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EQUITANA USA Tickets Now Available


EQUITANA USA launches ticket sells for September 2020 event in ‘Horse Capital of the World.’


Norwalk, Conn. (October 1, 2019) — EQUITANA USA and the Kentucky Horse Park are pleased to announce that ticket sales for next year’s premier horse industry event are now open. The EQUI- TANA USA show will be held Friday, September 25 – Sunday, September 27, 2020 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Ky. The event welcomes all riding levels, disci- plines, breeds and enthusi- asts of all ages to come together to celebrate the horse. The event will showcase a variety of pop- ular equestrian personali- ties,


professional


performers, authors, vet- erinarians and other top professionals sharing their expertise on a wide range of disciplines and topics.


Each day will feature a trade fair, showcasing equestrian related products and serv- ices, along with special evening performances at the Alltech Arena, which will be ticketed separately (de- tails and ticket sales to be announced). Tickets may be purchased online by visiting equitanausa.com. Tickets start at $27


(ages 13+), $10 (ages 6-12), and free for children five and under. At checkout, pur- chasers may select to add-on a special limited-edition pair of Dreamers and Schemers EQUITANA USA Boot Socks for $15.99, while sup- plies last. New branded merchandise will be re- leased for purchase through- out the next year. In addition to entrance into EQUI- TANA USA all tickets in- clude on-site parking, free United States Equestrian Federation fan membership and admission into the Ken- tucky Horse Park, which in- cludes access to the International Museum of the Horse, American Saddle- bred Museum and Hall of


Champions. EQUITANA USA is


pleased to collaborate with associations, media and in- dustry supporters to elevate the event experience for at- tendees. Association part- ners include the United States Equestrian Federa- tion, United States Pony Club, United States Hunter Jumper Association and the Retired Racehorse Project. Additional media and indus- try supporters include the AIM Equine Network, Breyer, Cavali Club, Dreamers & Schemers, Elite Equestrian magazine, Heels Down Media, Breyer, the National Horse Show, and many more. All of these col- laborators will have a pres- ence at the event giving attendees the opportunity to meet with them and learn more about their missions and contributions. The list of associations,


media and industry support- ers continues to grow daily. Secure your ticket today to stay up-to-date on the latest EQUITANA USA news. For more information about


EQUITANA USA, visit www.equitanausa.com or www.kyhorsepark.com.


About EQUITANA USA: EQUITANA USA,


held September 25-27, 2020 at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, Kentucky, is the premier North American forum that promotes the ex- change of ideas, informa- tion, and experiences to enhance the horse and the equine industry; all while providing a high-quality event for those with a pas- sion for horses. Each day will feature a trade fair with a variety of equestrian re- lated products, services, and educational sessions, along with special evening per- formances at the Alltech Arena. EQUITANA USA is produced by Reed Exhibi- tions, the world’s leading event


organizer


(reedexpo.com). To learn more visit www.equi- tanausa.com.


About The Kentucky Horse Park: The Kentucky Horse


Park is a working horse farm/theme park and equine competition facility dedi- cated to man’s relationship with the horse. The park is an agency of the Kentucky Tourism, Arts and Heritage Cabinet that showcases the many equestrian breeds and disciplines of the American horse industry, and hosts a number of high profile horse shows and special events each year attracting visitors, competitors and horses from across the United States and all around the world. The park is home to the Interna- tional Museum of the Horse, a Smithsonian Affiliate, dedicated to exploring the history of horses and their impact on human civiliza- tion, as well as the National Horse Center, comprising national, regional and state equine organizations and as- sociations.


Information


about the park’s programs and activities may be found online at www.KyHorseP- ark.com, and on Facebook, Twitter, Google+, Insta- gram, and Periscope.


New Website Features Equine Research in Ontario


Newly launched website Re-


searchONequine has a mission to be Ontario’s hub for equine research col- laboration and networking by show- casing bold scientific discoveries and promoting equine research education and outreach. It is sponsored by On- tario Animal Health Network (OAHN) and the Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners (OAEP).


