Maysville-online.com - Full Article
By WENDY MITCHELL, Staff Writer | Monday, May 10, 2010
The Maysville Conference Center was the inaugural stop for the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Bus Blitz of Kentucky, Monday.
Promoting 2010 WEG is a combined effort of nine regional tourism agencies and the local travel and tourism locations they represent, officials said.
"The last time there was something of this calibre in the U.S. was at the Olympic Games in Atlanta," said Mike Cooper, Kentucky Travel and Tourism commissioner.
Cooper and the entourage visited MCC and Kentucky Gateway Museum Center on Monday.
One of the miniature displays, representing a Kentucky horse farm library, along with a display from the Rosemary Clooney House Museum in Augusta and a section of fence from Calumet Farm in Lexington will be part of many displays visitors will see, officials said.
"They will even be able to pet a shark," Cooper said, verifying the information with other participants as he introduced a partial list of The Kentucky Experience displays. Each tourism agency and region provided information and materials which are being combined into The Kentucky Experience Pavilion exhibit at WEG, Cooper said.
Predicted to pump $167 million into the Kentucky economy, the games Sept. 25 - Oct 10 are on par with an Olympic equestrian competition, official said...
Read more here:
http://www.maysville-online.com/news/local/article_0a05a912-5cb1-11df-91dc-001cc4c03286.html
Tuesday, May 11, 2010
Saturday, May 08, 2010
Argentina: Viral Equine Arteritis outbreak in the province of Buenos Aires
EN.Mercopress.com
May 8th 2010
SENASA, Argentina’s National Animal and Agriculture Health Board, issued a statement suspending all transportation of horses in the Buenos Aires province for two weeks due to an outbreak of Viral Equine Arteritis.
The ban in force as of this week may be extended up to 30 days and has curtailed horse activities such as racing, show jumping, endurance and auctions.
The origin of the outbreak was traced to semen imported recently from Holland for jumpers.
The disease affects pregnant mares which abort their embryos; however after being infected they become immune.
Stallions that have Viral Equine Arteritis must be gelded. The disease can be transmitted through the air or during breeding.
According to the Merck Veterinary Manual Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is an acute, contagious, viral disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus. It is characterized by fever, depression, dependent edema (especially of the limbs, scrotum, and prepuce in the stallion), conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, abortion, and infrequently, death in young foals.
The virus which causes EVA was first isolated from horses in Ohio in 1953 but the disease has afflicted equine animals worldwide for centuries. It has been more common in some breeds of horses in the United States, but there is no breed “immunity”.
There is no known human hazard.
May 8th 2010
SENASA, Argentina’s National Animal and Agriculture Health Board, issued a statement suspending all transportation of horses in the Buenos Aires province for two weeks due to an outbreak of Viral Equine Arteritis.
The ban in force as of this week may be extended up to 30 days and has curtailed horse activities such as racing, show jumping, endurance and auctions.
The origin of the outbreak was traced to semen imported recently from Holland for jumpers.
The disease affects pregnant mares which abort their embryos; however after being infected they become immune.
Stallions that have Viral Equine Arteritis must be gelded. The disease can be transmitted through the air or during breeding.
According to the Merck Veterinary Manual Equine viral arteritis (EVA) is an acute, contagious, viral disease of equids caused by equine arteritis virus. It is characterized by fever, depression, dependent edema (especially of the limbs, scrotum, and prepuce in the stallion), conjunctivitis, nasal discharge, abortion, and infrequently, death in young foals.
The virus which causes EVA was first isolated from horses in Ohio in 1953 but the disease has afflicted equine animals worldwide for centuries. It has been more common in some breeds of horses in the United States, but there is no breed “immunity”.
There is no known human hazard.
Friday, May 07, 2010
2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games Receives Entries from 60 Countries
May 7, 2010
LEXINGTON, KY—The World Games 2010 Foundation is pleased to announce that 60 National Federations have submitted entries in principle for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. They are:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela
With 60 countries expressing an interest in attendance at the Games, the World Games 2010 Foundation anticipates as many as 800 athletes could compete. The world championships for eight equestrian sports will be contested September 25 -October 10 at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park. Final entries and individual athletes will be named in August.
Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are available for competition in all eight disciplines. Grounds Pass tickets are also available. Visit www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets, www.ticketmaster.com, visit any local Ticketmaster outlet or call 1-800-745-3000.
About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com.
Media Contact:
Amy Walker
awalker@feigames2010.org
LEXINGTON, KY—The World Games 2010 Foundation is pleased to announce that 60 National Federations have submitted entries in principle for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games. They are:
Argentina, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Bermuda, Brazil, Bahrain, Bulgaria, Canada, Chile, China, Columbia, Costa Rica, Czech Republic, Denmark, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Finland, France, Germany, Great Britain, Greece, Guatemala, Hungary, India, Ireland, Israel, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Lebanon, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malaysia, Mexico Namibia, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Paraguay, Poland, Portugal, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Singapore, Slovakia, South Africa, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, Syria, Turkey, Ukraine United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, United States, Venezuela
With 60 countries expressing an interest in attendance at the Games, the World Games 2010 Foundation anticipates as many as 800 athletes could compete. The world championships for eight equestrian sports will be contested September 25 -October 10 at Lexington’s Kentucky Horse Park. Final entries and individual athletes will be named in August.
