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  • Horse Owner Input Called For to Determine Focus of Equine Study

    Your help as a horse owner is important in helping determine the focus for the third national study of the equine industry by NAHMS by taking a survey before December 31, 2013.

    Flossie Sellers - November 19, 2013 09:06

  • It's Hunting Season - Do You Know Where Your Horses Are?

    With the arrival of hunting season, it is time for special precautions to ensure that horses remain safe during a time when horses, hunters, and game animals become excitable.

    Flossie Sellers - November 19, 2013 08:20

  • When You Can No Longer Keep Your Horse

    Recent estimates put owning one healthy horse at just under $6,500 a year. This includes basic care costs associated with vaccinations, deworming, hoof care, nutrition and shelter.

    Flossie Sellers - November 18, 2013 08:42

  • Learn All About Horse Arena Footing and Management

    On November 26, 2013, at 7 PM ET, Dr. Ann Swinker of Penn State University will be hosting a free webcast about riding arena footing and management.

    Flossie Sellers - November 14, 2013 08:58

  • Carriage Horse Falls on Street and Social Media Says It's Dead

    When a carriage horse fell this past weekend, almost before it hit the pavement, observers on Twitter, Facebook, and other social media reported the fall with photographs showing the white horse lying on the ground, appearing to be dead.

    Flossie Sellers - November 12, 2013 10:35

  • Horseback Riding as a Threat to National Parks

    The study highlights the range of plant species which have the potential to be dispersed over long distances by horseback riding in national parks.

    Flossie Sellers - November 12, 2013 07:52

  • Rescue Horses and Veterans: A Good Fit

    Horses4Heroes offers therapeutic programs to veterans such as Back in the Saddle, a four-week empowerment workshop, and Unfinished Business, a program for veterans with PTSD and others who need to say “good-bye,” get over a loss or difficult situation

    Flossie Sellers - November 11, 2013 09:52

  • Mustang Magic Brings Twist to Fort Worth

    The Mustang Magic Trainers Challenge, a wild horse training competition in its sixth year, will be held at the 118th annual Fort Worth Stock Show and Rodeo from Thursday, January 23 to Saturday, January 25, 2014.

    Flossie Sellers - November 8, 2013 09:36

  • Ultimate Super Horse Challenge To Be Featured at Horse Expo Pomona

    Audiences will again be thrilled as Charles presents the Ultimate Super Horse Challenge at Horse Expo Pomona each day, February 6-9, 2014 in a challenge that showcases the horse’s ability as well as the rider's equitation and riding skills.

    Flossie Sellers - November 6, 2013 08:00

  • Great Opportunity - Give a Horse a Home for Christmas

    From November 1, 2013 through December 31, 2013, you can bring a horse home to foster them for Christmas, and if you wish to adopt the horse, your price will be only the application fee of $35.

    Flossie Sellers - November 4, 2013 10:28

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