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  • USDA Adopts Animal Disease Traceability Program

    Beginning March 11, 2013, traveling across state lines with horses will become more involved.  Below is an explanatory article courtesy of the American Horse Council. 

    Flossie Sellers - February 12, 2013 08:04

  • Trick Horse Training Camp Coming May 2013

    Co-[no-glossary]founder of Imagine A Horse, Sue De Laurentis announced today that the second session of Trick Horse Training Camp of 2013 is now scheduled for May 15 through 18th at Imagine A Horse in Dripping Springs, Texas.

    Flossie Sellers - February 12, 2013 09:27

  • Horse Showing on a Budget

    Times are tough for many young people that want to show horses and budgets everywhere are shrinking. Horse showing certainly isn’t immune to the budget crunch, so if you are looking for ways to save money in this expensive sport, Michigan State Universi

    Flossie Sellers - February 13, 2013 08:12

  • 4-H Horse Program Members Get a "Leg Up" in 2013

    The Race for Education is pleased to announce its newest scholarship the Kentucky 4-H Horse Program ‘Leg Up’ Scholarship.

    Flossie Sellers - February 13, 2013 08:30

  • Israel Bans Horse-drawn Vehicles from Public Roads

    More than 120 years after the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn wagons look set to disappear from Israel's roads later this year. Sometime in the next few days, Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is expected to sign regulations barring any ve

    Flossie Sellers - February 14, 2013 09:38

  • Bute Found in Horse Carcasses in Meat Scandal

    Eight horses, killed in the UK, tested positive for the painkiller bute and six may have entered the food chain in France, the Food Standards Agency said. England's chief medical officer said the highest level detected was 1.9mg of bute per kg of hors

    Flossie Sellers - February 14, 2013 10:48

  • British Horse Welfare Groups Call for CCTV Monitoring

    Britain’s major horse welfare charities unite in calling on Defra to make CCTV monitoring in slaughterhouses mandatory.

    Flossie Sellers - February 16, 2013 09:09

  • Road to the Horse Wild Cards Selected

    Road to the Horse owner and producer Tootie Bland is known for creating a spectacular event, full of surprises and fans at Road to the Horse 2013 will witness the biggest surprise yet. After much anticipation and an exhausting application process, Bland i

    Flossie Sellers - February 18, 2013 08:40

  • The Importance of Bonding Between Mare and Foal

    The first few hours of the relationship between mare and foal are extremely important for bonding. Mares and foals are typically in close proximity to each other during the first days and weeks of life.

    Flossie Sellers - February 18, 2013 14:13

  • Latest Trends and Fads in the Horse Show World

    My Horse University in conjunction with the University of Nebraska is offering a free webcast: "Showing Trends From a Judge's Perspective," on February 26, at 7 PM EST.

    Flossie Sellers - February 19, 2013 11:25

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