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Dengie AKA Chopped Hay - A Treat and a Treatment for Horses
âDengie is a commercial name that originated in the UK for chopped hay that is harvested at an early, immature, pre-bloom stage of growthand then undergoes a unique drying process that âlocks-inâ the nutrients that can be lost during the traditional
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The War Against Antibiotic Resistance May Be Won with Horse Manure
âA team of researchers has produced copsin, an antibiotic protein compound found in the common inky cap mushroom that grows in horse manure and report that it may provide a solution to antibiotic resistance.â
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Nevada Welcomes the Charles Wilhelm’s Ultimate Super Horse Challenge
âThis Ultimate Super Horse Challenge will take place at the Western States Wild Horse and Burro Expo in Gardnerville, Nevada, on July 31-August 2.â
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Nation's Best Youth to Compete at the 2015 Interscholastic Equestrian Association Western Championship
âMore than 176 of the nation's leading middle school and high school equestrians will compete for top prizes at the 2015 Interscholastic Equestrian Association National Western Finals competitions on June 25 - 26, 2015.â
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Trees and Shrubs Make a Good Addition to Pastures as Fodder for Horses
âAdding trees and shrubs in and around pastures can be beneficial for a number of reasons; it not only plays a major role in the hydration of the land and the control of erosion, but it can also provide shade, shelter and fodder.â
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Arizona Man Arrested after Three Starving Horses Found on His Property
âAn Arizona horse owner has been booked on three counts of animal cruelty and two counts of failure to provide medical treatment after investigators found three starving horses on his property.â
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Five Tips for Safe Emergency Equine Evacuations
âDuring hurricanes, earthquakes, wild fires, floods and other disasters, having a plan in place will save you time and money and possibly the lives of your horses.â
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National Appaloosa Show and 2015 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show Coming Soon!
âOne of the largest gatherings of Appaloosa horses in country will be assembled in Fort Worth, Texas June 22nd-July 4th for the 68th National Appaloosa Show and 2015 World Championship Appaloosa Youth Show.â
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Maintaining Your Pasture for Horse Health and Economy
âHorse owners often say that their highest costs are feed bills, and with so many feed, supplement and hay choices it can be tricky to know just what your horse needs.â
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See, Touch and Celebrate American Mustangs through Nationwide Events
âSince 2007, the Mustang Heritage Foundation has placed over 5,500 American Mustangs into private care through training and gentling programs, such as the Extreme Mustang Makeover and the Trainer Incentive Program.â