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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.

European Breeders’ Cup Contenders’ Flight Booked for Oct. 25

Press Release October 11, 2004

The International Racing Bureau informed Lone Star Park officials that the main charter shipment for horses competing in the Breeders’ Cup World Thoroughbred Championships has been provisionally booked to arrive in Dallas on Monday, Oct. 25.

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

Maximizing Benefits of Influenza Vaccination

Christy M. West October 8, 2004

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Three Horses Killed in U.K. Barn Fire

The Horse Staff October 8, 2004

According to an online BBC report, three horses were trapped and killed in a West Yorkshire barn fire that is being investigated as suspicious.

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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,

Surgery on The Cliff’s Edge Deemed Successful

Steve Haskin October 8, 2004

Robert LaPenta’s The Cliff’s Edge, who suffered a fracture of the right front fetlock during the running of the Oct. 2 Jockey Club Gold Cup (gr. I) at Belmont, underwent successful surgery the morning of Oct. 4 at the New Jersey Equine

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

Troopers Instruct Iraqi Horse Handlers

Army News Service October 6, 2004

Trading computers and badges for saddles and spurs has provided a welcome break for troopers of the U.S. Army 1st Cavalry Division’s Horse Cavalry Detachment working with Saddam Hussein’s former horses at the Baghdad Zoo.

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Noted Equine Researcher Jack Bryans Dead at 80

The Blood-Horse Staff October 5, 2004

John T. Jack Bryans, MS, PhD, an equine researcher who developed numerous vaccines, died Saturday night from cancer at his home in Lexington. He was 80.

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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

EPO Testing Making a Difference at the Track

Karen Briggs October 4, 2004

One of the most potentially damaging drugs to hit the racetrack in recent years is erythropoietin, or EPO. A synthetic version of a naturally-occurring hormone which stimulates the bone marrow to make more red blood cells, EPO was designed to

Above the Surface: Polytrack

Tom LaMarra October 4, 2004

Polytrack–polypropylene fibers, recycled rubber, and silica sand covered in a wax coating–has been used for training and racing for years in Great Britain, but Keeneland is the first U.S. facility to install it.

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

Annual Rescue Training and Exhibitions Held in Central Kentucky

Multiple Authors October 1, 2004

“We are not here to re-invent the wheel,” said Tomas Gimenez, DrMedVet, a professor at Clemson University, addressing a group of first-responders and equine rescue personnel at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington in August. The event was sponsored by Hagyard-Davidson-McGee (HDM) PLLC, the Kentucky Horse Park, Throughbred Charities, Fort Dodge Animal Health, US Rider, and The Horse.

A Clean Sweep

Marcia King October 1, 2004

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