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UC Davis Looking Out for Horse Welfare
The number of unwanted, abandoned or "problem" horses has been increasing at an alarming rate over the past decade, estimated now to average about 170,000 per year within the United States alone. The problem has been intensified by the economic hardships
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University of Connecticut to Host American Youth Horse Symposium
The 36th Annual American Youth Horse Council Symposium will be held April 12-14, 2013 in Hartford, CT. An annual highlight for horsemen and women of all ages, this event brings together youth and youth leaders from all facets of the equine industry for th
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US Rider and EKU Set Date For Large Animal Rescue Training
USRider Equestrian Motor Plan and Eastern Kentucky University (EKU) have finalized the dates for the 2013 Technical Large Animal Emergency Rescue Training course. The course is scheduled for April 5-7 at EKU and the training will be provided by Kentucky L
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USRider Offers Benefits to Horse Owners
USRider, the nationwide roadside assistance program for equestrians, provides emergency roadside service to its members in all 48 states as well as Canada and Alaska.
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USRider's Safety Tips for Holiday Travel with Horses
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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Warning to Horse Owners about Fraud in Equine Cremations
In Britain, horse owners are being warned about fraud in the equine and pet cremation industry after a Somerset man duped horse owners into paying for individual cremations then disposed of their horses in other ways.
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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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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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Willie Nelson and Habitat Have Horses Available for Adoption
The Nelson family and Habitat for Horses are pleased to announce that we are reinstating our Willie Signature Horses series of horses, four of which are now up for adoption. These horses are currently living on Willie's ranch in Luck, Texas. They are
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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