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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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PATH Intl Gives Back in Wake of Hurricane Sandy
Hurricane Sandy devastated the eastern seaboard of the United States in late October and early November 2012, leaving dozens dead, thousands homeless and millions without power.
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Ride Alert Joins Helmets4Safety to Support Horseback Riders
As exhilarating as horseback riding can be it also has risks that come with it. These risks not only affect the riders themselves but the friends and family who are left at home as well. That is why Ride-Alert USA is pleased to announce its support for th
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Western Dressage Association Off To an Exciting 2013
The Western Dressage Association® of America (WDAA) was active in the recently concluded United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Convention in Louisville, Kentucky. Many of the Executive Board members of WDAA serve in a variety of roles from support
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Partnership Established to Help Unwanted Horses
The Unwanted Horse Coalition (UHC) and the American Competitive Trail Horse Association (ACTHA) are joining forces in 2013 to help unwanted horses and equine care facilities.
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2013 NRHA Handbook Now Available
The 2013 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Handbook is available for worldwide Reining enthusiasts via online, print and iPhone app versions. The 2013 NRHA Handbook includes NRHA bylaws, rules, regulations and judgesâ guide along with the standa
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Dwindling Hay Supply Means Rising Prices
US hay stocks are dwindling and worries are rising over grain prices according to Chicago Mercantile Exchange.
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More Horse DNA Found in Frozen Meat Products
In an on-going saga, the UK's Food Standards Agency has found more traces of horse meat in frozen meat products in a cold store in Northern Ireland.
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Euthanasia: A Gift for a Suffering Horse
Difficult though it may be to contemplate, there may come a time when, for humane or other reasons, you need to consider euthanasia for your horse. Choosing whether, or when, to end a beloved animal's life may be the hardest decision you ever have to
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Kansas Horse Owners Call for Support of K.E.E.P.
The Kansas Horse Council continues to receive letters and emails of support for the Kansas Equine Education and Promotion Act (K.E.E.P.) The Kansas Equine Education and Promotion Act (K.E.E.P.) would create an equine feed check-off program to generate rev