Tickets for the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are available for competition in all eight disciplines. Grounds Pass tickets are also available. Visit www.alltechfeigames.com/tickets, www.ticketmaster.com, visit any local Ticketmaster outlet or call 1-800-745-3000.
About the Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games
The Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games are the world championships of eight equestrian disciplines recognized by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI). The Games are held every four years and this will be the first occurrence in the United States.
The Games will be broadcast on NBC Sports, which has marked the largest commitment to network coverage of equestrian sport in U.S. television history. The 2010 Games are expected to have a statewide economic impact of $150 million, and current sponsors include Alltech, Rolex, John Deere, Ariat International, Inc., Meydan and the American Quarter Horse Association. For more information on the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, please visit www.alltechfeigames.com.
Media Contact:
Amy Walker
awalker@feigames2010.org
Thursday, May 06, 2010
Brazil: Multidays
Enduroonline.com.brMultidays is a test unlike any other place in Brazil. It's a race where all itinerant horse / rider will travel a distance of 70 km per day, totaling 210 km in three (3) days.
All riders will stay in the same hotel, as well as the organizers, veterinary, trekkers, timekeepers, etc.., And every night there will be a fantastic cocktail, so that all who compete during the day if confraternizarão night, throwing to each other new challenges for the next day. This creates a very special climate of understanding between everyone, without, however, let the competitive side.
It's a great way to start a horse endurance in long distance categories.
All the enduro national summit will be present in this test, both creators and riders, managers, veterinarians and judges.
This is already the fifth edition of Multidays and all were an absolute success, always bringing riders from Europe and USA to participate. This year we are waiting, too, knights of Uruguay and Argentina. It's a race that attracts the media specialist by their characteristics.
THE PROOF
The rider may opt to carry three (3) days of Multidays with one horse (approx. 60 km p / day) or three (3) days with two dogs or three (3) days with three animals ( 01 animal per day).
VALUES FOR ENTRIES
In the amount of entries will be included the hotel for three days:
- Entry on Thursday and departure on Sunday.
- The cocktails in the evening of the three (3) days and all meals.
Subscriptions to the day May 14 at a discount:
- For animal 2001: U.S. $ 1,290.00
- Each extra horse - Free
- Escort: Hotel + cocktails + food for three (3) days: U.S. $ 650.00
Subscriptions 15-27 May:
For animal 2001: U.S. $ 1,400.00
- Each extra horse + $ 100.00
- Escort: Hotel + cocktails + food for 03 days: U.S. $ 650.00
Note: Lodging in double room.
The Journey
Approximately 60 km / day, through little-used trails, rich in natural resources in the middle of the Atlantic Forest remaining natural habitat of local flora and fauna, and they extend the abundant waters of Cantareira system.
Between rivers, waterfalls and dams, the course covers the municipalities of Joanópolis, Piracaia and Camanducaia. Near the Capital, these towns are rural areas with features perfect for our sport with more than 500 km of dirt roads through the Waterfall of the Blacks, with a waterfall of 154 meters and the Dam River Jaguari.
CONTACT
Vanda Balassa
vbalassa@yahoo.com.br
Tuesday, May 04, 2010
Bahrain: Disease Identified as Glanders
Gulf-daily-news.com
By MANDEEP SINGH , Posted on » Monday, April 26, 2010
THE Cabinet yesterday allocated BD150,000 to combat the disease.
It also instructed the Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry to carry out the preventive plan.
"The decision reflects the government's keenness to protect human health, the environment and animals," Cabinet Affairs Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Ateyatala Al Khalifa said.
A MYSTERY illness, which forced vets to put down eight horses in three weeks, has been identified as the highly contagious and potentially fatal bacterial infection glanders, or equina, that can be passed on to humans.
However, Bahrain's top vet yesterday allayed fears of a serious outbreak, saying authorities were already acting on the new information and said it could be "easily" managed.
Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry livestock director Dr Salman Abdul Nabi said every horse in the country was being examined for signs of the illness.
He added that blood samples from of horses, suspected of either having the illness or coming into contact with infected animals, were currently being analysed by specialists in the UAE.
"We have sent samples from nearly 400 horses to a specialist laboratory in the UAE and the 10 results we have got so far give us the all-clear," he told the GDN.
"We now know we can manage this quite easily and are taking appropriate action."
However, he stressed that a ban on moving horses between stables or taking part in competitions still existed to avoid the bacteria spreading.
He revealed around a dozen horses currently had symptoms of the infection, but said some were already showing signs of recovery.
