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Horse General
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Wood-Chewing in Horses: Examine the Diet for Cause
Is monotony the reason for wood-chewing in horses? Or has blame been misplaced?
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Study Shows How Effects of Horseback Riding Improves Learning in Children
Research shows the effects of vibrations produced by horses during riding lead to activation of the sympathetic nervous system, improving learning in children.
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Travel Tips for a Healthy and Happy Horse
SmartPak offers tips to help you and your horse get safely to and from your destination.
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Recognizing Facial Expressions of a Horse in Pain - New Diagnostic Tool
Equitopia releases Part 3 in Diagnosing Subtle Lameness Series: Recognizing facial expressions of a horse in pain.
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Rally to Save Utah Wild Horses and Burros Is Joined by Katherine Heigl
The roundup will send 80 percent of the Onaqui wild horse herd to BLM corrals, in the process injuring or even killing some of the frightened animals. and some will wind up in foreign slaughterhouses.
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Seeking a New Spot for Your Horse? Let Our Boarding Checklist Help!
At some point, owners who aren't able to keep horses on their own property all had to find a place to board their horses or move a horse from their current barn to a new one.
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'Rearing' to Go: What to Do When Horses Rear
Riders and handlers need to know how to respond safely and effectively when a horse rears - and what NOT to do in this dangerous situation.
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Olympic Logistics: Feeding the Horses in Tokyo
Kentucky Equine Research has worked with Olympic event organizers and JRA Facilities to ensure a smooth experience for horses and equestrians upon their arrival in Tokyo.
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How to Bandage a Horse's Injured Leg
Applied incorrectly, bandages might not only fail to do their job, they can cause discomfort, restrict blood flow and potentially damage tendons and other tissue.
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4 Signs of a Happy Horse
If horses do not have a social life with other horses, and a rich, complex environment, you can bet that affects their overall behavior.