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Olympic Veterinarian: Brendan Furlong is overseeing Olympic horses for the fifth--and last--time | NJ.com

Olympic Veterinarian: Brendan Furlong is overseeing Olympic horses for the fifth--and last--time | NJ.com | Fran Jurga: Equestrian Sport News | Scoop.it

@FranJurga writes: This will be veterinarian Dr. Brendan Furlong’s fifth and last Olympic Games. In this Q and A with USEF's Joanie Morris, he recalls some memorable moments in his time with the US eventing team.


Dr Furlong cleared one big hurdle this morning when Team USA's horses cleared the first veterinary inspection. But that's just the first of many hurdles to come over the next four days.


Congratulations to Dr. Furlong, and thanks!


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Animal Health Trust Study: Saddle Slip May Be Early Indicator of Lameness in Sport Horses

Animal Health Trust Study: Saddle Slip May Be Early Indicator of Lameness in Sport Horses | Fran Jurga: Equestrian Sport News | Scoop.it

"A new study has identified a significant link between hind limb lameness and saddle slip. The research showed consistent saddle slip in some horses with hind limb lameness, even when the lameness is fairly subtle and difficult to detect.


"Saddle slip in sport horses is a well-recognized problem that can occur for a variety of reasons, including asymmetry in the...."


@FranJurga writes: Sue Dyson and her team have done it again. Yet another research project dovetails equestrianism with veterinary science. Be sure to read the article!


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