Glanders is a highly contagious disease in horses, horses, mules and donkeys, but it can be passed on to humans who have direct contact with infected animals or contaminated objects.
The painful respiratory infection can cause skin lesions and signs include fever, chills, muscle aches and chest pain, but it can also lead to pneumonia and death without treatment.
Infection can also occur in dogs, cats, goats, camels, hamsters and guinea pigs.
By MANDEEP SINGH , Posted on » Monday, April 26, 2010
THE Cabinet yesterday allocated BD150,000 to combat the disease.
It also instructed the Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry to carry out the preventive plan.
"The decision reflects the government's keenness to protect human health, the environment and animals," Cabinet Affairs Minister Shaikh Ahmed bin Ateyatala Al Khalifa said.
A MYSTERY illness, which forced vets to put down eight horses in three weeks, has been identified as the highly contagious and potentially fatal bacterial infection glanders, or equina, that can be passed on to humans.
However, Bahrain's top vet yesterday allayed fears of a serious outbreak, saying authorities were already acting on the new information and said it could be "easily" managed.
Municipalities and Agriculture Ministry livestock director Dr Salman Abdul Nabi said every horse in the country was being examined for signs of the illness.
He added that blood samples from of horses, suspected of either having the illness or coming into contact with infected animals, were currently being analysed by specialists in the UAE.
"We have sent samples from nearly 400 horses to a specialist laboratory in the UAE and the 10 results we have got so far give us the all-clear," he told the GDN.
"We now know we can manage this quite easily and are taking appropriate action."
However, he stressed that a ban on moving horses between stables or taking part in competitions still existed to avoid the bacteria spreading.
He revealed around a dozen horses currently had symptoms of the infection, but said some were already showing signs of recovery.
Glanders is a highly contagious disease in horses, horses, mules and donkeys, but it can be passed on to humans who have direct contact with infected animals or contaminated objects.
The painful respiratory infection can cause skin lesions and signs include fever, chills, muscle aches and chest pain, but it can also lead to pneumonia and death without treatment.
Infection can also occur in dogs, cats, goats, camels, hamsters and guinea pigs.
Results of 2010 Mont-le-Soie in Belgium
120 km CEI**
1. Maritza Pereira - Khan de la Saulire - 7:35
2. Raphael Van Cauter - Hilal S - 7:36
3. Muriel Guillaudeux - Altaire du Florival - 7:38
120 CEIOYRJ**
1. Elisabeth Hardy - Lutece de Crouz - 17,83 k/h
2. Laura Houassin - Nadji des Sauvlons - 17,39 k/h
3. Raphael Van Cauter - Taborah de Sier - 17,39 k/h
Belgium Championships for 7 & 8 years horses 100 km CEI*:
1. Elise Couderc - Shanon - 5:20
2. Jean-Philippe Cohard - Hilkilly de Prazilia EWalRaid - 5:20
3. Romane Yernux - Sichen des Sauvlons - 5:21
Resultats Complet at http://www.endurance-belgium.com/navigation/index.htm
Photos by Carol Gatellier:
http://www.ceue.eu/photos/mls10mai/cg/index.html
Photos by Francis Piron:
http://www.ceue.eu/photos/mls10mai/fp/index.html
1. Maritza Pereira - Khan de la Saulire - 7:35
2. Raphael Van Cauter - Hilal S - 7:36
3. Muriel Guillaudeux - Altaire du Florival - 7:38
120 CEIOYRJ**
1. Elisabeth Hardy - Lutece de Crouz - 17,83 k/h
2. Laura Houassin - Nadji des Sauvlons - 17,39 k/h
3. Raphael Van Cauter - Taborah de Sier - 17,39 k/h
Belgium Championships for 7 & 8 years horses 100 km CEI*:
1. Elise Couderc - Shanon - 5:20
2. Jean-Philippe Cohard - Hilkilly de Prazilia EWalRaid - 5:20
3. Romane Yernux - Sichen des Sauvlons - 5:21
Resultats Complet at http://www.endurance-belgium.com/navigation/index.htm
Photos by Carol Gatellier:
http://www.ceue.eu/photos/mls10mai/cg/index.html
Photos by Francis Piron:
http://www.ceue.eu/photos/mls10mai/fp/index.html
Monday, May 03, 2010
British Team Development Squad Successful in Belgium
Endurancegb.co.uk4th May 2010
The Team rode at Mont le Soie, Belgium in the 120k 2* ride on Sunday 3rd May. All team members completed - Larissa, Louise, Heather, Sue, Charlotte and Claire in that order. Sadly Larissa's horse was lame at the finish. Congratulations to you all - have a good trip home! Team details .....
Larissa Whiley - Ben Shah
Sue Rich - Czako
Heather Whiteley - Shafabah
Claire Bruce - Ah Diba
Louise Rich - Cziko
Charlotte Hirst - WFA Leena
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