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Woman Convicted of Horse Abuse May Be Headed to Jail
After violating her probation by bringing 17 horses to her Greenfield farm, a 58-year-old woman convicted of animal abuse and neglect in May could be headed to jail. Ann Arnold of Wilton Greenfield Road was convicted in May of abusing or neglecting 19 of
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New Chair Named for Gluck Equine Research Center
Case Clay, president and chief executive officer of Three Chimneys Farm, was named chair of the University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundationâs board of directors at its October meeting. Art Zubrod, manager of Brittany Farm, was named [no-glos
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Winter Weather Challenges for Horse Travelers
With the change of seasons, USRider â the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians â reminds those who travel with horses to be careful when traveling and invest time doing routine preventive trailer maintenance to enhance th
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New Equine Research Center Opens at U of Tennessee
The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture is opening a new facility devoted to horse farm management. The Equine Extension and Research Center will serve to educate horse owners on horse health and nutrition. The new center is located at th
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Who Reins Supreme Raising Funds for Equine Professionals in Need
 World-class dressage, show jumping, hunter, and polo teams will show off their newfound skills in the reining ring at the Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF) fundraiser, Who Reins Supreme?.
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Equine Health Facility Dedicated at Penn Vet New Bolton Center
On Wednesday, November 7th the newest building on the Penn Vet New Bolton Center Campus was dedicated. The building is the Ilona English Equine Performance Evaluation Facility (EPEF).
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Research Confirms that Horses Remember Training Years Later
Writing in Horse Science News, Liz Osborn confirms what horse owners have known for some time about the ability of horses to remember previous training.
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A Mirror May Be Horse's Best Friend
Researchers have uncovered an easy way to calm horses that are nervous about traveling alone in a trailer. Horses and ponies generally feel more comfortable sharing a trailer in the company of another equine. But when only one horse is being transported,
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AVMA and AAEP Issue Statement Supporting HPA Amendments of 2012
Today, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a joint statement of support for H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.
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Documentary Takes a Harsh Look at the Lives of US Horses
Saving America's Horses: A Nation Betrayed is a new documentary that deals with the complexities of the  treatment and slaughter of wid and domestic horses and burros for consumption of people in other countries.