News
Horse Business
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American Association of Professional Farriers Welcomes New Members to the Board of Directors for 2016
âThe primary objectives of the American and Canadian Associations of Professional Farriers are continuing education, member support and serving as a hoof-care reference for horse owners.â
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North American Western Dressage Takes a Stand Against “Behind The Vertical”
âThe Western dressage horse comes in all shapes, sizes and abilities, and as such, there is not a single 'perfect' look; there are, however, universal correct biomechanics that are relevant to protecting the welfare of the horse.â
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Preliminary Horse Business Survey Results
âThis yearly survey enables Equestrian Professionals to provide an inside look of how horse professionals from a wide variety of breeds and disciplines are faring under present economic conditions.â
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The North American Mustang Association and Registry Encourages Mustang Owners To Register
âRegistering your Mustang will keep track of the lineage of your horse, will help prove ownership, will allow you to compete in NAMAR Mustang classes and year end awards, and will show your pride in your Mustang.â
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600 Equines Receiving Emergency Feed Each Day
âThe Brookeâs Emergency Response will save hundreds of working equines in Ethiopiaâs drought by furnishing feed and water and educational support.â
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Nine Extraordinary Horses to be Honored on February 26th
âGuests attending the fête cheval étoile will be the first to applaud these amazing horses when the stories of their athletic and humanitarian feats are revealed on the Horse Stars Hall of Fame.â
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200 Horses Working in City Garbage Dump to be Helped
âLast year alone, the Brooke reached 1.8 million working equines, benefiting 10 million of the worldâs poorest people who depend on those animals for their livelihoods.â
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$100,000 Campaign To Support Investigation on Therapeutic Effects of Horses on Humans
âThis new campaign fund of $120,900, will be invested in a research project to investigate the therapeutic effects of horses on humans.â
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Extension Agents Host 9th Annual Pastures Please! for Horse Owners
âPastures Please!! is our annual winter horse program and provides information for farm managers and horse owners to start off pastures right, setting the stage for a productive season.â
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Crowdfunding a Five-Year Grant to Study Parasite Control in Horses and Farm Animals
âThe first research crowdfunding project launched at the University of Kentucky helped secure an approximate $2.1 million, five-year, multiple species grant from the U.S. Department of Agriculture: 'Let the germs get the worms:' Testing a novel probioti