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Horse General
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A Win-Win for Mustangs and Youth Trainers
Americaâs wild horses are protected today because of a campaign by Wild Horse Annie and thousands of American school children that raised awareness of their plight.
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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 Robertsâ training apply emotional pressure to horses, and their response is based on their natural instincts related t
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AAEP Report Shows Horse Owner Satisfaction with Their Veterinarian
The AAEP conducted a survey in September 2012 with horse owners and trainers; 6,100 people responded. Most clientsâ85 percentâsaid they were satisfied or very satisfied with their current veterinarian, and 87 percent would recommend their veterinarian
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USDA Adopts Animal Disease Traceability Program
Beginning March 11, 2013, traveling across state lines with horses will become more involved. Below is an explanatory article courtesy of the American Horse Council.Â
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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.
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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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Advice for Would-be Horse Rescuers
In addressing the raging brush fires in Australia, the Australian horse welfare organization is addressing the plight of horses that need rescuing, not only as a result of the fires, but on a day-to-day basis. They have some very good advice for those who
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Alert! Donations Needed for Winter Feed Drive for Horses
Straight to the horseâs mouth! is an appropriate slogan for SAFE Â which is a grass roots organization that is making a major league difference for horses.
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British Horse Welfare Groups Call for CCTV Monitoring
Britainâs major horse welfare charities unite in calling on Defra to make CCTV monitoring in slaughterhouses mandatory.
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Alltech Helping Horse Owners Face Economic Challenges
In the current economic climate, horse owners need to do more with less. Since feed constitutes the largest cost factor for any animal, it is important that the use of available ingredients is maximized. Feed efficiency should therefore be considered a si