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Equine Assisted Therapy Helps Military
Horseback riding can be fun recreation, and it is also great therapy for wounded warriors at Spirithorse Chisholm Trail Center near Comanche. Jan Smith, Spirithorse owner and equine therapist, established the program in May of this year to provide therap
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AQHA Presents Keeping Horses Safe in Disasters
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride Now Tour will be offering information about Equine Emergency Preparedness: Staying Safe in the Face of Fire and Disease Outbreaks with experts, and giveaways at New Greeley Tractor Supply Company on July 14, 2
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So You Want to Become an Equine Veterinarian!
Becoming an equine veterinarian is both challenging and rewarding. Veterinary medicine is an exciting career but it's not for everyone so if you are thinking about a career in vet medicine, it is important that you consider the requirements, the rewar
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US Rider Urges Wildfire Preparedness
With massive wildfires scorching through hundreds of thousands of acres in the western U.S., USRider â national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners â urges equestrians and others to take precautions.
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World’s Smartest Horse Reaches a Quarter-Million Views
 Lukasâ You-Tube channel â heâs the Worldâs Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and a current Guinness World Record Holder (âMost numbers correctly identified by a horse in one minute: 19â) - has exceeded 250,000 views in
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Radiographic and Throat Abnormalities in Yearling Horses
Rood & Riddle Equine Hospital will host an educational forum on July 18 at the Fasig-Tipton Sales Pavilion, Saratoga Springs, New York. An expert veterinary panel will present radiographic images of joints and endoscopic videos of throats in sales yearl
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AYHC Updates Its Horse Industry Handbook
The AYHC Horse Industry Handbook is widely recognized as the gold standard resource for reliable information on equine care and management.
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State May Approve Mini Horses as Service Animals
The Illinois State Senate voted Tuesday, 26 June 2012 to add miniature horses to the list of service animals. Like seeing-eye dogs, miniature horses can accompany and aid people with disabilities. The vote sends the measure to the Illinois House.
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Be Prepared for Emergencies
Horse owners in many areas of the country face different kinds of emergencies and disasters on a regular basis. Whether the emergency is the result of a flood, a fire, a hurricane, a power outage, a stolen or lost horse, severe injury, illness or death
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American Women Pave Road to the Horse History
Two American women, Sara Winters and Obbie Schlom, are the final two competitors for the 2013 Road to the Horse. The California natives will put their hat in the ring against reigning 2012 champions from Australia, Dan James and Guy McLean. The four will