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Horse General
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EQUUS Foundation Announces 2011 Grants
On August 31, 2011, the Board of Directors of The EQUUS Foundation, Inc. announced the award of over $270,000 in grant awards to 72 charitable organizations that are improving the quality of life for horses and the people who benefit from their unique ab
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HRTV Presenting Wall-to-Wall Coverage of Kentucky Derby
HRTV (R) will make its annual trek to Churchill Downs to provide racing fans with the most comprehensive, on-site coverage of the 138th edition of the Kentucky Derby, beginning with Opening Day at the historic Louisville, KY track this Saturday, April 28.
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Second Arrest in Horse Cruelty Case
According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, a caretaker accused of not providing food or water in the deaths of nine horses has been arrested on a warrant for cruelty to non-livestock animals. Linda Kay Pharis, 53, posted $1,500 bond
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Keep Neighbors Happy by Proper Disposal of Horse Waste
On horse farms, proper disposal of manure and stall waste can become a problem especially in areas with cold winters where weather conditions have caused horse owners to accumulate a stack of horse waste. Proper composting can be an answer to the problem,
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Promoting a Passion for Riding and Teaching
Middle Tennessee State University in Murfreesboro, TN just hosted a CHA Standard Instructor Certification Clinic that had in attendance four AQHA Professional Horsemen, one AQHA Professional Horsemen of the Year, one AQHA Youth Director of the Year, two A
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Cart Horse Protection Assn Advances Welfare
On a trip to South Africa, Princess Anne of Great Britain took time to visit the Soweto Equestrian Foundation to see the great work they are doing there and to see first [no-glossary]hand the World Horse Welfare Farrier and Saddler Training Programme affi
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Gentle Carousel's Mini Therapy Horses Work Wonders
Twenty-four tiny therapy horses work inside hospitals, assisted living programs, hospice programs, programs for Alzheimer patients and with adults and children with disabilities. They also work with foster children and at risk and abused children.Thou
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Study: Does Learning with Horses Build Competencies?
In May, the University of Kentucky Center for Leadership Development will be launching a six-month pilot study to provide preliminary data on the effectiveness of collaborating with horses to teach emotional intelligence and leadership competencies, a pro
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Safety Helmets To Be Mandatory
Safety helmets are to be mandatory for all British Dressage (BD) riders, except for advanced and above, effective December 1, 2011.
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McDonald Grants Support Equine Assisted Therapy
PBJ Connections, Inc., a non-profit provider of mental health services to youth and families in central Ohio, announced today that it has received a $4,200 grant from Ronald McDonald House Charities. The grant includes $2100 from the McDonalds Owners/Op