Benefit for Hurricane Victims Features John Lyons

Press Release October 11, 2004

John Lyons will demonstrate horse training techniques on Thursday, Oct. 14, in a benefit for hurricane victims from 7-9 p.m. at Loheac’s Rolling Hills Show Stable on Rte. 9 in Tryon, N.C.

USEF Statement Regarding Positive Drug Tests at the 2004 Olympic Games

Press Release October 8, 2004

The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), the international governing body for equestrian sport, announced that four horses tested positive during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens. None of the four horses represented the

AQHA’s Web Site Available in Spanish

Press Release October 8, 2004

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) is proud to announce the availability of AQHA information via web site en español!

AQHA cordially invites you to visit the Spanish web site,

Royal Kaliber Euthanatized In the Netherlands

Press Release October 8, 2004

Royal Kaliber, one of the United States’ most brilliant horses ever to compete internationally in show jumping, was humanely euthanatized today (Oct. 8) in the Netherlands. The stallion underwent colic surgery for intestinal adhesions on Sept. 27 and had been recovering well until two days ago, when his progress considerably slowed. Royal Kaliber took Chris Kappler to a team silver

NAERIC Foals Arrive at Ryerss for Sixth Annual Foal Adoption

Press Release October 4, 2004

The arrival of the North American Equine Ranching Information Council (NAERIC) foals at Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines for this year’s Sixth Annual Foal Adoption Program has been nothing less than energizing for the staff at Ryerss and the nearly

Invitations for National Economic Impact Study Distributed

Press Release October 4, 2004

The American Horse Council (AHC) reports that approximately 160,000 postcard invitations have been distributed asking people to participate in the national economic impact study of the horse industry. Those selected should receive the invitation

Fourth Annual Stallion Service Auction to Benefit Equine Health Studies Program

Press Release October 1, 2004

The Louisiana State University (LSU) School of Veterinary Medicine (SVM) announces its fourth annual Stallion Service Auction, which will be held Oct. 15-Dec. 17. The event is a multi-breed, Internet-based auction to help the SVM’s Equine Health

Royal Kaliber Stable After Surgery in the Netherlands

Press Release September 30, 2004

Royal Kaliber, the stallion that took Chris Kappler to the Olympic team silver and individual bronze medals at the 2004 Olympic Games, is stable as he continues to recover from colic surgery performed in the Netherlands on Monday, Sept. 27.&nbsp

Royal Kaliber Recovering from Colic Surgery in the Netherlands

Press Release September 28, 2004

Royal Kaliber, the stallion that took Chris Kappler to a silver Olympic team medal and an individual bronze medal in Athens last month, underwent colic surgery in Someren, the Netherlands late yesterday. He suffered a leg injury in the final

AAEP Updates Equine Dentistry Position Statement

Press Release September 27, 2004

The board of directors of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) has approved a revised organizational position statement on equine dentistry. The revised position was prepared by the AAEP Equine Dentistry Committee and approved

AAEP and Arabian Horse Association to Promote Horse Health as Alliance Partners

Press Release September 27, 2004

The American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), the world’s largest professional association of equine veterinarians, is pleased to announce the addition of the Arabian Horse Association (AHA) to the AAEP’s Alliance Partner Program.

Louisiana Publication Collecting Information for Disaster Database

Press Release September 24, 2004

The Louisiana Horseman’s Guide (LAHG) has joined efforts with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry, Office of Animal Health Studies, State Veterinarian’s Office, in compiling information for a new disaster

Atlanta Equine Import-Export Complex to be Closed

Press Release September 21, 2004

The American Horse Council (AHC) has been informed that effective Nov. 5, Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport will close the Atlanta Equine Complex, which has served as an export-import facility for horses.

According to