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Horse General
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Research Shows Practicality of Grass for Horse Pastures
A new study shows warm-season annual grasses have good potential for use in horse pastures and may give horses in less temperate zones some extra grazing.
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Winter Preparation in the Horse Barn
It’s time to start thinking about winter preparation in the horse barn and an ounce of prevention is worth a pound of cure when it comes to getting ready for the winter months.
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Back Country Horsemen of America Cares for the Front Country Gems Outside Your Back Door
Front country horse trail gems may not sit on mountaintops, but they still need consistent maintenance due to the heavy use we give them.
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Protect Horses by Doing a Combustible Clean-up
Combustibles are everywhere and unavoidable around the horse farm, but your management of them can considerably reduce the risk of a barn fire.
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Ravaging Wildfires Unite Western States Horse Expo Community
Horse people are unique and share a lifestyle and mutual bond that was apparent when people responded with determination and generosity to help people in need during California wildfires.
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Riding Spooky Horses on the Trail - FREE Online Course through November 30, 2017
Understanding how a horse perceives its environment helps a rider to know why a horse might spook and will equip the rider to anticipate when a horse will spook, as well as how to handle the situation.
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Halloween Pumpkin Treats for Your Horse
With Halloween and Thanksgiving approaching, the fall season brings an abundance of pumpkins so why not treat your horse to some tasty pumpkin treats.
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Providing Emergency Aid to Equines in Puerto Rico
We are grateful for the efforts of our partners in this work, The Jockey Club, the AAEP, and Thoroughbred Charities of America and we will continue our multi-prong approach to help the many horses in Puerto Rico that remain in need.
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The Unstoppable Fergus the Horse is Back!
Fergus and the Greener Grass written and illustrated by Jean Abernethy, published by Trafalgar Square Books, is hot off the press, and available for purchase.
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Tips for a Safe and Sane Halloween for Your Horse
For well-trained horses that are used to people, crowds, and excitement, all may be well, but for other horses, Halloween is a spooky time that may cause the horse to also spook.