Sir Laurie, Looking Forward

His family was rocked by the doctor’s news. Husband, father and grandfather, Laurie Silvera was not likely to come out of his 17-day unconsciousness, suffering from complications from the digestive disease diverticulitis.

It was early in 2009 and Silvera, then …

What is Laminitis?

Laminitis is caused by a disruption in the junction between the sensitive and insensitive tissues of the hoof, known as the basement membrane.
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New Guidelines for Methylprednisolone Use

The Canadian Pari-Mutuel Agency has issued a memo on the elimination guidelines for methylprednisolone, which will change effective January 1, 2016.

Methylprednisolone is a steroid that prevents the release of substances in the body that cause inflammation. Elimination from the …

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In Memoriam: Susan Rothgeb

Retired FEI dressage judge, coach and sport horse breeder Susan “Sue” Rothgeb passed away on September 29, 2015, at the age of 78.

Rothgeb was born in Okmulgee, Oklahoma, and moved to New Mexico as a young girl. She was …

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Breed Classes at Dressage at Devon

The Iberian horses started off the Individual Breed Class on Day 3 of Dressage at Devon. They were followed by Oldenburgs, Danish Warmbloods, Appaloosas and more, totaling more than 20 breeds in the Dixon Oval. Each breed is different, with …

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In Style Passes Away

Show jumper In Style, the Holsteiner gelding who helped clinch the team silver medal for Canada at the 2008 Beijing Olympics, died Sept. 27th