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Dr. Henneke Developer of Horse Body Scoring System Dies
Dr Don Henneke, the scientist who developed the well-known Henneke horse body-condition scoring system, has died after a battle with cancer. Henneke, who was professor of animal sciences and director of equine science at Tarleton State University, in Texa
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Dressage Star Kyra Kyrklund Shines at Symposium
World-renowned dressage trainer and rider Kyra Kyrklund, a Finnish dressage icon from West Sussex in the United Kingdom, was the featured clinician at the NEDA Fall Symposium at the UMass Hadley Farm in Hadley, Massachusetts. Kyrklund has competed in six
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Horse Fly Named after Beyonce Knowles
A previously un-named horse fly found in Australia has been named after Beyonce Knowles who is famous world-wide for her singing, dancing, and show business talents. The fly was first collected in 1981, the same year the singer was born.
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Eastern Equine Encephalitis Affects People Too
Although still rare, the extremely serious disease known as Eastern equine encephalitis may be affecting more people than before.
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Horse Radio to Broadcast from Elvis Presley's Stables
The Horse Radio Network's (HRN) morning show, HORSES IN THE MORNING, will broadcast LIVE from Elvis Presley's stables at Graceland on Friday June 10, 2011 from 9:00 - 10:00 am Eastern at www.horsesinthemorning.com. This exclusive show will tell
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Emmylou Harris & Other Stars to Shine at Festival
 AmerEquine is the new foal in the paddock of horse-related events for 2012, and it comes with an entirely original concept for promoting and enlarging the client base for horse-related activities and businesses.Â
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Horses Inspire Singer/Songwriter
Equine VIP catches up this month with Grammy Award nominated singer/songwriter Mary Ann Kennedy whose Christmas CD is inspired by horses. Mary Ann has worked with music icons Emmylou Harris, Faith Hill, LeAnn Rimes, Garth Brooks and Sting.Â
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Equine Disease Researcher Awarded AAEP Fellowship
University of Minnesota doctoral candidate Nichol Schultz, DVM, has received the 2012 AAEP Foundation Past Presidentsâ Research Fellow for her work to advance equine veterinary research. Dr. Nichol Schultzâs study focuses on the epidemiology and genet
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Extreme Mustang Makeover Leads to Adoptions
Don Douglas and Bay Joe won the California, Extreme Mustang Makeover contest as the mustangs displayed their versatility in the arena and on the trails.
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Farrier Designs Custom Shoes to Prevent Lameness in Horses
Using a new technique to prevent lameness in horses, Patrick T. Reilly, a farrier at Penn Vet has a goal of making better shoes to treat and prevent various forms of lameness in the same way a podiatrist crafts orthotic footwear for humans.