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Euthanasia: A Gift for a Suffering Horse
Difficult though it may be to contemplate, there may come a time when, for humane or other reasons, you need to consider euthanasia for your horse. Choosing whether, or when, to end a beloved animal's life may be the hardest decision you ever have to
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Past Horse Race Winners Look For Success at Santa Anita
For the first time in its 76-year history, the Grade 1, Santa Anita Handicap will feature two past winners on Saturday, March 2, 2013. Last year's Ron the Greek and the 2011 champion Game On Dude are challenging the field and each other.
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Pennsylvania 4-H Program Promotes Responsible Horsemanship
The Pennsylvania 4-H horse Program promotes knowledge of horsemanship and responsible, ethical equine use, care, and management.
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Federal Judge Lifts Ban on BLM Nevada Wild Horse Gather
A federal judge is allowing the Bureau of Land Management to resume its roundup of dozens of wild mustangs in northern Nevada, but wranglers must limit their use of electric cattle prods and take other steps to ensure the animals are treated humanely.
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Research Confirms that Horses Remember Training Years Later
Writing in Horse Science News, Liz Osborn confirms what horse owners have known for some time about the ability of horses to remember previous training.
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Fun-Filled Horse Expo Coming to Pomona
Horse Expo Pomona promises to be a fun-filled gathering of like-minded horse enthusiasts January 31st through February 2nd, 2013 (Thursday-Saturday) at the Fairplex in Pomona, California.
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Give Your Horse Pasture a Rest
Moving forward into winter months, many horse pastures have become overgrazed. If you have a pasture that is over-grazed, resting it for the remainder of the year will give the grass a chance to store up nutrients for next year, and the pasture will be he
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Grants Available: Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) announces an open call for proposals to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans. The Foundation's broad research agenda includes basic research as well as clinical studies that will ultimate
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Great Response to 2013 Palm Partnership Ride Well Clinics
With an overwhelming response to the announcement of their 2013 Ride Well Clinic dates at Fox Grove Farm in Ocala, Florida, Lynn Palm and Cyril Pittion-Rossillon are pleased to extend an early enrollment savings of $75 through January 25 for any of their
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Hickstead Inducted into Jump Canada Hall of Fame
On Sunday, November 4, 2012, in Toronto, ON, the beloved show jumping horse Hickstead was inducted into the Jump Canada Hall of Fame alongside 10-time Olympian Ian Millar.