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Horse General
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$50,000 Available for Research Investigating the Interactions of Horses on Humans Who Have Experienced Trauma
Through this call, which reflects the need to address the gaps in knowledge in equine-assisted services, Horses and Humans Research Foundation strives to support true leaps in research.
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Why the Sudden Behavior Change in My Horse?
A sudden behavior change in your horse may actually be him trying to tell you that he has a physical or emotional pain issue.
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Join Monty Roberts in February or April for Gentling Wild Horses Course!
Over five days the Gentling Wild Horses participants will work to place the first halter on the horses, leading, grooming, picking up feet, desensitizing and other activities.
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Julie Goodnight Breaks Down "Cinchy" Behavior in Horses & How to Fix It
Cinchy behavior is often caused by the person saddling the horse, so the first thing to do when you see signs of resistance is to check yourself and change your saddling process.
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Horizon Structures Series Presents: Hassle Free Horse Barn Builds ~ Myth or Reality - Part 2
Owner of a recently-built barn realizes her new barn has many defects and disadvantages that could have been avoided by a more careful choice of builder and attention to details.
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Love to the Rescue - An Equine Welfare Statistic Round-Up Coming in February
Managing at-risk and transitioning equines carries different logistical needs compared to small animals like dogs and cats, and webinar will explore trends in welfare statistics and how that shapes at-risk equine programming.
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Missing Horse - Barrel Horse Disappears from Shelby County TN Agricenter
Evelyn went missing from her stall at the Shelby Showplace Agricenter Arena during a barrel racing competition - she was last seen in her stall at 2:30 AM eating her hay.
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Recent Research Shows that Medieval Warhorses Were Surprisingly Small in Stature
Selection and breeding practices in the Royal studs may have focused as much on temperament and the correct physical characteristics for warfare as they did on size.
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How Your Horse Stays Warm: Hair Coats and Blanketing
This article takes a look at what your horse’s hair coat and body does to stay warm, and why that might not always be enough.
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National Museum of Racing and Hall of Fame's Foal Patrol Season 5 Now Live at www.foalpatrol.com
Season 5 will feature a new education site to connect Foal Patrol fans of all ages to online resources, videos, and podcasts that begin with breeding and reproduction and span the life of the thoroughbred.