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Big Brown to Run for ReRun in Haskell

Edited Press Release August 1, 2008

ReRun, a nonprofit adoption program for ex-racehorses, announced that owners IEAH Stables and Paul Pompa Jr. will have Big Brown, winner of this year’s Kentucky Derby Presented by Yum! Brands and Preakness (both gr. I), participate in the

Brother Derek Retired to Airdrie Stud

The Blood-Horse Staff August 1, 2008

Brother Derek, who captured the 2005 Hollywood Futurity (gr. I) and 2006 Santa Anita Derby (gr. I), has been retired to Brereton C. Jones’ Airdrie Stud near Midway, Ky.

Owned by Cecil Peacock, Brother Derek was the morning line favorite

Ohio State Veterinarian Faces Familiar Challenges at 2008 Olympics

Press Release August 1, 2008

Catherine Kohn, VMD, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor in the Department of Veterinary Clinical Sciences at The Ohio State University, will be part of a multinational team of veterinarians caring for horses competing at the 2008 Olympics.

Ohio State’s One Medicine Conference will Explore Contemporary Issues in Public Health

Press Release August 1, 2008

Ohio State University Extension and the College of Veterinary Medicine will host a conference on emerging infectious diseases of concern to public and veterinary health. Led by distinguished health care professionals, the conference will provide

Liverpool Equine Veterinarians at Heart of Olympics

Press Release August 1, 2008

Three members of University of Liverpool staff will lend their expertise and support to the equestrian teams competing in this year’s Olympic and Paralympic Games.

Peter Bowling, BSc, BVSc, MRCVS, lecturer and clinical director of the

Mid-Atlantic Animal Import Center Feasibility Study Released

Press Release August 1, 2008

The Maryland Department of Agriculture’s Maryland Horse Industry Board today released the Mid-Atlantic Animal Import Center Feasibility Study, which identified the Midfield Cargo Complex of the Thurgood Marshall Baltimore Washington Internationa

Switzerland Ramps Up Horse Traceability Laws

Trailering and Staying Legal on the Road

Nancy S. Loving, DVM August 1, 2008

You’ve checked the horse, trailer, truck, and equipment, but are you even legal to be on the road?

Former Claimer Lava Man Retired After Stellar Career

Tracy Gantz July 31, 2008

Lava Man, the only horse to sweep the Santa Anita Handicap, Hollywood Gold Cup and Pacific Classic in the same year, has been retired.

Lava Man won grade I races on dirt, turf, and synthetic surfaces and joined Native Diver as the only

Readers Respond: Olympic Fever

Scarlett Springate, Editorial Intern July 31, 2008

More than 1,200 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, “How will you watch the equestrian events of the 2008 Olympic Games?”

Dressage Rider Morse Withdraws from Olympics

Edited Press Release July 31, 2008

Leslie Morse has withdrawn Kingston from the U.S. Olympic Team in Dressage for veterinary reasons.

Following the selection procedures, the United States Equestrian federation (USEF) named Michael Barisone and Neruda as the designated

Hives: Identifying the Source

Nancy S. Loving, DVM July 31, 2008

For the one-time occurrence of hives, you might never discover the incriminating source. However, if hives recur, you might be motivated to track the allergen. Start by mentally reconstructing any changes in diet, environment, medications,

USEF Partners with Succeed Digestive Conditioning Program

Edited Press Release July 31, 2008

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) recently announced a new partnership and multi-year agreement with Succeed, an equine digestive conditioning program, as the “Official Digestive Conditioning Product of the USEF.”

Succeed

Wagon Train Makes Anniversary Trek

The Associated Press July 31, 2008

Creeping up a steep bluff along the Missouri River, two sure-footed mules pulled an old wooden wagon fitted with rubber tires, bucket seats, and seatbelts.

The modified prairie schooner leads a wagon train that embarked Wednesday on a 240-mile