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Brothers Convicted of Starving Horses to Point of Death
Two brothers were convicted on charges of willfully ill treating six horses, ill treating another horse, and failing to ensure for the physical health and behavioural needs of five horses.
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Are Horse-drawn Carriage Rides To Become a Thing of the Past?
As temperatures rise during the dog days of summer, more cities are examining the practice of allowing horse drawn carriages to operate in their cities citing the dangers to horse health.
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Research Shows Horses Are Selective In Copying Behavior
Researchers determined that whether or not a horse learns new behavior by copying another horse depends upon their social status, and they will only readily pick up the new behavior if they have a certain relationship with the horse they're watching.
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Ten Things To Remember On International Helmet Awareness Day
July 12 marks the 5th annual Riders4Helmets International Helmet Awareness Day. Once again, Riders4helmets has teamed up with leading manufactures to offer special discounts on safety headgear.
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National Non-Profit Brings Free Horseback Rides to Cheyenne Frontier Days
Horses4Heroes will be participating in Cheyenne Frontier Days for the second year in a row by giving free horseback rides to active duty military personnel, veterans, First Responders and their families on Friday, July 18, 2014.
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Calgary Stampede Going Strong in 2014 After 102 Years
The Calgary Stampede rodeo and fair has been running for 102 years and the 2014 opener that is billed as the "Greatest Outdoor Show on Earth," had people lining the route to get the best views hours before its kickoff.
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Stolen Horse Recovered Quickly Thanks to Microchip and Stolen Horse Int./NetPosse
The Fourth of July is a time for Americans to celebrate Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness, but Sarah Schwenzer was not excited about the holiday this year because her horse had been stolen.
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Stop the "Legal" Hunting of Chilean Horses in Patagonia
Not only does this trade appear suspicious, but it did nothing to prevent the killing of the horses and directly contradicts Chileâs attempts to create an image of environmental preservation.
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Ten Tips to Keep Your Horse Safe During Fireworks
As prey animals, horses naturally react to unusual loud noises and movements made by fireworks. The louder the noise or the faster the movement, the more the horse will react.
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5 Fun Ways to Thank Your Farrier During National Farriers Week
July 7-11, 2014 is National Farriers Week and since your hoof care professional is an invaluable member of your horseâs health team, donât forget to show your gratitude for his/her hard work during National Farriers Week.