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Horse General
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Grand Meadows Cares Series: The Balancing Act of Keeping Your Horse in Top Form
The stabling, workout workplace and showgrounds bring with them the need for the horse to adjust to many new factors that can build up to impart significant stress.
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Horse Suffering from Saddle Sores? What You Should Know
Fitting a saddle correctly is a science and horse owners should seek advice from a veterinarian or other professional when deciding which saddle is best for a particular horse.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents, "Stable Vices: Theirs or Ours? Abnormal Behavior in Horses"
Stereotypic behavior is the term for behaviors that are often referred to as stable vices and are of concern because of the damage the horse can do both to itself and to its environment.
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Equine Abuse and Neglect Resources Available for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement
AAEP encourages its members to proactively establish a relationship with local law enforcement to prevent equine neglect and abuse and to form a strong team when faced with a case involving equine welfare.
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US Equestrian Introduces Microchip Rule for Equine Health and Safety
This microchip not only identifies your horse, but when scanned, his temperature is recorded.
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Tryon International Film Festival Presents: The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain
The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain beautifully portrays the heartfelt journey of a young girl and her horse, casting a spotlight on an essential facet of equine health.
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BLM Begins Wild Horse Gather in Rio Blanco County, Colorado Today 09/01/2023
The current appropriate management level for wild horses in West Douglas Herd Area is zero animals since nearly all forage and water sources are located on adjacent private lands.
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Should You Let Someone Else Ride Your Horse?
Every horse is different, as is every rider and the situations in which they ride.
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My Horse Bucks for NO Reason
There are reasons your horse acts the way he does, so think about how your horse may be telling you something is wrong long before he exhibits hurtful or dangerous behavior.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Lighting Up the Horse Barn for Best Use, Safety and Security
Most towns have very specific codes about what types of fixtures and bulbs can be used in a barn to protect the property owner from making an unsafe choice.