Visit: https://researchonequine.ca


Vision Ontario will be a leader in equine


research that helps foster a resilient equine industry.


Mission ResearchONequine will be On-


tario’s hub for equine research collab- oration and networking by showcasing bold scientific discoveries and promoting equine research educa- tion and outreach.


Support ResearchONequine is the cre-


ation of the Ontario Animal Health Network (OAHN) equine network and


is graciously sponsored by the OAHN and the Ontario Association of Equine Practitioners (OAEP).


What is the OAHN equine net- work?


The Ontario Animal Health Net-


work (OAHN) is a collaborative ani- mal health network comprised of species-specific expert networks. Business Objectives of OAHN are to: • Provide a communications hub/plat- form for topics concerning animal health and welfare issues within On- tario; • Identify existing or emerging animal health and welfare issues and trends; and • Contribute expertise to prevention, detection and timely response activi- ties. • Participants include the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), University of Guelph’s Animal Health Labora- tory and the Ontario Veterinary Col- lege, private veterinarians, and industry.


The OAHN equine network is a


Health Alert: Positive Case Of Equine Infectious Anemia Confirmed In Alberta


LOOKING FOR A SPONSOR


This charismatic grey gelding has been with us for quite some time and has happily enjoyed the sponsorship of his racetrack connections and many generous horse lovers.


Dawn Watcher was a stalwart racehorse, earning close to half a million dollars, and has rightfully enjoyed a happy life-time retirement with us. He is turned out at Gail Sim’s foster farm in Schomberg with a couple of other LongRun old-timers – Major Zee and Seven On Friday


(EIA) affected premises has been identified in the province of Alberta. Please note the following information is in addition to what the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) al- ready communicates to stakeholders which includes: • notification to the relevant provincial veterinary service of any newly af- fected premises; • monthly federally reportable disease updates on the CFIA website (10th of each month), which includes the num- ber of affected premises as well as in- dividual animal cases; and, • communications with the owners or persons directly involved in the case, as outlined in the current EIA program policy. On Sept. 27, 2019, a positive


An Equine Infectious Anemia


EIA result was confirmed by the CFIA’s national reference laboratory for a pony located on a premises in Thorhild County in the province of Al- berta. The pony had been sampled by an accredited veterinarian to fulfill a condition of sale and prior to it being moved to a new premises. The seller had only owned the pony for a few weeks and no clinical signs of disease were noted at the time of sampling. A CFIA investigation is under-


struction of positive cases. Trace-out activities may require the CFIA to un- dertake actions at additional premises as outlined in the current policy. Please refer to the CFIA EIA


website for a map of current cases. Additional information about the spe- cific location of cases cannot be re- leased. The Canadian Animal Health


way and as per program policy, move- ment controls have been placed on the infected pony and its on-premises con- tacts. Initial reports indicate there are several equines on the affected prem- ises. Movement controls will remain until all disease response activities have been completed, including fol- low-up testing and ordering the de-


dedicated group of veterinarians from primary care practices, academia, gov- ernment and laboratories, who meet quarterly to discuss equine disease and health issues to improve the health of Ontario’s horses. For more information on OAHN


and to view their network reports, dis- ease intelligence data, infographics, podcasts and other resources please go to www.oahn.ca


What is the OAEP? The Ontario Association of


Equine Practitioners is a professional veterinary association committed to the health and welfare of horses and to providing leadership within the equine community. The Association’s mis- sion is to facilitate communication and collegiality among equine practition- ers in Ontario, support continuing ed- ucation for equine veterinarians, and provide a link between equine clinical practice, academia, industry, media, government and the community. For more information on the


OAEP please go to www.ontarioe- quinevets.ca


Surveillance System Disease Alert Notifications provide important and comprehensive information on the disease while respecting the privacy of the individuals involved in accordance with Canadian privacy acts. No fur- ther information is available at this time. Additional information may be posted when available.


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