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Horse General
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One-of-a-kind Therapy for Veterans Coming to Jester Park Equestrian Center
The Horses Helping Heroes program partners with VA Central Iowa Health Care to offer a variety of Equine Assisted Therapy and learning options for military Veterans and active duty members.
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Optimizing the Stable Environment for Horses
Free e-book offers tips for healthy stabling of horses as the indoor-living season approaches.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Don't Mention Manure
Onlookers to equestrian lifestyle are not intrigued by horse manure - experienced horse folks are obsessed with how many piles of manure are found in the stall after a horse has been stabled for the night.
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Defining Horse Jargon: Movement Terms
For people new to horses, some jargon commonly used in training and caring for horses can be confusing; read this article to learn commonly used terms related to horse movements.
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EQUUS Foundation's 2022 Grants Help Improve the Lives of 6,000 Equines!
It is only through engaging supporters and collaboration that we are able to identify and invest in programs that find homes for at-risk horses and horses in transition, providing a safe haven for aged horses.
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What Every Horseback Rider Needs to Know about Helmets
Helmets can reduce the risk of horse-related fatal head injuries by 70 – 80%1 so this highlights the importance of wearing a properly fitting riding helmet for all equestrian activities.
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Let's Show the Toy Hall of Fame that Horses Matter!
Breyer gives back - Proceeds from the BreyerFest benefit auction and raffles has resulted in over $3,000,000 in cash donations to child and animal charities.
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Horse Crazy Youth Learn to Speak Horse by Taking Free Online Course
As a prey animal, horses think differently than their human keepers, so learning how to communicate with a horse is essential to building a relationship with a large animal that can squish you like a bug.
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Horizon Structures Presents Series: Is Your Horse Barn Wearing the Right Hat?
Basic understanding of how the 'hat your barn wears' is designed and constructed will enable you to make better decisions in what materials you choose for the roof itself too.
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Safe Practices for Handling and Restraining Your Sick or Injured Horse
When a horse needing treatment or first aid is too agitated and uncooperative, some type of restraint will be necessary to protect both the horse and the handler from injury.