Sports Medicine

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Massage Gets Derby Contender Hard Spun Ready to Run

Hard Spun’s final preparations for the Kentucky Derby have included a sizzling five-furlong work and the usual early morning gallops. You’ve probably read about all those moves online and in the newspapers. But there’s one step in the process yo

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USEF Statement on Le Samurai Injury, FEI Inquiry

The following is a statement released May 2 by the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF):

The injury to Le Samurai, ridden by Amy Tryon, sustained at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event on April 28 is under review by the

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FEI President Nominated to International Olympic Committee

F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI) President HRH Princess Haya Bint Al Hussein is one of four individuals nominated by the International Olympic Committee Executive Board for election as Committee members. The International Olympic

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Barbaro Gold Julep Cup Fetches $22K

A New Yorker paid $22,222 Tuesday for a gold-plated mint julep cup honoring 2006 Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro in a charity auction to benefit retired racehorses and injured jockeys.


The buyer, Bonnie O’Neil, will have Barbaro owner

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Barbaro Documentary Will Air on NBC After Derby

“Barbaro: A Nation’s Horse” has finally found a home. NBC Sports has announced that the one-hour documentary focusing on the life of last year’s Kentucky Derby winner will air on the NBC network Saturday, May 5, at 8 p.m. ET. That will be 90

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FEI Investigating Rolex Cross Country Injury

An incident on the cross country course at the Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, sponsored by Farnam, on April 28, has attracted the attention of the F?d?ration Equestre Internationale (FEI). Le Samurai, a 12-year-old bay Holsteiner/Thoroughbred

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Happy Birthday, Barbaro! Fans Pay Tribute

No cake, no oats. Only memories, tears, and stories of Barbaro’s spirit were shared at this birthday party.


Fans traveled from around the world to pay tribute and honor Barbaro at Delaware Park on Sunday on what would have been the

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NBC Barbaro Documentary to Air on CNBC Derby Eve

“Barbaro: A Nation’s Horse,” which was pre-empted April 29 by an overtime hockey game on NBC, will be presented Friday, May 4, at 9 p.m. ET and again at midnight on cable network CNBC. In addition, NBC is scrambling to see if it can find a timeslot

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Managing the Hard Keeper

Horses lose weight for a variety of reasons–some medical, some man-made. Learn why your horse might be underweight and what you can do about it.

Have your veterinarian perform a complete physical examination to rule-out medical diseases or

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Rolex Kentucky Won by Aussie

A press release from the International Sports Movement stated that Australian Clayton Fredericks won the 2007 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, presented by Farnam. U.S. riders Phillip Dutton and Karen O’Connor finish second and third,

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