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Oklahoma State Moving Toward Legalizing Horse Slaughter
Two bills making their way through the Oklahoma State Capitol that would legalize horse slaughter for human consumption made significant progress this past week. House Bill 1999 and Senate Bill 375 were both passed in their respective branches late Wednes
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Partnership Established to Help Unwanted Horses
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) are joining forces in 2013 to help unwanted horses and equine care facilities.
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PATH Intl Gives Back in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy devastated the eastern seaboard of the United States in late October and early November 2012, leaving dozens dead, thousands homeless and millions without power.
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Purchasing and Owning a Horse: Free On-Line Crash Course!
My Horse University is offering a free crash course about the ins and outs of choosing, purchasing, and owning a horse.
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Recognize Your Favorite Vet, Farrier, Horse Trainer or Stable Manager and Win Prizes, Too!
Itâs the season to show the professionals who keep your horse healthy and happy just how much you value their time and effort. Let them know that you appreciate all their hard work by nominating them to be the 2013 EQUUS Professional Horseman and you co
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Research Shows Music Has Calming Effect on Weanlings
Scientists at the University of Queensland have found that music therapy may help reduce the stress associated with weaning.The research, conducted at the University's Equine Research Unit at the Gatton campus, was presented last year at the Australas
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Researchers Compare Stress in Show Horses and Riders
An article in Science Daily documents the fact that although It is well known that show horses have symptoms of stress when ridden, relatively little attention has been paid to the effects of nervousness on their riders.
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Ride Alert Joins Helmets4Safety to Support Horseback Riders
As exhilarating as horseback riding can be it also has risks that come with it. These risks not only affect the riders themselves but the friends and family who are left at home as well. That is why Ride-Alert USA is pleased to announce its support for th
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Rider Safety Program Releases New Booklet on Horse Pasture Safety
UK HealthCare, in partnership with University of Kentucky colleges of Agriculture and Public Health and in conjunction with close to 50 community, equine and medical organizations, has released a new educational booklet within the Saddle Up Safely educati
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Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium To Be Sponsored by Charles Owen
Charles Owen is delighted to announce its sponsorship of the fourth annual Riders4Helmets Safety Symposium which is scheduled for February 2nd in Lexington, KY. Charles Owen has been involved with the Riders4Helmets campaign since its inception in 2010, a