59 Horses to Start 2017 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event
Edited Press Release
April 26, 2017
The field, including past Rolex champions and four-star first-timers, will begin with dressage on Thursday and Friday.
The field, including past Rolex champions and four-star first-timers, will begin with dressage on Thursday and Friday.
How many trot sets and calories does a horse require to get Rolex-ready? Join “Forty” as he preps for the grueling test.
Wednesday’s discussion topics included maintaining integrity and crop use during races, among others.
A panel believes keys include additional out-of-competition testing, investigators, and research.
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Panelists presented scientific data on eventing risk management, endurance risk factors, and bone fatigue.
All cases involve the use of substances banned under the FEI’s Equine Anti-Doping and Controlled Medication Regulations.
The two organizations will work together on risk management initiatives for eventing and endurance.
Measures cover arrival times, veterinary treatments and records, out-of-competition drug testing, and more.
Congressman Andy Barr introduced three pieces of legislation aimed at benefiting the breeding and racing industries.
The International Forum for the Aftercare of Racehorses will hold its first conference May 17-18, in Washington, D.C.
Preliminary results suggest risk factors include fewer high-speed workouts and a drop in racing class, among others.
An endurance rider received a 30-month suspension while a para-equestrian’s provisional suspension was lifted.
The alliance is designed to establish standards and practices to promote safety and integrity in horse racing.
Scientists are highlighting early 20th century studies and Japanese researchers who were well ahead of their time.
The groups expressed “alarm over continued disproportionate equine deaths, equine doping, and catastrophic injuries.”
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