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Horse General
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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
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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