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Horse General
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Horses, Dogs, and Fowl Rescued from Georgia Property
Aiken-area animal shelters and rescue groups over the next few days are taking in approximately 50 dogs, eight horses and a variety of fowl that were confiscated from an alleged puppy mill operation in Johnston, Georgia.
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Ways to Reduce Costs of Horse Ownership
Because of the economy, many horse owners are attempting to find ways to lower the cost of caring for their horses without endangering their horse's health. Here are several ways to keep costs down:
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Weather Forces Cancellation of Badminton Horse Trials
The Badminton Horse Trials for many is the highlight of the equestrian year. Although the news of this yearâs event being canceled has been met with disappointment, surely no one will blame the organizers when the decision has been made with the welfare
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Whole Horse Symposium, a Great Success
The inaugural Whole Horse Symposium was a great success. We were honored to have such great speakers who were so generous in sharing their wealth of knowledge, and all working for the good of the horse.
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Wild Horses and Burros Up for Adoption by BLM
BLM-New Mexico is announcing its 17th Annual Wild Horse & Burro Expo, October 20-23, in San Antonio,Texas. During the Expo, the U.S. Bureau of Land Management will offer wild horses and donkeys that were taken off public lands in the West up for adoption
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Horses Recognize People Via Visual and Auditory Clues
The latest findings of scientists at the University of Sussex show horses single out humans through using a "cross modal" ability. The same researchers previously determined that the horses also recognize members of their herd in this way.
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Wild Mustangs Spared by Hurricane Irene
According to a report by Corolla Wild Horse Fund Director Karen McCalpin, the wild Colonial Spanish Mustangs of North Carolina Outer Banks on Corolla weathered the recent hurricane that tore through the East Coast exceptionally well, as their ancestors ha
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Will Genetic Testing of Horses Find a Winner?
According to a Binghamton University biologist, it may be possible to boost the odds of getting a winner with a simple genetic test of thoroughbreds. All that is needed is one strand of hair from the horse's mane to  test for a gene that is vital
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Horses Stolen from Church Camp
 Monday evening January 30th the gates at Camp El Har church camp were checked, every horse had was taken care of and they were turned out into their pasture for the night. The camp had 10 lesson horses that they used to teach children and adults to ri
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Will Rogers Memorial Center Adds Equestrian Amenities
Dust continues to fly on the $32 million construction and infrastructure improvement campaign at Fort Worthâs Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.