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Arabians Die in Texas Barn Fire
According to fire fighters, a barn fire near Magnolia Texas, has claimed the lives of at least 14 horses. The training barn housed 28 Arabian show horses and 14 of the horses were rescued. Several of the horses suffered burns and smoke inhalation, and au
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Bayer Partners with Equine Land Conservation Resource
The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) proudly announces the renewal of their partnership with Bayer Healthcare Animal Health, who will once again exclusively sponsor ELCR's Conservation Partners Program through 2012.
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Report on Trail Access on Federal Lands
A study done by the American Horse Council in 2010 to gather information about trail closures or attempted trail closures on federal public lands finds that in recent years a reduction of trails, trail heads and the closure of federal lands to horses and
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Queen to Celebrate Horses During Diamond Jubilee
The Diamond Jubilee of Queen Elizabeth II is an international celebration marking the 60th anniversary of the accession of Queen Elizabeth II to the thrones of seven countries. The 2012 Diamond Jubilee celebrations will center on an extended weekend from
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Peaceful Valley Rescue Taking in Hawaiian Donkeys
In an effort to control the Big Island's wild donkey population, the Hawaiian Humane society and a local veterinarian have rounded up about about 100 feral donkeys and are cooperating with Peace Valley Donkey Rescue to move the donkeys to Californ
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FEI Veterinarian ID Card Required
All Veterinarians requiring access to the stable or other restricted areas and/or carrying out supportive treatments at an FEI event must be listed as an FEI Veterinarian and carry their FEI identification (ID) card beginning June 1, 2012.
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FEI and OIE to Host Conference in Mexico
The FEI and the World Animal Health Organization (OIE) will jointly host a conference in Guadalajara (MEX) on October 24th focusing on modernizing international movement of horses in South America. The conference will also allow participants to attend th
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Researchers Map Contagious Equine Metritis Organisms
According to a scientific report in PLoS ONE, French researchers have mapped the full genetic makeup of the bacterial organisms responsible for contagious equine metritis (CEM). This work will pave the way for further investigation into the disease which
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Irish Horsekeepers To Be Fined for Violations
Keepers of horses or other equines could face fines of up to â¬5,000 if they fail to comply with new Irish equine regulations which have recently been signed into law. Irish legislation, which was introduced in July to give force to EU regulations from
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Helping Soldiers Heal Via Therapeutic Horse Activities
Rainier Therapeutic Riding provides basic horsemanship lessons to injured military personnel at three arenas in the Yelm, WA area. Having operated for nearly two years, they are already the largest provider of equine therapy to military personnel in the c