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Horse General
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What Causes a Horse to "Shut Down" and How to Move Forward
Given the many common misconceptions inherent in traditional horsemanship, things could be a lot better for horses and their people if everyone had more understanding of learning theory.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Horse Barn Shopping - "Don't Buy A Pig in a Poke"
Even the most modest of horse shelters, the humble run-in shed, requires a sturdy if rudimentary building technique to withstand the vagaries of Mother Nature and any horse abuse the critters dish out during its use.
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Investigations Ask - Are Wild Horses Put Up for Adoption by the BLM at Risk for Slaughter?
A federal adoption program launched to help manage the mustang and burro populations on public lands may be exploited with wild mustangs being sold to kill pens.
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Tips for Fuel Savings for Your Horse Trailer Towing Vehicle
A drop in your towing vehicle’s fuel economy can be a sign that your vehicle needs work.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Sizing Up Your Horse Barn and Farm Entranceways for Safety and Security
Standard driveway widths for residential property are between 9 to 12 feet in the U.S.A., but for a horse or farm property it is wise to go much larger and 24-foot width will serve well.
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Brooke USA Foundation Launches Emergency Appeal to Help Working Animals After Morocco Earthquake
Working animals are essential to the livelihoods of millions of people in Morocco and since they are used for transportation, agriculture, and construction, many families will struggle to survive without them.
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A Real-Life Cowboy's Wife Tells All
The author paints a brutally honest picture of loneliness, alcoholism, family love, and redemption in a narrative told from an unsung hero of the American West—the cowboy’s wife.
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Pennsylvania Horse Owners Make Record Gift to The Foundation for the Horse
The Mallets’ remarkable contribution will serve as the cornerstone for an array of transformative grants and pioneering initiatives dedicated to ensuring the well-being of many cherished equine companions.
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UC Davis Study Reports Successful Use of Hair Samples for Detection of Bisphosphonates in Horses
Hair sampling is non-invasive and has proven to be a reliable and reproducible matrix for equine drug testing.
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Dr. Stover's Top Myths About Equine Orthopedic Injuries
Training induces cycles of bone damage and repair in horses and optimally, initial damage is followed by repair and gain in strength which helps prevent serious injuries.