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Horse General
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New Study Redraws Family Tree of 'Wild' Horses
Findings show that no true 'wild' horses are left, only feral horses that descend from domesticated horses including Przewalski's horses and mustangs.
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Horse Owner Winter Driving Tips
Keep in mind that winter weather and driving conditions can change rapidly, so be aware of changing conditions, and drive your horse trailer according to conditions.
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Donations to Benefit Working Equines Blasts Past $1 Million Goal
Brooke USA’s 2017 Horse Heroes campaign honors horses of yesterday while helping those of today.
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Safety Fact Sheet Helps Horse Owners Prevent Winter Barn Fires
Each year, winter barn and stable fires cause injury, death, property damage and untold misery to horses and horse owners across the country.
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Tracing of Horse Microchips Raises Concerns
Maintenance of data related to each horse that is micro-chipped and a structure of trace ability must be established for microchips to serve their intended identification purposes.
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Ancient DNA Reveals Early Genus of Horses in North America
This extinct species of North American horse apparently diverged from the family tree leading to Equus 4 to 6 million years ago.
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Back Country Horsemen of America Makes a Good HorseTrail Ride a Great One
BCHA is a non-profit made up of state organizations, affiliates, and at-large members bringing about positive changes in the use of horses in wilderness and public lands.
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New Year’s Resolutions for the Senior Horse Owner
Owners need to resolve to assess senior horses in two main areas: feed requirements and exercise/usability and should also resolve to embrace moderation in assessed outcomes.
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Horses Able to Distinguish Between Happy and Angry Human Faces
Horses are a socially sophisticated species and they can distinguish between positive and negative human facial expressions.
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Did Your Horse’s Name Make The List?
SmartPak Announces Top 10 Most Popular Horse Names for 2017.