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Rolex Kentucky: Rest After Transport and Competition
High-caliber event horses require some rest and relaxation after transport and completing cross-country.
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Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.
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Study: Antibiotics Might Protect Horses during Transport
Study finds giving antibiotics before long-distance transport could reduce fever and decrease airway bacteria.
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FEI Discusses High-Performance Horse Movement
April 24, 2013
The international movement of high level sport horses was a topic of discussion at the 2013 Sports Forum. ... Read More
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West Virginia to Accept Six-Month Equine Health Certificates
April 18, 2013
West Virginia has joined a group of states in an agreement to accept six-month equine health certificates.... Read More
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Montana to Better Enforce Equine Passport Requirements
April 13, 2013
State officials say they'll be more stringently enforcing requirements for six-month equine travel passports... Read More
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FEI Sports Forum: Improving "Frequent Flyer" Horse Movement
April 09, 2013
Attendees discussed improving the international movement of top-level sport horses at the FEI Sports Forum. ... Read More
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FEI, OIE Advise World Cargo Symposium on Horse Air Transport
March 28, 2013
HRH Princess Haya opened a session on the air transportation of sport horses at the World Cargo Symposium.... Read More
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Road to the Horse Q&A with the Remuda Veterinarian
March 16, 2013
Glenn Blodgett, DVM, of the 6666 Ranch described caring for horses selected as Road to the Horse participants.... Read More
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Rutgers Horse Management Seminar Scheduled for Feb. 10
December 30, 2012
This year, veterinarians will discuss topics related to equine stress and transportation.... Read More
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Second Equine Handling Center in the Works for Schiphol Airport
November 09, 2012
The facility will include 24 horse stalls, a separate quarantine area, and cleaning facilities for air-stalls.... Read More
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Safe and Healthy Equine Travels Start at Home
August 27, 2012
Whether traveling to an out-of-state show or a mile away to the park, good equine health care starts at home.... Read More
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Study: Antibiotics Might Protect Horses during Transport
July 19, 2012
Study finds giving antibiotics before long-distance transport could reduce fever and decrease airway bacteria.... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE: Traveling Safely with Horses, July 31
July 18, 2012
Veterinary panelists will answer questions on keeping horses safe, healthy, and comfortable while on the road.... Read More
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Heart Rate Variability to Detect Equine Transport Stress
June 08, 2012
Researchers used heart rate variability to identify stress in horses during air and ground transportation.... Read More
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Imported Horses: Prevalence of Fevers Examined (AAEP 2011)
February 10, 2012
Age, breed, previous experience with air travel, and location in the cargo area can impact body temperature.... Read More
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ATA to Host International Horse Transport Conference
January 13, 2012
The conference will take place March 18-21 and will cover a wide variety of transport-related topics.... Read More
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Study Evaluates Pheromone Gel's Calming Effects on Horses
December 04, 2011
Horses treated with pheromones were less stressed during cognitive sessions after travel than untreated ones.... Read More
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OIE, FEI: Updates Needed in South American Horse Movement
October 31, 2011
The OIE and FEI say outdated, unjustified import and export barriers have hurt the growth of equestrian sport.... Read More
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The Long and Short of Horse Trailering
August 01, 2011
In true summer riding season fashion, horse owners are heading down the road to trail rides and shows. ... Read More
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Ask the Vet LIVE Q&A: Healthy, Safe Trailering
July 15, 2011
What can you do to make sure you and your horse arrive safely and legally at your destination, and how can you... Read More
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Shipping Fever: Prevention is Key
July 05, 2011
Transportation is a rish factor for the development of broncho or pleuropneumonia (commonly known as shipping ... Read More
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Bill Would Forbid Double-Decker Horse Transport
June 30, 2011
Transporting horses in double-deck trailers would be banned nationwide under legislation introduced into the ... Read More
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Tips for Long Distance Hauling
May 29, 2011
Mitigate the stress of transporting horses over a long distance by understanding good trailering practices.... Read More
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Mass Transit; To the World Equestrian Games We Go!
September 25, 2010
Starting in late summer, the largest airlift of competition horses ever--more than 650 in all--will begin. The horses will compete in the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games (WEG) at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, and they will come from... Read More
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WEG: Australian Event Horse Withdrawn Due to Shipping Fever
September 23, 2010
Australian event horse Kirby Park Irish Jester, ridden by Megan Jones, was withdrawn from the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games due to a travel-related illness. The 17-year-old Australian-bred gelding developed a fever after arriving in quaran... Read More
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Summer Travel Concerns Shared by Readers
June 15, 2010
More than 660 readers of TheHorse.com responded to a poll asking, "What is your biggest health concern when traveling with your horse?" ... Read More
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Horses Unlikely to Spread Arboviruses to New Areas
May 07, 2010
Traveling horses are not a major source for the emergence of equine encephalitis viruses into new areas, according to Prof. Dr. Martin Pfeffer and Gerhard Dobler, MD, who looked at the role of animal trade and migration in spreading arboviruses... Read More
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