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Israel Bans Horse-drawn Vehicles from Public Roads
More than 120 years after the invention of the automobile, horse-drawn wagons look set to disappear from Israel's roads later this year. Sometime in the next few days, Transportation Minister Yisrael Katz is expected to sign regulations barring any ve
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Bute Found in Horse Carcasses in Meat Scandal
Eight horses, killed in the UK, tested positive for the painkiller bute and six may have entered the food chain in France, the Food Standards Agency said. England's chief medical officer said the highest level detected was 1.9mg of bute per kg of hors
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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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Road to the Horse Wild Cards Selected
Road to the Horse owner and producer Tootie Bland is known for creating a spectacular event, full of surprises and fans at Road to the Horse 2013 will witness the biggest surprise yet. After much anticipation and an exhausting application process, Bland i
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The Importance of Bonding Between Mare and Foal
The first few hours of the relationship between mare and foal are extremely important for bonding. Mares and foals are typically in close proximity to each other during the first days and weeks of life.
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Latest Trends and Fads in the Horse Show World
My Horse University in conjunction with the University of Nebraska is offering a free webcast: "Showing Trends From a Judge's Perspective," on February 26, at 7 PM EST.
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Inmates Learn Job Skills While Working with Retired Race Horses
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation, the largest organization in the world dedicated to the rescue, retirement, and adoption of Thoroughbred racehorses, and the Florida Department of Corrections, invites the public to attend an open house at its Lowell
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Researchers Compare Stress in Show Horses and Riders
An article in Science Daily documents the fact that although It is well known that show horses have symptoms of stress when ridden, relatively little attention has been paid to the effects of nervousness on their riders.
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Number of New Foals in Britain Drops for Fourth Year
The size of the British foal crop declined for the fourth consecutive year, according to figures released Sunday by Weatherbys. According to those figures, 4,366 foals were registered through the end of 2012, marking the lowest crop in two decades. Number
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Oklahoma State Moving Toward Legalizing Horse Slaughter
Two bills making their way through the Oklahoma State Capitol that would legalize horse slaughter for human consumption made significant progress this past week. House Bill 1999 and Senate Bill 375 were both passed in their respective branches late Wednes