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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. Dissolving the Stain of Pain
Equine Disease Quarterly
July 15, 2004
The presence and degree of pain an animal experiences is meant to be beneficial. Pain signals actual or impending body damage, and may help prevent further damage by initiating movement away from the cause or by limiting use of injured areas 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), 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. VS Update: Breeders’ Cup, Lone Star Park Moving Ahead With Plans
Tom LaMarra
June 23, 2004
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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  Why Horses Stumble
Heather Smith Thomas
June 1, 2004
There are many reasons a horse might stumble. Work with your veterinarian and farrier to determine the cause, since the onset of stumbling might indicate a shoeing/trimming problem, or could be a warning of serious health problems. Stay on top of the most recent Horse Health news with FREE weekly newsletters from TheHorse.comWeekly PollCreate a free account with TheHorse.com! |
