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Research on Effects of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans Initiated
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) recently announced a unique initiative to investigate the therapeutic effects of equine-assisted activities for military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
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Research on Rained-on Hay Shows Loss of Quality
Researchers in the agricultural programs at University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin have completed research on how varying amounts of rain affect hay quality and nutritional value. During summers with heavy rain, perhaps nothing is more frustr
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Research Shows Horses Prefer Straw Bedding
The choice of bedding material is an important aspect of horse-barn management. Bedding can increase dust levels that can pose respiratory problems in both horses and their handlers. In addition, bedding choice will have an impact on the cost of housing
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Researchers Map Contagious Equine Metritis Organisms
According to a scientific report in PLoS ONE, French researchers have mapped the full genetic makeup of the bacterial organisms responsible for contagious equine metritis (CEM). This work will pave the way for further investigation into the disease which
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Results Are In - AHP Completes Equine Survey
American Horse Publications (AHP) conducted its second online nationwide equine industry survey from March 5th, 2012, through May 20th, 2012.
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Retirement of I'll Have Another Announced
Although I'll Have Another will not participate in the Belmont Stakes tomorrow to compete for the Triple Crown, the New York Racing Association has  announced that I'll Have Another and jockey Mario Gutierrez will lead the Belmont Stakes field
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Ride Safely for a Happy 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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Risks and Glory for Olympic Equestrians
The cross country equestrian events during the Olympics have proved to be a very wild ride for many of the competitors. In fact, only three riders made it over the course fault-free: UKâs Nicola Wilson and Opposition Buzz, Australiaâs Christopher Burt
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Rood & Riddle Auctions Zenyatta Halter for Disaster Relief
The Rood Riddle Foundation, the non-profit arm of Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital, is preparing to auction a halter worn by Zenyatta during her broodmare career at Laneâs End Farm. Zenyatta recently gave birth to her first foal at Laneâs End. The procee
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Safety Advice for Farmers and Horse Owners
Based on childhood memories of working on the farm and more than a decade of serving as a farm safety expert, Dr. Jesse LaPrade is more convinced than ever that avoiding farm-related injuries and fatalities is best expressed in one word: planning.