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  • Rescuing Thousands of Horses This Winter

    According to Shirley Puga, Executive Director of National Equine Resource Network, an owner assistance program known as Project Safety Net for Horses is capable of rescuing thousands of horses from neglect this winter through an owner assistance program.

    Flossie Sellers - October 27, 2011 09:10

  • Research to Prove Benefit of Oats as Horse Feed

    The Equine Feed Oat Project has appointed six leading experts on equine nutrition and oats to serve on a first-of-its-kind Advisory Board that will become the recognized, authoritative source on the nutritional benefits of equine oats.

    Flossie Sellers - June 15, 2012 13:37

  • Results of Equine Health Survey Published

    Leading UK animal charity The Blue Cross today published the results of its second National Equine Health Survey (NEHS), which was conducted in May 2011.  Data was collected from 5500 horses, ponies, donkeys and mules giving a valuable insight into the

    Flossie Sellers - October 20, 2011 09:51

  • Revision of Canadian Equine Code Survey

    Equine owners and others with an interest in equine welfare have an opportunity to provide input into the revision to Canada’s Equine Code of Practice through online surveys.

    Flossie Sellers - July 5, 2012 11:07

  • Rivers Edge Horse Rescue Receives Aid Following Irene

    With 32 horses without adequate shelter or food due to flooding following Tropical Storm Irene, Rivers Edge Horse Rescue and Sanctuary in Newton, N.J. has received a pledge from the Humane Society of the United States and the ASPCA® (The American Society

    Flossie Sellers - September 8, 2011 09:42

  • Rood and Riddle Hosts Thoroughbred Pre-sale Seminar

    Seminar to Educate Thoroughbred Buyers and Consignors about Common Airway and Radiographic Issues with Sale Yearlings

    Flossie Sellers - July 24, 2012 15:26

  • Save Your Horses and "Beat the Bugs" with Biosecurity

    Back by popular demand, Equine Guelph has announced the second offering of the Biosecurity Prevention eWorkshop from October 22 – November 4, 2012.  Equine Guelph's new eWorkshops are two-week online short courses designed for busy horse owners. 

    Flossie Sellers - July 28, 2012 08:22

  • Scientific Evidence Supports Monty Robert's Training Technique

    On the 30th of August 2011 the scientific paper  authored by Drs. Veronica Fowler, Mark Kennedy and David Marlin entitled ‘A comparison between the Monty Roberts technique and a conventional UK technique for initial training of riding horses’ was acc

    Flossie Sellers - October 6, 2011 09:04

  • Scotland Cites Best Biosecurity Practices

    The government of Scotland has recently made a pamphlet available to horse owners about biosecurity and the part it plays in managing the introduction or spread of disease-causing agents in the horse population. The purpose of the booklet is to inform ho

    Flossie Sellers - July 16, 2012 13:41

  • Solve Your Horse Fly Problem Safely

    As a horse and barn owner I've come up with a pretty good system for fly control. There is no one thing, no magic bullet to controlling flies, but with patience, consistency and working with nature you can reduce some of your fly populations up to 85%

    Flossie Sellers - May 30, 2012 08:35

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