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David O’Connor Elected to American Horse Council
David O’Connor, president of the United States Equestrian Federation, Olympic gold medalist, and Pan American Games and World Equestrian Games medalist, has been elected to the board of trustees of the American Horse Council.
In 2004,
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
Suspended Jockey Responds to Whipping Incident
Jockey Jeremy Rose was suspended for six months following a stewards’ hearing the morning of June 24 for whipping his mount Appeal to the City in the face during the third race at Delaware Park June 23. (For more on this see “
Endurance Discipline Manager Selected for WEG 2010
Emmett B. Ross has been selected as the Endurance Discipline Manager for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Ross brings more than 20 years of international endurance riding experience, acting as trainer, Chef d’Equipe,
Dirty Jobs for Horses: Charlie Brown, Blood Donor and Teacher
Veterinary teaching hospitals save horses’ lives and train future veterinarians. But along with the human faculty, another type of staff member has an integral role in training new vets to care for your horse.
“Our teaching horses are
Readers Respond: Tip Toes
Almost 1,500 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “What management methods does your hoof care professional use?”
Kentucky Horse Park Hosting Equine Adoption Fair
A number of factors have converged to make this a difficult year for some of Kentucky’s horses. Equine overpopulation, a challenging economy, and last summer’s drought are among the causes of distress that have put Kentucky’s horses in the
Texas A&M Performing Research on Arenus Joint Supplement
Arenus, a division of Novus Nutrition Brands LLC, in conjunction with researchers from Texas A&M University, is studying the efficacy of a new, patent-pending technology in joint supplements, according to Marketing Manager Jeremy Moore.
In this study, 16 horses with grade 2-4 AAEP lameness scores will be evaluated over the course of six weeks. The researchers will measure the horses’
ReRun’s Day at the Races Raises Funds, Awareness
ReRun, a nonprofit adoption program for ex-racehorses, held its second Day at the Races charity luncheon at Monmouth Park race track June 21. The event was attended by a diverse group of ReRun supporters, including members of Big Brown’s
Big Brown’s Trainer Faces Clenbuterol Positive
A horse trained by Rick Dutrow tested positive for twice the allowable level of the bronchodilator clenbuterol, which helps burn fat and promote muscle growth, the New York Times reported June 25.
The Kentucky Horse Racing Authority
Jockey Suspended for Using Whip on Horse’s Face
Jockey Jeremy Rose was suspended for six months following a stewards’ hearing the morning of June 24 for whipping his mount Appeal to the City in the face during the third race at Delaware Park June 23.
In the official ruling, Delaware Park
E-Biotic
The E-Biotic formula is beneficial for horses primarily on the standard “hay and oats” diet as well as those under stress: gestating, lactating, undergoing rapid growth or nutritional disease. It allows horses to extract maximum nutrients from their
Sav-A-Hoof Med-i-sole
Med-i-sole is an effective treatment for infections of the sole and frog (including white line disease, thrush, and seedy toe). The special gel formula sticks to the sole, shoes, and pads and increases the beneficial contact time.
Tempo SC Ultra Pest Control Concentrate
Precautionary measures retained in New South Wales (NSW) since the eradication of equine influenza was confirmed in February will end at midnight on June 30. From July 1 an official Traveling Horse Statement will not be required before |
