Elizabeth Troutman

Articles by: Elizabeth Troutman

Eventing Safety: The Question of Rider Fitness

Could the level of physical fitness a rider brings to the saddle, considered along with the stamina and strength of the equestrian athlete, impact the way the horse moves and performs during an event or race? Equestrian trainers and researchers

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Vets Consider ‘Chronic’ Lyme in Horses

Editor’s Note: Updated July 7, 2008, with original information from Dr. Rick Mitchell. Quotes in the original version did not accurately reflect Dr. Mitchell’s comments.)

The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA) recently announced that it will be reviewing the case for “chronic” Lyme disease, as well as the treatments for ongoing symptoms of the tick-borne

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Vets Consider ?Chronic? Lyme in Horses

Editor’s Note: Updated July 7, 2008, with original information from Dr. Rick Mitchell. Quotes in the original version did not accurately reflect Dr. Mitchell’s comments.)


The Infectious Diseases Society of America (IDSA)

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