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Tatiana Dzavik is En Route to Show Jumping Stardom

To become a top international competitor, it takes a village – from sponsors and owners, to grooms, veterinarians, farriers, talent, and most importantly, the partnership of some great horses. Twenty-four-year-old Tatiana Dzavik’s dreams are becoming a reality as she advances to the top levels of equestrian show jumping after years of hard work and dedication. […]
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EHV-1 Suspected at Fair Hill Training Center

A suspected case of EHV-1, the neurological form of the equine herpes virus, has been reported at the Fair Hill Training Center in Elkton, Maryland, and quarantine measures are currently in place. According to a bulletin on the centre’s website, “veterinarian Dr. Kathy Anderson is optimistic the incident is isolated and contained.” The report continued, […]
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CHIO Aachen Dropped From FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup Series

As announced earlier today, CHIO Aachen will no longer host a leg of the FEI Furusiyya Nations Cup Series. In a press release, the FEI noted that “at the time of the December 31st deadline for declaration of participation, we were informed by the German National Federation that Aachen was unable to meet the commercial […]
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US Slaughter Court Battle Rages On

In another twist in the US horse slaughter saga, the owners of Valley Meat Co. in New Mexico, a would-be slaughterhouse with plans to open this month, have filed a motion to sue State Attorney General Gary King. Valley Meat Co. contends that King’s efforts to block the facility’s opening, which include obtaining a 10-day […]
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EHV-1 Cases in North Carolina

Four horses that contracted EHV-1, the neurological form of the equine herpes virus, were euthanized at a boarding stable in North Carolina at the end of December. The deaths were confirmed by the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, and the cause of the illness was verified at a laboratory in Iowa, where […]
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Hyperflexion Banned in Switzerland

Hyperflexion or rollkür has been banned in Switzerland, during training and competition, and is now prohibited by law. The highly controversial movement, used by some in the dressage arena, is defined as “flexion of the horse’s neck achieved through aggressive force.” While hyperflexion has already been banned by the FEI in competition, Switzerland is the […]