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Horse Health
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Politicians Fail to Protect Equines
On April 15, the Nevada Senate Natural Resources Committee let SB 364 die without taking a vote. The bill would have outlawed the practice of "horse tripping" which is a standard event at some rodeos. Senators Mark Manendo and David Parks supported
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Recognizing the Importance of Farriers
American Farriers Journal is proud to sponsor the 13th consecutive National Farriers Week. Running from July 10-16, 2011, this week recognizes the significant contributions farriers make to the equine community.
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Restaurant Paints Donkey Pink on Hot Day
A Mexican restaurant in Los Angeles that painted a donkey pink on a hot day in early May has pledged not to use animals in promotions after it drew criticism from People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and the Companion Animal Protection Society.
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Situation for Hundreds of Horses Changes
A case involving hundreds of horses and some cattle in Greenbrier County is up in the air with the recent death of the owner of the animals. Grady Whitlock, who died last week, faced dozens of criminal charges in connection with allegedly starving t
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Steeplechase Racing Under Scrutiny
A horse died on the opening day of the Grand Annual Steeplechase carnival at Warrnambool, casting an even darker shadow over the future of jumps racing across the Tasman.
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Texas Legislature Enacts New Horse Dentistry Bill
The Texas State Legislature has passed a bill that defines "equine dentistry" and sets standards for licensed equine dental providers to protect the public and ensure that alternate therapies are provided only by veterinarians or under the direction of
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Thorougbred Retirement Foundation Update
Dr. Stacey Huntington, the veterinarian who has been evaluating hundreds of former racehorses and has reported that many of them need urgent care because they are malnourished and neglected, was fired Saturday, April 2, by the Thoroughbred Retiremen
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Tom Selleck Case and New Legislation
With new legislation regarding the sale and transfer of horses in the State of California taking effect, horse owners and potential horse owners need to know the laws and make sure they comply with the proper disclosures and paperwork in all cases.Â
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Trail Ride to Benefit MHF
On June 4, 2011, equestrians will get back in the saddle to collect money for the Mustang Heritage Foundation (MHF), a nonprofit organization that works to facilitate adoptions of wild Mustangs and burrosÂ
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Transitioning From Hay to Pasture
Dr. Gettyâs April Tip: A Serving of Patience to Balance Spring Grazing:â Now that spring is here, we need to take it slowly when transitioning any of our horses from hay to pasture,â says equine nutritionist Juliet M. Getty, Ph.D. âAnd for thos