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Research Shows Music Has Calming Effect on Weanlings
Scientists at the University of Queensland have found that music therapy may help reduce the stress associated with weaning.The research, conducted at the University's Equine Research Unit at the Gatton campus, was presented last year at the Australas
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Mel Gibson Turns to Horse Therapy for Self Help
According to reports, Hollywood star Mel Gibson has turned horse whisperer in a bid to change his approach to people and the world in general.
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Scribbles: A Horse Rescue That Beat All Odds
Up-dated 1/15/2013 - This is a story about a horse named "Scribbles" and one family whom I would have never met if it were not for a once in a lifetime chain of events that unfolded before my eyes. A few short weeks ago I was at a horse meat sale, the sam
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Is It Coping or Is It a Vice: Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors
On January 22, 2013, at 7 PM, EST, My Horse University is offering a webcast: Is it Coping or is it a Vice? A Review of Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors to be presented by Dr. Carissa Wickens.
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Rood and Riddle Announces Thoroughbred Sport Horse Divisional Winners
The open and rookie winners of the Rood & Riddle Thoroughbred Sport Horse Awards for 2012 will be honored on January 17 at the United States Equestrian Federationâs annual meeting in Louisville, KY.
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Christian Veterinary Mission Receives AAEP Lavin Cup 2012
The Christian Veterinary Mission (CVM), a faith-based coalition of veterinarians helping poor communities around the world care for animals, has received the American Association of Equine Practitionersâ 2012 Lavin Cup.
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Horses Saved from Fire by Brave Rescuers
Courageous staff put their lives at risk to prevent huge loss of equine life as fire encircles property. The bravery of his handlers may be all that saved Harness Jewels winner Franco Emirate from perishing in Thursday's fires in Canterbury.
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AQHA Rules for Determining Age of a Horse
The American Quarter Horse Association has adopted uniform rules and regulations for determining the ages of all quarter horses participating in AQHA-approved events. According to the AQHA Handbook, these are the current rules and regulations:
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4-H Horsemanship Programs Teaching Life Skills to Young People
4-H is a learn-by-doing educational program helping youth grow and develop into positive citizens through 4-H projects, teamwork, responsibility, problem solving, leadership development, community involvement, public speaking, record keeping, decision mak
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Humane Society of US Forms New Horse Breeders Council
The Humane Society of the United States is forming a Responsible Horse Breeders Council composed of horse breeders around the country who are dedicated to improving horse welfare. The goal of the council is to decrease the number of horses in the U.S. who