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Whole Horse Training Empowers Troubled Youths
Missy Wrynâs Training the Whole Horse® is rapidly spreading among parents of adjudicated youth that working with horses is not just about riding, but teaches healthy boundaries, mindfulness, body language and the value of positive reinforcement. âW
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Why Is Genetic Diversity in Male Horses Nearly Zero?
An international team of researchers has used ancient DNA to produce compelling evidence that the lack of genetic diversity in modern stallions is the result of the domestication process.
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Wild Fires Threaten Homes, Horses and Lives
From Oklahoma, through Utah, on to California and north through Washington state, a combination of dry hot weather, lightning strikes and tinder-dry vegetation are contributing to fires that threaten hundreds of people, their homes and animals including h
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William Shatner Promotes Equine-assisted Therapy
Equine extremist and showman Tommie Turvey and William Shatner, actor, share a friendship and a mutual love and respect for horses. Several years back, Mr. Shatner and his wife, Elizabeth, asked Tommie if he would participate in and support the Hollywoo
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Winner of Finals in Extreme Mustang Makeover Announced
Jessica Dabkowski of Laporte, Colorado, and her Mustang trainee Novo won the Fort Collins, Colorado, Extreme Mustang Makeover on June 9. Jessica and Novo were third in the pattern class and fourth in the combined leading and riding trail class, but the pr
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Winning Combo - A Rope and Soak Ranch Vacation
Combine authentic western cowboy culture with a spot of pampering on a Rope & Soak vacation at a Top50 ranch. From honeymoons to girlfriendsâ getaways, Rope & Soaks offer a great new way to take a western ranch vacation.
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World's Smartest Horse Knows He's Lukas
Lukas Knows Heâs Lukas! Worldâs Smartest Horse Passes Self-Awareness Test
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Youth Division Adds Twist to Mustang Makeover
The Supreme Extreme Mustang Makeover will add a new twist in 2012 as 100 yearlings will be offered for adoption for a new youth division. Yearlings will be adopted prior to the Supreme similar to the 200 older geldings that will be offered, too. In 2012,
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YouTube Horse Tripping Video Causes Call for Ban
A video on YouTube of horses roped by the legs, thrown to the ground, and dragged by the neck has horse advocates calling for an end to the practice of horse tripping in horse events in Oregon State. The video was taken at a Big Loop Rodeo in Jordan Valle
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Zara Phillips, Queen's Granddaughter Competes in Equestrian Olympics
Sunday marked 31-year-old Zara Phillip's  Olympic debut, competing in the Dressage portion of the equestrian three-day eventing competition. The granddaughter of Queen Elizabeth smiled broadly as she entered the arena on her horse, High Kingdom, t