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Orphan Foal Provides Inspiration
He canât answer phones or sign official business documents, but Riley a rescued orphan foal is credited for creating the cornerstone for the Equi-Spirit Toys business. The spunky colt had a knack for breaking every play ball ever tossed at him, so Ken
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People Helping Horses Can Use Donations
People Helping Horses, known as "Where The Heart Meets the Horse Rescue Home" is asking for donations to help horses in their rescue program. According to information on their website, this non-profit equine rescue can use donations of nearly anything hor
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Official Resigns Over Olympic Horse Inspection Controversy
The decision not to let spectators view final horse inspections on the morning of the show jumping competitions has caused consternation among those who enjoy seeing the horses inspected along with the resignation of a senior member of the Ad Hoc committ
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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.