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State Law that Forbids Payment to Non-veterinarians Upheld
The Missouri Veterinary Medical Board which took Brooke Gray to court over her equine dentistry business, has won a ruling stating that it can and will enforce a state law that forbids non-veterinarians from accepting payment for providing what the Miss
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State May Approve Mini Horses as Service Animals
The Illinois State Senate voted Tuesday, 26 June 2012 to add miniature horses to the list of service animals. Like seeing-eye dogs, miniature horses can accompany and aid people with disabilities. The vote sends the measure to the Illinois House.
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Helmets Required for all Levels of Equine Canada Dressage
Equine Canada and Dressage Canada are taking an industry-wide leadership role by requiring all dressage riders to wear helmets in competition. Commencing in 2012, a national rule change will require all riders to wear helmets for all levels of Equine Cana
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Stop Violence Against Horses
I went to a horseshow on Saturday in support of a friendâs nine year old daughter who takes riding lessons at a local barn that provides school horses (my friendâs family does not have a horse of their own).  Right away I was reminded why I don'
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Helping Soldiers Heal Via Therapeutic Horse Activities
Rainier Therapeutic Riding provides basic horsemanship lessons to injured military personnel at three arenas in the Yelm, WA area. Having operated for nearly two years, they are already the largest provider of equine therapy to military personnel in the c
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Summer Vet Camps Enrich Student Horse Enthusiasts
Each summer, students interested in veterinary medicine find rich experiences learning more about equine health and what it takes to become a veterinarian.
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Swedish Morgan Horse Assn Granted Reciprocity
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Board of Directors voted unanimously at its February 2012 meeting to grant International Reciprocity to the Swedish Morgan Horse Association (SMHA), effective April 1, 2012.
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Hickstead "Best Horse in the World" Dies Suddenly
Horse lovers around the world are mourning the death of Hickstead, the "superstar" stallion that captured the Individual Gold and [no-glossary]Team Silver for Canada at the Beijing Olympic Games.
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Tennessee Walking Horse Celebration Sanctions McConnell
In a precedent setting move, the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration took decisive action on Tuesday, both denouncing and condemning the actions of trainer Jackie McConnell, who was both videotaped abusing a horse and admitted to a Horse Protecti
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Hippotherapy Benefits for Autistic Children
Parents with autistic children are turning to Hippotherapy in increasing numbers. This 30 year old method of therapy involves using the horse as a treatment tool to accomplish therapeutic objectives such as improving balance, strength and motor coordinati