I see that a couple of blog readers have wondered about the competition schedule and how to access live coverage. As I write this, the

The morning’s roundup of sights and observations at and around the 2008 Olympic equestrian events: The transport system. Inter-venue shuttle buses are segregated by accreditation

Here at the 2008 Olympic equestrian events in Hong Kong, it’s not love; it’s commerce — or, more accurately, bartering. Pin trading, long a popular

When I visit a new place, or hear about someone else’s trip, it’s the little details that bring the place, the people, and the experience

At the Olympic level, riders usually have access to many horses and may have their names linked to a number of equine partners during their

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

Western performance horse industry changes and medications, equine viral arteritis (EVA) outbreak, sale ethics, tooth fractures, influenza, strangles, equine infectious anemia, therapeutic options, air quality, preparing

Topics included a wide range of discussions on emergency care for problems such as foot wounds, fire, snakebite, and leg injuries. Older horse care such

Skin disease overview and discussions of grafts, infections such as methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA), and sarcoid chemotherapy.

Topics included joint supplements, shock wave therapy, silicosis, lameness diagnosis, joint disease, and barefoot vs. shod hoof management.

Adipobiology (the study of fat) tells us that fat is much more active biochemically than was previously thought. Presentations covered this relatively new field, the

Overview of colic, treatment, and prevention; and Milne State of the Art lecture on colic research.

Includes the following articles, which can be downloaded separately: News and Awards (6 pages, 582 KB) Medicine (7 pages; 612 KB) Digestive Health (5 pages, 567 KB) Obese Horses

Following the euthanasia of the filly Eight Belles, who suffered catastrophic injuries to both front legs a quarter mile after finishing second in the Kentucky