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Friends of Sound Horses Applaud Conviction
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) applauds the U.S. Attorneyâs Office for the Eastern District of Tennessee in Knoxville for the successful criminal prosecution of Barney Davis, a horse trainer from Tennessee for violation of the Horse Protection Act (HPA)
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RSPCA and Redwings Rescue Shetland Pony
A severely ill Shetland pony that was dumped under the cover of darkness next to a livery yard in Warwickshire has been rescued by the RSPCA and is now recovering at Redwings.
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Rutgers Equine Center Lauches "Horse Heroes"
The Rutgers Equine Science Center recently launched âHorse Heroes,â a new initiative offering sponsorships for the horses in its research herd. The goal of the âHorse Heroesâ program is to raise funds to purchase grain, hay, bedding, and veterinar
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Saddlefit4Life makes Inroads to South America
Certified Master Saddler and Saddle Ergonomist Jochen Schleese was invited to speak in Sao Paulo Brazil this past weekend (Sept. 22-25) at the invitation of Dr. Solange Mikail, coordinator of a rehabilitation course in Equine Physical Therapy in Brazil (h
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Frightened Girl Is Inspiration for Horse Agility Sport
This month Trafalgar Square Books caught up with Vanessa Bee, [no-glossary]founder of the International Horse Agility Club and asked her about the inspiration behind this exciting new equestrian sport, as well as what she sees in its future.
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Safety Helmets To Be Mandatory
Safety helmets are to be mandatory for all British Dressage (BD) riders, except for advanced and above, effective December 1, 2011.
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Gait of Horses Influenced by Gene Mutation
A research study into the gaits of horses has found that a mutation has had a major impact on the diversification of gaits in horses as evidenced by altered gait characteristics of a number of breeds.
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Gambia Horse and Donkey Trust Asks for Aide
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization have declared the need for URGENT support in areas of West Africa, including The Gambia, due to a severe food shortage. One of the poorest countries in the world, The Gambia ranks 160th [no-glossary]out of 179 coun
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Second Arrest in Horse Cruelty Case
According to the Parker County Sheriff's Office in Arizona, a caretaker accused of not providing food or water in the deaths of nine horses has been arrested on a warrant for cruelty to non-livestock animals. Linda Kay Pharis, 53, posted $1,500 bond
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Selecting an Equine Education Program
Itâs that time of year: Horse-crazy high schoolers are looking towards college and wondering how to combine their passion for riding with more academic pursuits. If youâre one of those students or the parent of a college-bound youngster, EquineEDU 201