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Horse General
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BLM to Release Triple B Complex Fertility Control Treated Wild Horses
The BLM agency’s top research priority remains the development of safe, practical, effective and long- lasting fertility control methods for wild horses and burros.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Don't Be Casual About Casual Labor
If you are building a horse facility large or small, here are a few tips on what to include in your plans which can help you make better decisions in the planning stages of your horse farm.
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Celebrate Halloween while Keeping Horses from Being Spooked!
By taking a few minutes now to think through situations that might alarm your horse and cause him to spook, you can have peace of mind while enjoying Halloween festivities.
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She's A Bold One Crowned Thoroughbred Makeover Champion
She’s A Bold One lived up to her name, demonstrating a bold, forward ride through the indoor course and the mare’s adjustability and quality of gaits were apparent, moving her to first place position.
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Fire Prevention Week - A Good Time to Review Barn Safety
Faulty electrical equipment. exposed wires, uncovered lights, overloaded circuits, lightning strikes, improperly-stored hay, and dropped cigarettes are among the most common causes of barn fires.
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A Tranquil Trot: Music Helps Reduce Stress in Horses
Studies show that playing music can help balance equine behavior because it helps mask outside sounds and vibrations, as well as provide a positive and relaxing effect.
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Winterizing Your Approach to Horse Care
Since horses acclimated to cold temperatures often prefer and are better off outdoors, the Minnesota Pet and Companion Animal Welfare Act has suggestions for horse owners where cold winters are the norm.
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UK and Equine Industry Partners Respond to Horses in Need After Eastern Kentucky Flooding
Fernanda Camargo, a UK extension professor, helped lead a group that vaccinated and dewormed more than 200 horses after water began to recede from historic July flooding.
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Utah Man Has a Feel-Good Horse Story to Share
Thanks to federal officers with the Bureau of Land Management, Mongo, a much-loved horse, is returned to the family that has missed him for the past eight years.
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Rutgers Equine Science Center Launches 2022 Equine Needs Assessment Survey
The main goal of this survey is to help us better understand how the Rutgers Equine Science Center can best support members of the equine industry in New Jersey and nationwide.