NRHA's drug-rule debate
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Some of the opinions and controversies that have accompanied discussion at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) of drugs rules for reiners are presented as reining horses perform under rules that restrict or prohibit drug usage when participated in an event that has drug rules in place. A step-by-step explanation of the association aims in defining its stance on medications in competition is presented.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2005
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Acid test
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Loss of weight, sagging performance and being cranky are some of the symptoms that indicate that the horse is suffering from gastric ulcers. Technical director of the Merial Equine Global Enterprise in Duluth, in Georgia talks about the most common causes, diagnosis, and treatments and offers some suggestions for prevention.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2004
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A stone's throw from Colic
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A pebble or even a bit of baling twine can show the seeds for colic. Most likely, a horse will develop enteroliths, the most common form of surgical colic due to a combination of three factors: diet, environment and genetics.
Publication Name: Horse & Rider
Subject: Sports and fitness
ISSN: 0018-5159
Year: 2004
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