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Horse General
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Pennsylvania Horse Owners Make Record Gift to The Foundation for the Horse
The Mallets’ remarkable contribution will serve as the cornerstone for an array of transformative grants and pioneering initiatives dedicated to ensuring the well-being of many cherished equine companions.
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UC Davis Study Reports Successful Use of Hair Samples for Detection of Bisphosphonates in Horses
Hair sampling is non-invasive and has proven to be a reliable and reproducible matrix for equine drug testing.
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Dr. Stover's Top Myths About Equine Orthopedic Injuries
Training induces cycles of bone damage and repair in horses and optimally, initial damage is followed by repair and gain in strength which helps prevent serious injuries.
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Grand Meadows Cares Series: The Balancing Act of Keeping Your Horse in Top Form
The stabling, workout workplace and showgrounds bring with them the need for the horse to adjust to many new factors that can build up to impart significant stress.
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Horse Suffering from Saddle Sores? What You Should Know
Fitting a saddle correctly is a science and horse owners should seek advice from a veterinarian or other professional when deciding which saddle is best for a particular horse.
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Cornell's Equine Seminar Series presents, "Stable Vices: Theirs or Ours? Abnormal Behavior in Horses"
Stereotypic behavior is the term for behaviors that are often referred to as stable vices and are of concern because of the damage the horse can do both to itself and to its environment.
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Equine Abuse and Neglect Resources Available for Veterinarians and Law Enforcement
AAEP encourages its members to proactively establish a relationship with local law enforcement to prevent equine neglect and abuse and to form a strong team when faced with a case involving equine welfare.
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US Equestrian Introduces Microchip Rule for Equine Health and Safety
This microchip not only identifies your horse, but when scanned, his temperature is recorded.
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Tryon International Film Festival Presents: The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain
The 24 Behaviors of the Ridden Horse in Pain beautifully portrays the heartfelt journey of a young girl and her horse, casting a spotlight on an essential facet of equine health.
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BLM Begins Wild Horse Gather in Rio Blanco County, Colorado Today 09/01/2023
The current appropriate management level for wild horses in West Douglas Herd Area is zero animals since nearly all forage and water sources are located on adjacent private lands.