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Report from the field
I caught up with Dr. Bonnie Barr, an equine internal medicine expert working as part of the Kentucky team taking care of World Equestrian Games
WEG: Alltech Recognizes First ‘A+’ Award Recipients; TheHorse.com’s Beckstett Honored
Today Alltech announced the first recipients of the Alltech ‘A+’ Award, established to honor creativity, passion, and excellence in equine journalism. The media contest was organized in partnership with American Horse Publications (AHP) and the International Alliance of Equestrian Journalists (IAEJ) and open to the members of both organizations.
Dr. Pearse Lyon
WEG: Germany’s Jung And Great Britain Claim Eventing Gold
It was back to Rolex Outdoor Stadium today for the conclusion of the Eventing World Championships, presented by Reem Acra, where Germany’s Michael Jung (33.0) remained dominant and claimed the individual gold medal as Great Britain (139.4) took the team gold medal at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington.Canada jumped to the team silver medal (151.5), just ahead of New Z
WEG: Cross-Country Keeps Germany’s Jung Atop Eventing World Championships
As the day’s third-to-last starter, Germany’s Michael Jung and La Biosthetique-Sam FBW made the cross-country course look easy at the Eventing World Championships, presented by Reem Acra. The pair added nothing to their dressage penalty score of 33.00, to keep the lead they took Friday (Oct. 1) in the dressage phase at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games.
Improve Digestion to Prevent Intestinal Upset in Sport Horses
One of the many factors that can affect a competition horse’s focus is intestinal upset–specifically impaction and spasmodic colic. Kyle Newman, PhD, of Venture Laboratories, explored how sport horse owners can help prevent these colic episodes in their equine athletes at the Veterinary Sport Horse Symposium, held Sept. 22-24 in Lexington, Ky. According to Newman, an increase
Look, Ma, I Finished!
Michael Etherington-Smith’s eventing cross-country course at the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games didn’t produce any of those gut-wrenching, truly awful moments for which the
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.
WEG: Veterinary Update on Eventing Horses after Cross Country
In addition to the injury suffered by Italian eventing horse Iman du Golfe today during the Cross-Country phase of the Eventing World Championships at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky., two more horses suffered injuries during the cross-country phase. Fernhill Clover Mist, ridden by Patricia Ryan (IRL), was injured today while competing in the cross-country phase.
WEG: Italian Horse Injured During Cross-Country
Juan Carlos Garcia’s (ITA) horse, Iman du Golfe, was injured in a fall at fence 20 during the cross-country portion of the eventing competition at the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky, Oct. 3. On-site veterinarians attended to the horse immediately. He was stabilized at the fence and transported by horse ambulance to the nearby Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital
Horse Kick Victim Develops Rare Disease
A 79-year-old man who managed an animal sanctuary in England was trampled by his horses. He suffered cuts and bruises but otherwise seemed relatively unscathed. A week later, however, he was taken to the hospital because he was confused, feverish, and had a headache. The head wound he received from the incident appeared infected, and he was admitted to the hospital for meningitis (an infla
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.
