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Horse General
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The Old Mare – Will She Remember?
âShe still had many great years ahead of her, but not running mountain trails with me anymore, so luckily I found a wonderful woman whose 11 year old daughter bonded with my mare making a great match for both of them.â
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Wild Horse Advocates Critical of BLM Announcement Regarding New Research to Curb Wild Horse Population Growth
âPermanent sterilization of wild horses should be off the table, because it is a recipe for managing to extinction by further contributing to the genetic crisis facing wild horses.â
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Riders with Disabilities Share Their Accomplishments at Cleveland Grand Prix Horse Show
âStudents who participate in the Riders With Disabilities Horse Show spend hours with the horses every week, but once they step into the competition arena with them, it is an experience like no other.â
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Lightning Strikes Taking Their Toll on Horses During Storms
âSpring and summer thunder and lighting storms during 2015 are taking their toll in horse fatalities.â
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Back Country Horsemen of America Donated $14.4 Million in Volunteer Value Last Year
âNearly 14,000 BCHA members cleared trails, restored trail treads, built bridges, educated youth and adults in horse use, spread the word about responsible Leave No Trace habits to keep trails open and promote responsible recreation this past year.â
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Horse Euthanized after Devastating Accident during Molalla Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo
âA fluke accident at the Molalla Buckeroo PRCA Rodeo results in euthanasia of one horse and injuries to two riders.â
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National Reining Horse Association Derby Includes Head-To-Head Competition Between Top IHSA, NCEA and NRHA Members
âRiders randomly draw for their order of go and horse, which is generously donated by competitors at the NRHA Derby, before competing and riders are allowed a five minute warm up prior to entering the arena.â
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The Unwanted Horse Coalition Releases New Brochure on Gelding and Spaying
âPreventing Unwanted Horses: Geld and Spay includes an introduction about the unwanted horse issue and reasons horses become unwanted; a discussion about responsible breeding.â
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USRider: Reminder to Equestrians to Check Tires before Traveling with Horses
âWhile checking the air in your tire is as important as checking your tread, checking the tire in its entirety is crucial, as tire issues are the #1 reason for disablements with horse trailers.â
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Research Indicates Equine Assisted Intervention Leads to Significant Improvements in Mother-Child Relationship and Interaction
âResearcher Andrea M. Beetz, PhD, recently lead a study to determine whether equine-assisted activities can help insecurely attached children and their caregiver or therapist engage in a more secure and trusting relationship than they had before.â