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IHSA Media Interns To Share Horse Stories
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) will herald the 40th edition of its IHSA National Championships, May 2-5, in Harrisburg, PA, through the voices of its student riders. An inaugural team of IHSA Media Interns, representing colleges natio
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A Mirror May Be Horse's Best Friend
Researchers have uncovered an easy way to calm horses that are nervous about traveling alone in a trailer. Horses and ponies generally feel more comfortable sharing a trailer in the company of another equine. But when only one horse is being transported,
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Kentucky Equine Survey Releases Initial Findings
Kentucky is home to 242,400 horses and the total value of the stateâs equine and equine-related assets is estimated at $23.4 billion, according to the 2012 Kentucky Equine Survey.
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A Win-Win for Mustangs and Youth Trainers
Americaâs wild horses are protected today because of a campaign by Wild Horse Annie and thousands of American school children that raised awareness of their plight.
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Scribbles: A Horse Rescue That Beat All Odds
Up-dated 1/15/2013 - This is a story about a horse named "Scribbles" and one family whom I would have never met if it were not for a once in a lifetime chain of events that unfolded before my eyes. A few short weeks ago I was at a horse meat sale, the sam
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AAEP Report Shows Horse Owner Satisfaction with Their Veterinarian
The AAEP conducted a survey in September 2012 with horse owners and trainers; 6,100 people responded. Most clientsâ85 percentâsaid they were satisfied or very satisfied with their current veterinarian, and 87 percent would recommend their veterinarian
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Study Using Remote Controlled Cars Creates Horse Training Controversy
Findings of Australian researchers using a remote control car to mimic the actions of a trainer suggest that two techniques in Monty Robertsâ training apply emotional pressure to horses, and their response is based on their natural instincts related t
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BLM Investigates Colorado Wild Horse Deaths
The Colorado Communications Director for the BLM has announced that 19 wild horses have been found dead at the Canon City Wild Horse Inmate Program facility.
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ACTHA Moves Trail Riding Obstacles Events into Arenas
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association recently released a new format which allows events to be held in an arena (indoor, outdoor or covered) in order to protect riders from extreme weather conditions.
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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.Â