Day: October 27, 2011

Appaloosa World Show test negative

We received word from the diagnostic lab at UC-Davis that the “suspect” horse at the World Show in Fort Worth is not infected with Equine Herpesvirus 1. The negative test result means that the World Sale goes tonight at 9:00 and a consolidated class schedule will start tomorrow (Thursday) morning.

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Will Rogers Memorial Center news release

Voluntary quarantine protocols were initiated after a horse at the Appaloosa Horse Club World Championship at the Fort Worth Will Rogers Memorial Center (WRMC) displayed what appeared to be neurological symptoms.

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Horse riding mimics walking sensation for quadriplegic child

Dwight Green’s extremities are often so rigid his parents struggle to get him dressed. When they put a shirt on him, they must take care not to put too much strain on his arms, otherwise they could come out of their sockets.  He is a quadriplegic, his range of motion restrained by a brain injury he suffered as an infant. He sat upright in the front saddle of a horse Monday at Riley Equine Center, his legs dangling on the side, while a volunteer sat behind him with one arm laced around his sternum and the other

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APHA temporarily suspending competition World Championship Appaloosa Show

The Appaloosa Horse Club has taken the precaution of temporarily suspending competition scheduled for Wednesday October 26th at the World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth pending official test results for a horse exhibiting neurological symptoms. With the advice of on-site veterinarians, the Will Rogers Equestrian Center has implemented a voluntary quarantine for animals. Additional biosecurity measures have been implemented and exhibitors are cooperating in an effort to mitigate any potential risks of infection. Laboratory results are expected by later in the day on Wednesday. ApHC and the Will Rogers staff are in communication with and following

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