Countdown to London 2012 Olympic Games Enters Final 100 Days
Edited Press Release
April 21, 2012
Two hundred riders and horses will be competing in jumping, dressage, and three-day eventing at the Olympics.
All aspects of caring for performance horses
Two hundred riders and horses will be competing in jumping, dressage, and three-day eventing at the Olympics.
One researcher relayed that it could be possible to identify horses at risk for injury before accidents occur.
The Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI), as the world governing body of equestrian sport, provides the framework for all FEI events, and central to this framework is horse welfare.
The recent eBay auction brought $6,712.50 in a fundraising effort for the Bluegrass Chapter of the Red Cross.
No matter what type of competition is being held the health and well-being of the horse is of great concern.
The database consists of data from NYSRWB employees at every Thoroughbred and Standardbred track in the state.
Hyperbaric oxygen therapy might benefit horses with certain injuries or illnesses; more research is needed.
Researchers recently assessed the feasibility of functional electrical stimulation in roarers.
In the wake of a March 25 New York Times report, Udall renewed his call for safety and integrity regulation.
Zenyatta, 2010 Horse of the Year, will be bred this year to Gainesway Farm stallion Tapit for a 2013 foal.
Vets examined upper airway obstruction in horses being ridden and when displaying “normal” head carriage.
Inflammatory airway disease is a top cause of decreased performance and affects up to 50% of equine athletes.
An effective electrolyte supplement replaces ion and water loss during exercise, one researcher said.
Eleanor Kellon, VMD, of Uckele Health & Nutrition, shares her thoughts on insulin resistance in horses.
One researcher noted that some defects not visible on radiographs (X rays) were easily identified via MRI.
The panel will provide insight on various health issues for the CHRB Medication and Track Safety Committee.
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