Olympics. Just the word makes us swell up with pride. This month horses and riders from around the world will converge on the birthplace of the Olympic Games in Athens, Greece. The idea of the Olympics is to have all countries send their best
Gastric ulcers are so common in racing horses that many equine practitioners maintain their racing patients on anti-ulcer medications to prevent and treat gastric ulcers. Reports in the literature place the percentage of racing horses in trainin
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Olympics Equestrian News
The Horse Staff
July 27, 2004
Beginning Aug. 15, the world’s best horses and riders will compete in the XXVIII Olympiad in Athens, Greece. This page will contain a variety of information about the competition and competitors. It’s Not Greek to Them
Stephanie Stephens
July 1, 2004
When the Games of the XXVIII Olympiad begin with characteristic fanfare Aug. 13 in Athens–the birthplace of the ancient Olympic Games–approximately 10,500 of the world’s greatest athletes will convene to match skills and wits in 28 sports. Endurance and Endotoxemia
Susan Piscopo, DVM, PhD
July 1, 2004
Endotoxemia in horses is usually associated with severe infections, inflammation, and colic. Endotoxin from intestinal bacteria activates release of inflammatory mediators such as thromboxane B2 (TxB2), tumor necrosis factor-alpha (TNF-alpha), VS Update: Breeders’ Cup, Lone Star Park Moving Ahead With Plans
Tom LaMarra
June 23, 2004
Breeders’ Cup, which has plans to set up a disease-free zone to allow horses to ship in and out of Lone Star Park, is moving full-steam ahead with preparations for this year’s World Thoroughbred Championships even as a limited outbreak of”P>Breeders’ Cup, which has plans to set up a disease-free zone to allow horses to ship in and out of Lone Star Park, is moving full-steam ahead with preparations for this year’s World Thoroughbr”>Breeders’ Cup, which has plans to set up a disease-free zone to allow horses to ship in and out of Lone Star Park, is moving full-steam ahead with “Breeders’ Cup, which has plans to set up a disease-free zone to allow horses to ship in and out of Lone”reeders’ Cup, which has plans to set up a disease-free zone”eeders’ Cup, which Research Projects Benefit from Belmont Celebration
The Blood-Horse Staff
June 18, 2004
Edited release from The Jockey Club The Belmont Celebration, hosted by the New York Racing Association and The Jockey Club on June 4 at Belmont Park, raised more than $235,000 for the Grayson-Jockey Club Research Foundation. Thoroughbred Charities Awards $1,014,400 in Grants
Press Release
June 17, 2004
Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) approved grants of $1,014,400 for the 2004 fiscal year at an annual board of directors meeting on May 22. The grants have been awarded to 85 equine charities that work with improving the lives of Salmonella In Central Kentucky
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
May 25, 2004
On May 8, a Central Kentucky equine hospital sent out letters to area clients, farm managers, and veterinarians notifying them that an increased number of salmonella cases had been detected at the clinic this year, and explaining the methods Rolex Three-Day Footing Proves Sticky, But Safe
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
April 26, 2004
To the relief of riders, owners, veterinarians, and spectators at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event presented by Bayer, last week’s series of deluges did not prove dangerous for horses on cross country on Saturday, April 24. Many Rolex Schedule Modified for Weather
Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director
April 23, 2004
The Saturday cross country schedule at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event has been changed due to the onslaught of wet weather over the past several days. The cross country phase of the CCI**** division will begin at 9:30 a.m., while the Bayer Central Kentucky Eastern Tent Caterpillar Status
University of Kentucky's College of Agriculture, Food, and Environment
March 31, 2004
Lee Townsend, Dan Potter, and Beth Ann Choate Most eastern tent caterpillar (ETC) egg masses should have hatched by now in central Kentucky. Scattered observations point to Thoroughbred Charities Gala Raises More Than $1.5 Million
Press Release
December 9, 2003
Thoroughbred Charities of America celebrated its 14th annual Gala & Auction Dinner by grossing more than $1.5 million Saturday, Dec. 6th at Candyland Farm in Middletown, Del. and a by simulcast to Cross Gate Gallery in Lexington, AQHA Moves Ahead in Approving Dressage
Press Release
November 10, 2003
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has taken the first steps toward recognizing dressage. Beginning Jan. 1, 2004, American Quarter Horses competing at official U.S. Equestrian and United States Dressage Federation (USDF) shows Help Retired Horses at Ryerss’ Third Annual Benefit Auction
Press Release
October 6, 2003
The Ryerss Farm Auxiliary is hard at work, preparing for the Ryerss Farm for Aged Equines’ Third Annual Benefit Auction. The benefit-the year’s banner event for Ryerss’ fundraising efforts–will be held on Sun., Oct. 19 from 2 – 5 p.m. at the Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.comWeekly PollPartners in Equine Health
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