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WEG: What are the U.S. Teams Up To?

Ten days to go before the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG), held Sept. 25-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky., and the American horses and riders are putting the finishing touches on their preparation. Where are they and what are they up to?

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WEG: USEF Announces Eventing Team

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following horse/rider combinations as the team and individuals to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) which will take place from Sept. 25-Oct. 10 in Lexington, Ky. The following horse/rider combinations have been named to the Land Rover U.S. Eventing Team (in alphabetical or

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Semen Optimization Increases Fertility of Subfertile Stallions

Veterinarians at The Georgia and Philip Hofmann Research Center for Animal Reproduction at Penn Vet’s New Bolton Center in Kennett Square, Pa., have enjoyed notable success with semen optimization processing techniques. These techniques are valuable tools in equine reproduction for select stallions that might need some level of assistance with the quality of their semen. According to Reg

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Horse Trust Appeals For Donations to Cover $37,000 Hay Shortfall

Buckinghamshire charity The Horse Trust is facing an additional bill of $36,564 for hay and haylage this year due to a shortfall in production and the rising cost of hay. Last year, The Horse Trust was able to produce the majority of hay and haylage it needed for the winter from its 200 acres of paddocks. But due to the dry weather conditions this year, it has only been able to pr

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WEG: USEF Announces Driving Team

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has named the following drivers to the U.S. Driving Team for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games to be held Sept. 25-Oct. 10 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The following drivers have been named to the U.S. Team (in alphabetical order):

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Texas Regulators to Reconsider Proposed Equine Dentist Rule

The Texas State Board of Veterinary Medical Examiners will reconsider a proposed rule that would prohibit so-called “lay equine dentists” in that state from using motorized or air-powered files to float horses’ teeth without the direct supervision of a licensed veterinarian. General Council Nicole Oria said the board voted to reconsider the proposed Sept. 10 because veterinarians

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FEI Debates Use of NSAIDs in Competing Horses

The most commonly used non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) in equine medicine are relatively safe, effective, and short-lived at low doses, but their use could mask lameness or other ailments in competing horses, according to international scientists at the recent NSAIDs congress hosted by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). Whether NSAIDs should

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Lavender Foal Syndrome Test Offered by Cornell University

his year has been an exciting one for Arabian horse owners. Not only has the genetic mutation for lavender foal syndrome (LFS) been determined, a test that can identify affected foals and horses that carry the gene for the disease has been developed.

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Piroplasmosis Suspected in Calder Race Course Quarantine

Calder Casino & Race Course, in Miami Gardens, Fla., placed racing and training restrictions on horses in one of its barns and in an adjacent training center while those horses are being tested for a tick-borne blood disease that is non-contagious Sept. 12. About 160 horses are under restrictions, which officials at the track expect will last for two to four weeks. The adjacen

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Kentucky Derby winner Super Saver Sidelined with Injury

“A bone scan was performed on Super Saver which revealed marked activity in all four cannon bones,” said Bramlage in a statement. “The left front fetlock has the most radiographic change with a major bruise on the cannon bone. Once these are resolved, the horse should return to his previous form.”

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Victoria Max-Theurer to Skip WEG for Welfare of her Horse

Top Austrian dressage rider Victoria Max-Theurer has announced that, in the best interest of her horse, she will not compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG). The 24-year-old’s dressage horse, Augustin OLD, underwent colic surgery in fall 2009, and Max-Theurer is not yet ready to expose him to the stress of overseas travel and quarantine. “It certainly

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Venipuncture vs. IVC: Samples Similar No Matter How You Stick It

We’ve seen them before–hospitalized equine patients made anxious, even fractious, by the drawing of multiple blood samples via direct venipuncture. But here’s good news for veterinarians and nursing staff who dislike using the method on resistant patients. According to a recent study from researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, blood drawn w

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Equine Infectious Anemia Detected in Second Horse in England

Equine infectious anemia (EIA) has been detected in a horse in Devon, England, after the owner requested a private vet to examine a sick horse, Defra confirmed Sept. 11. The premise is currently under restriction and the infected horse will be humanely destroyed in line with existing regulations. The

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