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French Eventing Horse is Withdrawn from Olympics

Edited Press Release August 7, 2008

The French eventing squad suffered a heavy blow Aug. 7 with the news that Jean Teulere’s star performer Espoir de la Mare has been withdrawn from the 2008 Olympic Games on veterinary advice.

The 16-year old gelding aggravated an old

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Big Brown Won’t Meet Curlin in Woodward

Jason Shandler August 7, 2008

When Jess Jackson announced Aug. 5 that Curlin’s next racing engagement would be in the Woodward Stakes (gr. I) at Saratoga Aug. 30, some believed it would be the perfect venue for the reigning Horse of the Year to meet dual classic winner Big

AAEP Issues White Paper on Ending Soring

Edited Press Release August 7, 2008

The American Association of Equine Practitioners’ (AAEP) Tennessee Walking Horse Task Force has issued a white paper on ending soring of the breed?s show horses. The practice of inflicting pain on a horse?s forelegs to induce a

Hong Kong’s Shetland Pony Ambassadors are ‘Precious’ and ‘Remarkable’

Edited Press Release August 7, 2008

A prize-presentation ceremony was held Aug. 7 for the winner of a naming competition for two Shetland ponies donated by the American Shetland Pony Club to Hong Kong to celebrate the city’s hosting of the Olympic equestrian

Endangered Thoroughbreds on the Way to Being Rescued

Jack Shinar August 7, 2008

Forty-six Thoroughbreds that wound up on a feedlot in Phoenix, Ariz., are on their way to being rescued, according to the president of a Southern California horse retirement farm who has spearheaded the effort to save the animals.

“I’m

UK, Kentucky Equine Humane Center to Host Pasture Management Seminar

Press Release August 6, 2008

The University of Kentucky’s pasture evaluation program will host a seminar called “Horse Pastures in the Fall: a Perfect Time to Renovate” in conjunction with the Kentucky Equine Humane Center (KyEHC) at the center’s facility in Nicholasville, Ky.

Olympic Horses Unaffected by Tropical Storm; Arrival Postponed for Some

Edited Press Release August 6, 2008

None of the Olympic equestrian horses in Hong Kong have been affected by the heavy rains and winds brought in by Severe Tropical Storm Kammuri, a spokesman for the equestrian company said Wednesday, Aug. 6.

“The horses have taken advantage of

2008 America’s Horse Cares Grant Recipients Named

Edited Press Release August 6, 2008

The American Quarter Horse Foundation is proud to announce the 2008 America’s Horse Cares grant recipients. America’s Horse Cares is a program of the Foundation that funds therapeutic riding centers.

In order to receive funding through

Inaugural FEI World Reining Championships Set

Edited Press Release August 6, 2008

The newest addition to international reining, the first-ever F?d?ration Equestre Internationale World Reining Championships, is seeing a world of support with 20 countries from four continents expected in the Sept, 12-14 competition in Manerbio,

Largest Wild Horse, Burro Show to be Held in Reno

The Associated Press August 6, 2008

The largest wild horse and burro show in the country is coming to Nevada later this month at a time organizers say it is important to educate the public about the animals and their fate on the range.

The National Wild Horse Center will host th

Open Letter Welcoming the U.S. Equestrian Team to Hong Kong

Press Release August 6, 2008

(Editor’s note: The following letter is from the Hong Kong Commissioner to the U.S., Margaret Fong to the U.S. Equestrian Team competing at the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing.)

Hong Kong Co-Hosts 2008 Beijing Olympic and

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Midwest Storms a Reminder for Horse Owner Emergency Preparedness

Lisa Kemp August 6, 2008

Severe thunderstorms and tornado activity roared through the north-central Illinois and northwest Indiana corridor Monday night, leaving nearly 550,000 homes and businesses without power. However, it appears that area horses emerged relatively

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Welcome to My 2008 Equestrian Olympic Blog!

Jennifer August 5, 2008

Are you geared up for the 2008 Olympic equestrian events — eventing, dressage, and jumping? I am. I’m Jennifer Bryant, certified Olympics junkie and author

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Curlin to Start at Saratoga, Stay in U.S. for Now

Jason Shandler August 5, 2008

Curlin will make his next start in the $500,000 Woodward (gr. I) Aug. 30 at Saratoga, Stonestreet Stables’ Jess Jackson told media members Aug. 5, but the majority owner would not commit to sending the reigning Horse of the Year anywhere after

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Splitting Hairs: New Drug Test Uses Hair, Not Urine

Stacey Oke, DVM, MSc August 5, 2008

German researcher Patricia Anielski is raising the bar when it comes to drug testing in horses. Anabolic steroids such as testosterone propionate can be detected in hair samples to identify current and even previous abuse of the substance.

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