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  • BLM Investigates Colorado Wild Horse Deaths

    The Colorado Communications Director for the BLM has announced that 19 wild horses have been found dead at the Canon City Wild Horse Inmate Program facility.

    Flossie Sellers - December 10, 2012 08:57

  • US Rider and EKU Set Date For Large Animal Rescue Training

    USRider Equestrian Motor Plan and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) have finalized the dates for the 2013 Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training course. The course is scheduled for April 5-7 at EKU and the training will be provided by Kentucky L

    Flossie Sellers - December 11, 2012 08:08

  • Salazar Indicates a Tightening of Restrictions on Sale of Wild Horses

    After a public outcry over some of his actions relative to wild horses, Secretary of Interior Ken Salazar says he will tighten regulations of the federal government's wild horse program, restricting the number of horses people can buy and making it ea

    Flossie Sellers - December 11, 2012 09:19

  • USRider's Safety Tips for Holiday Travel with Horses

    With the change of seasons, USRider – the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians – reminds those who travel with Horses to be careful when traveling and invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance th

    Flossie Sellers - December 12, 2012 09:09

  • Saying "No" to Obnoxious Horse Behaviors

    According to AAEP publications, when most horses exhibit unsocial or obnoxious behaviors, there may be a good reason. Understanding what makes your horse "tick" can be rewarding for both you and your horse.

    Flossie Sellers - December 12, 2012 09:32

  • Strong Veterinary Services Needed to Ensure Biosecurity

    Rising instability together with weak veterinary services pose a threat to world security and OIE Director General Bernard Vallat urges BWC Members to strengthen Veterinary Services as key players for animal health surveillance, response and biosafety.

    Flossie Sellers - December 13, 2012 09:09

  • Study Using Remote Controlled Cars Creates Horse Training Controversy

    Findings of Australian researchers using a remote control car to mimic the actions of a trainer suggest  that two techniques in Monty Roberts’ training apply emotional pressure to horses, and their response is based on their natural instincts related t

    Flossie Sellers - December 13, 2012 09:54

  • Equine Extravaganza Rags to Riches Prizes Awarded

    A Home for Every Horse partners W.F. Young, Inc. and Purina Animal Nutrition presented prizes to Caitlin Schoemmell, winner of the Rags to Riches competition with her horse How Do You Like Me Now, and to the rescue of her choice, the United States Equine

    Flossie Sellers - December 14, 2012 08:26

  • Thank a Therapeutic Riding Program this Holiday Season

    The idea of therapeutic riding dates back to ancient Greece where it was employed to rehabilitate injured warriors. The old idea of "getting back on the horse" is a time proven concept. The value of therapeutic riding has also been long understood in Euro

    Flossie Sellers - December 18, 2012 08:59

  • New FEI Helmet Rules Effective 1/1/2013

    Starting 1 January 2013, the use of a properly fastened Protective Headgear will be mandatory while riding on the show grounds.(article 140.1, General Regulations).

    Flossie Sellers - December 18, 2012 13:19

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