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Horse General
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Cheers to 70 Years of Equestrian Education with the United States Pony Clubs
The vision of USPC’s founders to create a long-lasting and influential organization teaching youth safe riding and the proper care of horses has grown into much more than they could have dreamed.
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The Foundation for the Horse Grants Over $250,000 for Cutting-Edge Equine Research
Equine research, one of the Foundation’s three pillars of impact, alongside education and horses at risk, remains at the forefront of advancing equine health and welfare.
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Hold Your Horseshoes: Paper Shows Shoeing Improves Gait Quality
Shoeing horses changes how their foot interacts with the ground and like with humans, the shoes provide better grip with the ground and limit how much the foot slides.
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396 Trainers Accepted to 2024 Thoroughbred Makeover
Competition at the Thoroughbred Makeover is available in ten disciplines, and trainers can choose to compete in up to two per horse including: barrel racing, competitive trail, dressage, and others.
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Celebrate Your Love Of Horses With Fantasia
Attend Equine Affaire's musical celebration of the horse, April 11-13!
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents: "32 and You: An Owner's Guide to Genetic Tests in Horses"
Dr. Callum Donnelly, assistant professor in the Section of Theriogenology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine, will provide owners with a guide to genetics tests in horses.
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ASPCA Celebrates a Year of Progress and Collaboration for At-Risk Equines
In support of advancing programs that support at-risk and adoptable equines, the ASPCA granted nearly $1 million to over 30 equine adoption organizations and industry partners in 2023.
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Study Shows Horses Blink Less, Twitch Eyelids More When Stressed
While stress can be measured in several ways, Merkies and her team wanted a non-invasive measurement, so they decided to test whether a horse's eyes offer clues.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Interior Design Tips For Your Tack Room
A tack room should have plenty of space for baskets and bins for horse ‘clobber’ such as bandages, bell boots and exercise equipment should be kept handy and hopefully in easy to see locations.
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Rutgers Annual Horse Management Seminar to Include a Virtual Series Again in 2024
The mission of the Equine Science Center is 'Better Horse Care through Research and Education' to advance the well-being and performance of horses and the equine industry.