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Dressage History Made at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Edward Gal (NED) became a three-time world champion Friday night at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Kentucky, USA, following a 91.8 test on the famed Moorlands Totilas.
In the same pattern as the earlier Grand Prix Special, Great Britain’s Laura Bechtolsheimer on Mistral Hojris captured the silver and Steffen Peters secured bronze for the United States.
Cross-Country Course Walk
Eventing enthusiasts are eagerly awaiting tomorrow’s cross-country phase of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games competition. Yesterday afternoon, a group of journalists and photographers
2010 Radio Show Episode 115 – Reining Finals with Lisa Coulter and Eventing Preview
Daily radio coverage of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games continues with a wrap up of the days events. We recap Eventing Dressage with
Stable Scoop Episode 111 – Dressage Rider and the Jockey
Guest Co-Host Chrissy Joy brings back two of our favorite guests, Dressage Rider Reese Koffler-Stanfield and Jockey Frankie Lavato. Learn whether Reese’s marriage survived the
Horse Tip Daily 308 – Reese Koffler-Stanfield on Stopping and Going
Reese Koffler-Stanfield is a International Dressage Rider and an up and coming star in the United States dressage world. Reese speaks about cooking, food and
Eventing Radio Episode 98 – Dressage Day 1 World Equestrian Games
The first of four special episodes of eventing coverage from the 2010 Alltech World Equestrian Games. Chris is joined by some very special guests to
WEG 2010 Cross-Country Preview
Dr. Catherine Kohn, President of the World Equestrian Games Veterinary Commission, tells us what to expect during the WEG 2010 cross-country event and discusses course conditions, veterinary staffing, and the care these athletes receive.
Omega-3 Fatty Acids Benefit Sport Horse Health
There is much debate surrounding the use of supplements in equine diets, but adding fish oil to a horse’s feed to increase omega-3 fatty acid intake can have a positive effect on exercising horses’ health and endurance, according to Kyle Newman, PhD,
WEG Results: Individual Reining
All week, U.S. reiner Tom McCutcheon has been trying to keep his mount, Gunners Special Nite, fresh and happy. Thursday afternoon, the 6-year-old American Quarter Horse stallion returned the favor by turning in a score of 228 in the individual finals at the FEI Reining World Championship, presented by John Deere, held as part of the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Stem Cell Harvesting Methods Considered
There currently is much hype and hope pertaining to stem cell therapy in equine medicine, but not all methods of collecting stem cells are created equal, warn researchers from the Faculty of Veterinary Medicine at the University of Montreal, Canada.
New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Lab Opens
Cornell ushered in a new era of disease diagnosis and prevention Friday, Oct. 1, with the opening of the state-of-the-art New York State Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory to monitor human and animal disease.
WEG: Germany Remains Dominant In Dressage at Eventing World Championships
Germany's Michael Jung and La Biosthetique-Sam FBW took the lead today in the Eventing World Championships, presented by Reem Acra, at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. Jung's score of 33.00 put him in the top spot, while countryman Simone Deitermann, riding Free Easy (36.00), held on to the third spot after leading following day 1. Italy's Stefano Brecciaroli,
Steffen Peters and Ravel Earn Second Bronze Medal at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
Simply put, it was the greatest night of dressage action in the history of the sport on American soil.
It came down to a dashing Dutchman, a young English woman and the superstar American rider – all who continually broke and set records in a week that saw the world turn its attention to the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, KY.
For the Americans, it
Horse Conformation Conundrums
Be it for racing, reining, or riding, a horse needs to be put together properly; but does a horse need to be put together perfectly?
Walking The Line (Our Appropriate–or Inappropriate–Use of The Horse)
Both science and society have a role in deciding what constitutes an appropriate level of animal welfare and the appropriate use of the horse. While science can determine what type or degree of animal welfare risk exists under specific circumstances, it cannot determine what type or degree of risk is acceptable–that is the question society answers.
New Gelding Trouble
After being castrated, my gelding became a different horse and extremely difficult to handle. He pulls away and escapes when being led by hand, and he won’t let the vet near him, especially around his male parts. Any tips on how to handle him?
