TIEC Brings Health Topics to Horse Owners

The Thoroughbred International Exposition and Conference (TIEC) held in Lexington, Ky., June 20-22, featured seminars given by prominent racing and equine health experts covering a range of issues related to health, farm management, sales, and the business of racing. Tours of renowned sales and breeding facilities, a trade show, and live demonstrations on video endoscopy, hoof balance, and

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The Thoroughbred International Exposition and Conference (TIEC) held in Lexington, Ky., June 20-22, featured seminars given by prominent racing and equine health experts covering a range of issues related to health, farm management, sales, and the business of racing. Tours of renowned sales and breeding facilities, a trade show, and live demonstrations on video endoscopy, hoof balance, and heart rate monitoring were offered at the event. The Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association and the Kentucky Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders sponsored TIEC, which had more than 400 registrants. Some of the horse health topics are previewed below. For the complete article on each topic visit TheHorse.com.

Disease and Parasite Prevention–Preventing disease and parasite infection are primary concerns for every horse owner. Two veterinarians provided invaluable insight into keeping the risks of infectious diseases and parasites to a minimum. (See article #4549 online

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Stephanie L. Church, Editorial Director, grew up riding and caring for her family’s horses in Central Virginia and received a B.A. in journalism and equestrian studies from Averett University. She joined The Horse in 1999 and has led the editorial team since 2010. A 4-H and Pony Club graduate, she enjoys dressage, eventing, and trail riding with her former graded-stakes-winning Thoroughbred gelding, It Happened Again (“Happy”). Stephanie and Happy are based in Lexington, Kentucky.

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