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Sport Horse Enthusiasts Invited to Special Pre-WEG Educational Workshop

Achieving prime fitness in equine athletes will be the objective of The Winning Edge: Promoting Peak Performance in the Equine Athlete, a workshop for horse owners, trainers and competitors held in conjunction with the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Hosted by Alltech, the American Association of Equine Practitioners, and Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, the workshop wi

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WEG: 30 Day Countdown to the Games

With just one month to go until the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, ticket sales and hospitality purchases are ramping up as spectators from around the world prepare to witness world championship competition in eight equestrian sports. Dressage Freestyle Price Level A has officially sold out for the world championship final on Friday, Oct. 1. Less than 1,000 tickets remai

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Low- or No-Cost Castration Effort Under Way in Missouri

An equine veterinarian at the University of Missouri College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) plans to host a low- or no-cost castration clinic this fall at the University of Missouri in an effort to address the unwanted horse issue. According to Alison LaCarrubba, DVM, Dipl. ABVP, who heads the equine ambulatory section at the CVM, stallions that are referred by area veterinarians o

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WEG: U.S. Para-Dressage Team Nominated Entries Named

The United States Para-Equestrian Association (USPEA) would like to thank all of the Para-Dressage equines that have been selected to the Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The Para-Dressage competition for the WEG at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky., begins on Oct. 5. Riders will compete on a world-stage in front of international judge

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WNV Confirmed in Kentucky Horse

A horse in Taylor County, just east of Louisville, Ky., has been diagnosed and treated for West Nile virus (WNV), according to officials at the Kentucky State Veterinarian’s Office.

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EEE Vaccination Timing Critical for Protection

Vaccinating at the proper time of the year against Eastern equine encephalitis (EEE) is critical to protecting horses from the sometimes-fatal mosquito-borne disease, according to Judy Marteniuk, DVM, MS, associate professor in Equine Medicine and Extension at Michigan State University. As of Aug. 19, 18 cases have been confirmed, with seven pending lab results. Eastern equine enc

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WEG: USEF Names Endurance Short List/Nominated Entry

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List/Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games according to the USEF Selection Procedure for Endurance. From this group the Definite Entry will be named to represent the United States in the Endurance Championships. The Games take place from Sept. 25-Oct. 10, 201

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Mississippi State Veterinary Students Volunteer Abroad

While many people spent their summer vacations relaxing on the beach, a group of Mississippi State University College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) students traveled to Central America to help animals in need. In June, Katie Cooley, Brolin Evans, Brittany Fisher, Kellie Horton, and Stephanie Starling, all second-year CVM students, participated in a Volunteers for Intercultural and

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WEG: USEF Names Dresssage Team Short List/Nominated Entry

The United States Equestrian Federation has named the following horse/rider combinations to the Short List/ Nominated Entry for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) according to the USEF Selection Procedure for Dressage. From this group the Definite Entry will be named to represent the United States in the Dressage Championships. The 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games take

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WEG: YouTube Contest Winner to Receive Opening Ceremony Tickets

Alltech presents its first-ever YouTube Film Star contest to promote the upcoming Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) to be held in Lexington, Ky., from Sept. 25-Oct. 10. The winner will receive two tickets to the opening ceremony of the Games, two hospitality passes for the opening ceremonies, and a $1,000 cash prize. Whether you are a seasoned director of feature films, a s

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WEG: Ford Named Official Automobile of the Games

Ford Motor Company will provide courtesy vehicles to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, as an Official Automobile of the Games. The 2010 Games will feature eight world championships in equestrian sport and are being held for the first time in the United States from Sept. 25-Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky.

Ford will be providing 12-passenge

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WEG: Major Build-Out Progress at the Kentucky Horse Park

With many of the summer horse shows wrapping up this month at the Kentucky Horse Park, build-out crews for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games have been ramping up their progress. Temporary seating Stand A at the Outdoor Stadium has been built, and workers are now assembling railing and seat backs before they begin Stand B, the largest stand that will be located across fro

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USEF Names Ranked WEG Show Jumping Short List

United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) officials have named the following horse-and-rider combinations in ranked order to the U.S. Show Jumping Team Short List for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, held Sept. 25-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky.:

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Horse Trailer Tip: Locate Special Keys for Tires

Did you know that some wheels require a special lug nut key in order to remove tires from a vehicle? Your spare tire could also require a special key to unlock it. Having locking lug nuts on each wheel and a lock on your spare tire holder provides an added layer of safety–and a certain level of peace of mind–by safeguarding tires from tampering and even theft. However, these loc

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WEG: An Experience for the Entire Family

The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) will take place in Lexington, Ky., from Sept. 25-Oct. 10. The World Equestrian Games are held every four years like the Olympics and are the world championships for eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Despite being the pinnacle of equestrian competition, the Games are no

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Kentucky Horse Diagnosed with Potomac Horse Fever

Kentucky Department of Agriculture officials have concluded a recent case of Potomac horse fever that was diagnosed in a horse at Keeneland’s training center on Rice Road was not contracted or introduced to the horse while he was stabled on the grounds. State veterinary officials were alerted July 30 when a horse that had been stabled at the facility tested positive for the di

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