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  • FOSH Requests Ban on Action Devices and Pads

    Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) announces that it will request that the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) ban the use of action devices and pads in the exhibition of Tennessee Walking Horses and related breeds.

    Flossie Sellers - July 17, 2011 14:51

  • Owners Told to Keep Horses Secure

    Horse owners have been told to keep their horses secure after a stallion broke loose and nearly caused an accident on Chorley Old Road, Lancashire on the 8th July.

    Flossie Sellers - July 17, 2011 15:04

  • NFACC Equine Code of Practice

    The Canadian National Farm Animal Care Council (NFACC) is conducting a survey to gain stakeholder insights on the Codes of Practice and views on the care and handling of equines. Revisions to the Equine Code of Practice are projected to be finished in 201

    Flossie Sellers - July 18, 2011 14:26

  • Biosecurity e-Session for Horse Owners Announced

    To find out what steps you can take to protect your horses from sporadic disease, outbreaks and infectious diseases sign up for Equine Guelph’s “Beat the Bugs with Biosecurity,” program, a two-week Equine Biosecurity e-Session which is available A

    Flossie Sellers - January 31, 2012 13:43

  • Federal Appeals Judge Halts Roundup

    A federal appeals judge on Friday night granted a temporary injunction to halt a government roundup of about 1,700 wild horses from the range in Nevada near the Utah border.

    Flossie Sellers - July 19, 2011 12:12

  • Fair Use of Nosebands in Equestrian Sports

    The International Society for Equitation Science has released a recommendation for all equestrian sports regarding how the tightness of nosebands should be determined and used fairly and objectively.

    Flossie Sellers - February 1, 2012 11:14

  • Gluck Equine Research Center Celebrates 25 Years

    The Maxwell H. Gluck Equine Research Center is celebrating 25 years as a named center focused on improving the health and well-being of the horse.

    Flossie Sellers - February 2, 2012 10:36

  • 'The Brook' Provides Life-saving Services in Pakistan

    Almost a year has passed since the devastating floods in Pakistan. The animal welfare organization, the Brooke, continues to help working horses, donkeys and mules, as they play a vital role in rebuilding the country.

    Flossie Sellers - July 21, 2011 13:37

  • Dr. Getty Advises: Protein Quality Counts

    Did you know that there are literally hundreds of different proteins in a horse’s body? Dr. Juliet Getty offers this mini-lesson to help the horse owner or caretaker understand the importance of feeding high-quality protein to optimize the horse’s hea

    Flossie Sellers - February 7, 2012 15:09

  • Miniature Horse and Pony Foaling Season Approaches

    The 2012 foaling season for Miniature Horses and pony breeds is getting underway in the United States and Canada. Now is the time to finalize preparations for the safe arrival of healthy new babies. To assist in those efforts, Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com

    Flossie Sellers - February 8, 2012 09:05

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