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  • Appaloosa Horse Club Announces New Internship Program

    The Appaloosa Horse Club is pleased to announce a new and exciting opportunity for youth members with an internship program in marketing, public relations, photography and journalism for AYA members ages 14-19.

    Flossie Sellers - March 22, 2013 09:59

  • Top Equine Athletes in Competition for $3 Million Purse

    The second leg of the NCHA Triple Crown, the NCHA Super Stakes and Super Stakes Classic, will feature the world's top equine athletes competing for a $3 Million purse in Fort Worth, Texas, March 28 through April 20. 2013.

    Flossie Sellers - March 22, 2013 10:24

  • Therapeutic Horseback Riding Study to Address PTSD and TBI

    The research team will examine the effects of 6 weeks of therapeutic horseback riding on 40 U.S. military veterans with Post Traumatic Stress Disorder and/or Traumatic Brain Injury.

    Flossie Sellers - March 24, 2013 13:44

  • Most Popular Names for Your New Foal or Horse

    What might be surprising about the top 10 most popular horse names is that they are all traditional, although the influence of current media does have some impact with foal names such as "Twilight" based on the hit series coming into play.

    Flossie Sellers - March 25, 2013 12:09

  • A Surplus of Horses - A Shortage of Homes - Learn More!

    As the number of unwanted horses has surged during these times of economic hardship, the need is great to educate the public in general, and horse owners specifically, about the issue from a factual and historical perspective has become very important.

    Flossie Sellers - March 28, 2013 14:47

  • Study Reveals Benefits of Bedding Reuse for Horses

    The viability of composted stable waste re-used as bedding for horses has financial benefits by saving on the cost of material purchased, disposal of stable waste, and further savings in health care costs.

    Flossie Sellers - April 1, 2013 10:55

  • Zenyatta Foals Again! It's a Colt!

    On April 1, 2013, Horse of the Year, Zenyatta, welcomed her new foal into the world just before midnight, a 145 lb chestnut colt by Tapit.

    Flossie Sellers - April 2, 2013 10:21

  • Understanding the Aggressive Horse

    Not all aggression is bad behavior. Sometimes it is playful and we must recognize when a horse is telling us they want to play and we must allow them to do just that.

    Flossie Sellers - April 3, 2013 08:40

  • Equine Canada Leading the Way for Horse Owners

    Equine Canada is recognized by Sport Canada and the Federation Equestre Internationale (FEI) as the national governing body for equestrian sports and recreation in Canada.

    Flossie Sellers - April 4, 2013 08:18

  • Road to the Horse Donates $97,000 to Horses for Heroes

    Donations to the benefit auction held by Road to the Horse plus wristbands sold to the public raised $97,000 to be donated to Central Kentucky Riding for Hope's Equine Services for Heroes Program.

    Flossie Sellers - April 4, 2013 10:06

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