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Recreational Trails for Riding Horses Threatened
Federal Highway Administrationâs Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which provides funding for recreational trails throughout the country, including those used by equestrians, continues to be threatened.Â
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Report on Trail Access on Federal Lands
A study done by the American Horse Council in 2010 to gather information about trail closures or attempted trail closures on federal public lands finds that in recent years a reduction of trails, trail heads and the closure of federal lands to horses and
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Rescue Groups Fear More Horses Going to Slaughter
Strict enforcement of a state equine health regulation at the weekly Camelot horse auction in Cranbury has raised fears among rescue groups, concerned the situation could mean more animals going to slaughter.
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Rescue Partnership Gives Horses Second Chance
With the recent economic challenges, horses have been one of the silent victims of the downturn. All across the country, horse owners are voluntarily surrendering their animals, putting a huge burden on rescue organizations. But out of this crisis, some o
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Rescued Donkeys To Have Warm Winter Home
According to Emma Gill, two young, abandoned, donkey jacks are now guaranteed a warm winter after they were rescued last week by The Donkey Sanctuary, an international animal welfare charity.
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Research on Effects of Equine-Assisted Therapy for Veterans Initiated
Horses and Humans Research Foundation (HHRF) recently announced a unique initiative to investigate the therapeutic effects of equine-assisted activities for military veterans with Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) and/or Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI).
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Research on Rained-on Hay Shows Loss of Quality
Researchers in the agricultural programs at University of Minnesota and University of Wisconsin have completed research on how varying amounts of rain affect hay quality and nutritional value. During summers with heavy rain, perhaps nothing is more frustr
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Research Shows Horses Prefer Straw Bedding
The choice of bedding material is an important aspect of horse-barn management. Bedding can increase dust levels that can pose respiratory problems in both horses and their handlers. In addition, bedding choice will have an impact on the cost of housing
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Researchers Map Contagious Equine Metritis Organisms
According to a scientific report in PLoS ONE, French researchers have mapped the full genetic makeup of the bacterial organisms responsible for contagious equine metritis (CEM). This work will pave the way for further investigation into the disease which
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Results Are In - AHP Completes Equine Survey
American Horse Publications (AHP) conducted its second online nationwide equine industry survey from March 5th, 2012, through May 20th, 2012.