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Frightened Girl Is Inspiration for Horse Agility Sport
This month Trafalgar Square Books caught up with Vanessa Bee, [no-glossary]founder of the International Horse Agility Club and asked her about the inspiration behind this exciting new equestrian sport, as well as what she sees in its future.
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Second Arrest in Horse Cruelty Case
According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, a caretaker accused of not providing food or water in the deaths of nine horses has been arrested on a warrant for cruelty to non-livestock animals. Linda Kay Pharis, 53, posted $1,500 bond
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Gait of Horses Influenced by Gene Mutation
A research study into the gaits of horses has found that a mutation has had a major impact on the diversification of gaits in horses as evidenced by altered gait characteristics of a number of breeds.
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Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust Asks for Aide
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization have declared the need for URGENT support in areas of West Africa, including The Gambia, due to a severe food shortage. One of the poorest countries in the world, The Gambia ranks 160th [no-glossary]out of 179 coun
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Selecting an Equine Education Program
Itâs that time of year: Horse-crazy high schoolers are looking towards college and wondering how to combine their passion for riding with more academic pursuits. If youâre one of those students or the parent of a college-bound youngster, EquineEDU 201
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Good Things for Those Who Ride Paint Horses
Good things come to those who ride Paints. For American Paint Horse Association regional clubs, this modified proverb rang true at the annual APHA Workshop May 31âJune 2, when APHA awarded $1,000 sponsorships to 30 regional clubs.
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Shetland Mare and Foal Are Ready for Rehoming
World Horse Welfare is looking to rehome a mare and foal together. Shetland pony Gina G and her four-month-old foal Ginelli are at the Belwade Farm Rescue and Rehoming Centre in Aboyne, Aberdeenshire and are ready to be rehomed.
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Show Horse Stolen in Southern California
The Riverside County Sheriff's Department is investigating a horse theft after an expensive show horse was stolen from a locked facility in Hemet, California. The owner is making a plea for the horse's safe return.
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Six Horses Die in California Barn Fire
According to news reports six horses died when a barn at Dream Land Farms in Dixon, California, caught fire early Friday morning.
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Grants Awarded to Canadian Therapeutic Riding Centers
Through an ongoing partnership with Sport Canada, Para-Equestrian Canada is pleased to announce that four grants were awarded to Canadian therapeutic riding centers during the last phase of the program to encourage participation of riders with a disabil