several of the factors that contribute to their health and well being. Read more here »

Events

Animal Lovers Lecture Series - Next Lecture January 30th - Quality of Life: Getting Your Dog Involved

A free educational series for companion animal lovers featuring veterinarians from the Matthew J. Ryan Veterinary Hospital at the University of Pennsylvania

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First Tuesdays Lecture Series - Next Lecture February 1st - Beyond EPM: Neurologic Disease in the Horse

A free educational lecture series for horse owners and horse enthusiasts at New Bolton Center

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