Virginia Horse Industry Board

The Virginia Horse Industry Board was established in 1994 as the result of legislation and a statewide referendum. The Board is responsible for the promotion and economic development of the horse industry in Virginia and operates through the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services. > Click here to read about the Virginia Horse Industry Board

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Latest News:

• Horse Owners Urged to Vaccinate Now for West Nile Virus and Eastern Shore Equine Encephalitis: The Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) urges all horse owners to ask their veterinarians for West Nile Virus (WNV) and Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) vaccination recommendations for their animals. There were an increased number of EEE cases in Virginia in 2009, but the number of equine WNV cases dropped in comparison to the last couple of years, and state officials are concerned that horse owners may be lulled into inaction by the lack of disease activity.
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• Famous Virginia Horse Stories
  Written by Joan Hughes, this "work in progress" gallery features the likes of Traveler, Royal Atheena, Lady Wonder and more.
  

Virginia Horse Country

Where scenic horse trails, elite competitions, thrilling races, hunts and the Chincoteague ponies have established Virginia as one of the best destinations for equine activities and events. Horse enthusiasts can find all breeds of horses, used for all purposes from trail...
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