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NRHA Elite Reining Event Open Futurity Finals 12/1/2012
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship (NAAC) Show in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma completed the second go-round, second section of the $540,000-added NRHA Open Futurity on Tuesday. One section
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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
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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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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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Purchasing and Owning a Horse: Free On-Line Crash Course!
My Horse University is offering a free crash course about the ins and outs of choosing, purchasing, and owning a horse.
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Recognize Your Favorite Vet, Farrier, Horse Trainer or Stable Manager and Win Prizes, Too!
Itâs the season to show the professionals who keep your horse healthy and happy just how much you value their time and effort. Let them know that you appreciate all their hard work by nominating them to be the 2013 EQUUS Professional Horseman and you co
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Research Shows Music Has Calming Effect on Weanlings
Scientists at the University of Queensland have found that music therapy may help reduce the stress associated with weaning.The research, conducted at the University's Equine Research Unit at the Gatton campus, was presented last year at the Australas
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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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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