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Horse General
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Inbreeding and Genomics: How They Affect Performance and Health of Horses
The overall performance of horses is complex, involvng over 20,000 genes and probably millions of other functional elements.
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Once Bit, Twice Shy Not the Case According to Research Study of Children Injured in Horse Activities
Study results indicated that of 75% of the children who experienced at least one type of painful incident with their horse more than once, only 7.3% modified their behavior.
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A Multi-Generational Story for both Horse and Rider
In mid-December, Pat received notice that her horse, Black Design, had qualified for the National Reined Cow Horse Association's World Championship show.
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Two Horses Rescued after 20 Horses Found Shot Dead in Kentucky
Of the 20 horses found dead in Kentucky, two were pregnant and five belonged to nearby residents.
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Always Hope: How Dairy Cows and Arabian Horses Inspired Grit in a Young Girl's Life Earns Author Hope Ellis-Ashburn EQUUS Film and Arts Festival Literary Award
Hope reflects on how rich life becomes when one respects her roots, yet travels her own path, develops a strong work ethic, and finds love in both a special horse and human.
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Horses Blink Less, Twitch Eyelids More When Stressed, U of G Researchers Find
While stress can be measured in several ways, Merkies and her team wanted a non-invasive measurement, so they decided to test whether a horse's eyes offer clues.
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2020 Harness Horse Youth Foundation Scholarship Applications Available
Youth horse harness enthusiasts urged to submit applications which are now available for two scholarships offered by the Harness Horse Youth Foundation.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series - Deciding On Siding For Your New Horse Barn
To determine which material is the best for your horse barn, consider cost and maintenance, performance and appearance.
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'Invisible' Restricted Horse Racing Therapy May Leave a Trail
In racehorses, masking pain can come with a cost - Overworked minor injuries could lead to major ones or even pose a life-threatening risk to both horse and rider.
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National Day of the Horse Celebrates 15 Years on December 13, 2019
Day of the Horse website shares more than 50 horse-related books, movies, and other resources and will be available until December 21, 2019.