Dr. Trisha Dowling
Equine drug study leads to rule change
April 14th, 2016
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Results from a Western College of Veterinary Medicine (WCVM) study have led to a nation-wide change in Equine Canada-sanctioned competition rules regulating the use of the drug firocoxib in performance horses. The national equine sport organization’s rule change regarding firocoxib’s use came into effect on Jan. 1, 2016. Firocoxib is a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) that’s used to treat musculoskeletal …
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Bad weather hampers 2009 Kentucky Cup
Cold rain and slippery terrain forced many horse and rider teams — including WCVM’s Dr. Trish Dowling and her horse Mocha — to bow out of the 2009 Kentucky Cup CEI3* on October 14 in Lexington, Ky. “I did get some glimpses of beautiful scenery but most of the time it was raining so hard that I couldn’t see anything,” said …
October 15th, 2009 Full story »
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Dowling represents Canada at Kentucky Cup
WCVM professor Dr. Trish Dowling and her horse Mocha are competing as one of 12 Canadian horse and rider teams at the 2009 Kentucky Cup CEI3* in Lexington, Ky., on Wednesday, October 14 — a “pre-ride” for the 2010 World Equestrian Games endurance competition. Dowling and Mocha were among the competitors announced on October 1 by Endurance Canada and Equine …
October 13th, 2009 Full story »
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Dowling and Mocha prepare for World Games
Dr. Trish Dowling of the Western College of Veterinary Medicine and her 12-year-old mare ZF Mocha finished a 100-mile endurance ride on May 17 in Jarvie, Alta., with a qualifying time for the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky. Dowling says she and Mocha are now aiming to compete as one of 14 Canadian horse and rider teams at …
May 21st, 2009 Full story »