United States Eventing Association

April Knudson, DVM, is an equine specialist with Merial Veterinary Services. She has a special interest in equine gastrointestinal health, infectious disease and lameness. She holds a doctor of veterinary medicine from the University of California-Davis. Below, she answers a question about the use of bismuth subsalicylate (Pepto-Bismol^®or a generic equivalent) in horses.

Mention the words “Team Arthur” to any equine enthusiast remotely familiar with eventing and they’ll immediately know what you’re talking about. “Arthur,” with his handsome looks and striking presence, has been a crowd favorite since 2007 when the 17-hand Irish Thoroughbred gelding made his debut on the national stage.

The USEA is delighted to welcome back Merial to the list of sponsors for the 2012 Nutrena USEA American Eventing Championships. Returning to the Championships for a third year in a row, Merial proves to be an avid supporter of equestrian sports and the AEC. Thanks to Merial’s title sponsorship of the Advanced division, $20,000 will be awarded as prize money with $10,000 going to the winner.

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For the second year Merial is returning as the title sponsor of the Advanced Class at the USEA American Eventing Championships. With Merial’s generous support $20,000 will be up for grabs in the Advanced Class at this year’s AEC.

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The USEA is excited to welcome back Merial as a sponsor of the 2010 American Eventing Championships and USEF Mandatory Outing. With Merial’s generous support, $25,000 will be awarded to the winner of the Advanced Class at the 2010 AEC.

The Chincoteague pony herd is thought to be descended from animals aboard a wrecked 16^th century Spanish ship, but today the herd is getting 21st century health care.

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