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ACTHA Moves Trail Riding Obstacles Events into Arenas
The American Competitive Trail Horse Association recently released a new format which allows events to be held in an arena (indoor, outdoor or covered) in order to protect riders from extreme weather conditions.
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Is It Your Horse or Could It Be the Way You Act?
For people who are learning to work with horses, keeping in mind that equines evolved as prey animals, and humans are viewed as predators by horses can be a big help in understanding the horse's behavior. Remembering that the actions of a human can be
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Humans and Horses - Matching Personality Types
Trafalgar Square Books  is pleased to announce the publication of Know You, Know Your Horse by Eunice Rush and Marry Morrowâthe new must-have book on human and horse personality!
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Miniature Horses Bring Comfort to Newtown Survivors
Miniature horses from Florida's Gentle Carousel Miniature Therapy Horses are on the road to Connecticut to work with those affected by the Sandy Hook Elementary shootings. The horses will rely on donated transportation and accommodations during their
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Fun-Filled Horse Expo Coming to Pomona
Horse Expo Pomona promises to be a fun-filled gathering of like-minded horse enthusiasts January 31st through February 2nd, 2013 (Thursday-Saturday) at the Fairplex in Pomona, California.
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Rider Safety Program Releases New Booklet on Horse Pasture Safety
UK HealthCare, in partnership with University of Kentucky colleges of Agriculture and Public Health and in conjunction with close to 50 community, equine and medical organizations, has released a new educational booklet within the Saddle Up Safely educati
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Tips to Help You Ride Your Horse Safely this Holiday Season
Horseback riding is often one of the joys of the winter season as new and beautiful vistas of snow-covered hills and fields open to view around every turn and corner. Unfortunately, the beauty of the season is often overshadowed by riding accidents that a
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Kidnapped Christmas Circus Pony Found
A tiny pony is back at its Austrian circus home more than a week after apparently being kidnapped by a woman who wanted to give her sick daughter a Christmas surprise.
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Ten Money-saving Tips for a Happy New Year for Horse Owners
As the New Year 2013 rolls in, many horse owners need to improve their cash flow by saving on horse-care items so they will have more for family, transportation, and other expenses.
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Kentucky Round-Up Featuring Horses to Benefit Charities
The Kentucky Horse Council today announces that Kentucky Round-Up, a new family event featuring horses, will benefit two family-oriented charities:Â Kentucky's two Ronald McDonald Houses, Bluegrass and Kentuckiana, and New Beginnings Therapeutic Ridi