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Theme of World Veterinary Day 2013 To Be: Vaccinations
The discovery of disease prevention through vaccination is one of the greatest scientific achievements of all time. Vaccines are very valuable tools to stop the spread of a large number of transmissible diseases that threaten the health and welfare of ani
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Tips for Amateur Riders from Rate My Riding Coaches
Rate My Ridingâs judges have years of experience as riders, trainers, coaches and clinicians. You name it; theyâve probably done it. But, believe it or not, they were all amateurs at one time. So, weâve decided to ask them what their tips to todayâ
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Tips to Help You Ride Your Horse Safely this Holiday Season
Horseback riding is often one of the joys of the winter season as new and beautiful vistas of snow-covered hills and fields open to view around every turn and corner. Unfortunately, the beauty of the season is often overshadowed by riding accidents that a
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Top 5 Reasons Not To Buy a Horse at Auction
Before purchasing a horse, especially a first horse, Â the would-be owner needs to understand the tremendous responsibility that comes with horse ownership. Certainly, the day-to-day care of a horse takes time, money and commitment, and is not to be taken
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Top Five Ways To Keep Mud Under Control around Horses
Ask any longtime horse owner what they hate more than anything â when it comes to maintaining their own stable and most will say, âmudâ. Unfortunately we canât have spring without it, and with some of the drastic temperature changes weâve been
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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.
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UC Davis Looking Out for Horse Welfare
The number of unwanted, abandoned or "problem" horses has been increasing at an alarming rate over the past decade, estimated now to average about 170,000 per year within the United States alone. The problem has been intensified by the economic hardships
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University of Connecticut to Host American Youth Horse Symposium
The 36th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium will be held April 12-14, 2013 in Hartford, CT. An annual highlight for horsemen and women of all ages, this event brings together youth and youth leaders from all facets of the equine industry for th
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US Rider and EKU Set Date For Large Animal Rescue Training
USRider Equestrian Motor Plan and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) have finalized the dates for the 2013 Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training course. The course is scheduled for April 5-7 at EKU and the training will be provided by Kentucky L
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USRider Offers Benefits to Horse Owners
USRider, the nationwide roadside assistance program for equestrians, provides emergency roadside service to its members in all 48 states as well as Canada and Alaska.