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Horse General
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New Research Could Help Breed for Less 'Spooky' Horses
Researchers are working to identify genes that influence horses' tendency to react to perceived danger.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: How To Manage Horse Barn Needs After Catastrophic Damage Hits Home
Losing your horse barn to a fire, flood, wind, or snow damage is a traumatic event and it will take time to recover from the experience both emotionally and financially.
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Important Advice for Horse Owners - Learn to Evaluate the Health of Your Horse
Working with your veterinarian to determine your horse's normal behavior and vitals is the first step in knowing that your horse is healthy.
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USDA Considers Revision of Wild Horse Management as Snow Melt Reveals Carcasses near Mono Lake
A revised wild horse management plan would benefit the habitat, the wild horses, and would be helpful for people since the horses have started to move onto roadways and into sensitive ecological areas.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Keeping Bugs At Bay At Your Horse Farm
Consider the benefits of offering a cool and dark area for shelter for horses in summer swelter since insects generally prefer sunlight and become more active in the heat than in cooler, darker environs.
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The Tryon International Film Festival and EQUUS Television Announce Their Equine Film Collaboration
The film festival debuted in 2015 and has expanded its categories to include a Best Short Equestrian Feature and Best Full-Length Equestrian Feature, accommodating dramatic features and documentaries.
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6 Ways to Protect Your Horse Barn Against Termites
Termites need wood and moisture to thrive, so getting rid of excess moisture around your horse barn is the first step in preventing termites from taking hold.
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Haygain Supports Heartland Equine Therapeutic Riding Academy's Work with Veterans
A Healing Through Hooves curriculum is facilitated by mental health and occupational therapists and uses groundwork with horses to help participants process vital issues and learn new coping skills.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Barn Design and Management Tips For Competition Horses
If the barn building has not yet begun the opportunity to cater for the requirements of the competition horses in their own "wing" is a great design choice.
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American Association of Equine Practitioners On Call Program to Serve Triple Crown Telecasts
Nearly 15 AAEP-member veterinarians share their veterinary expertise as On Call spokespersons, and the program received the 2008 Special Eclipse Award for its contributions to Thoroughbred racing.