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Horse General
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New Children's Book Reveals Why Horses Stand Outdoors in Bad Weather
"In SNOW DAY, the newest book in the easy-reader Bramble and Maggie series, the author Haas explores the mystery of why a horse chooses to go out and stand in a snowstorm instead of staying in a cozy barn.â
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FullBucket Continues Doing Good for Equines and People in Guatemala
"Continuing our mantra of Doing Good, FullBucket Co-Founders Dr. Rob Franklin, Dr. Keith Latson and Robo Hendrickson are headed back to Guatemala to provide hands-on support for malnourished, sick and overworked equids.
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2016 Breeders' Cup World Championships at Santa Anita Nov 4-5
"The one and a quarter-mile Classic offers the richest purse of 13 Championship races worth $28.5 million to be run over the two days at Santa Anita and will be televised live by NBCSN and NBC.â
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Show Smart? Be Aware of Horse Virus Outbreaks
"Youâre eager to hit the road for the next horse show, but do you know what could be waiting for you when you get there?.â
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It’s A Wrap! – Pennsylvania National Horse Show Completes Inaugural Year of Therapy Championships and Therapy Horse of the Year
"Two Therapy Championship classes were held â Assisted and Unassisted â and riders qualified by competing in designated shows over the summer where ridersâ abilities were judged on equitation, position and communication with their horse.â
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The Mustang Heritage Foundation Places Over 1,200 BLM Mustangs Into Adoptive Homes in 2016
"Through a partnership with the BLM Wild Horse and Burro Program, MHF strives to showcase the skills and trainability of the excess mustangs in hopes of increasing the adoption of the legendary horses.â
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Thoroughbred Makeover Wows Thousands at Kentucky Horse Park
"All ten division winners returned to the arena at the end of the Thoroughbred Makeover competitions for the crowd to select Americaâs Most Wanted Thoroughbred through thunderous applause measured by an electronic meter.â
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Importance of Fitness, Feed Management and Hoof Care as Horses Transition from Fall to Winter
"As winter approaches horse owners can keep horses healthy with attention to forage, fitness, and hoof care.â
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Time to Ride Challenge Introduces Over 28,000 New Enthusiasts to Horses; Awards $100,000 in Cash and Prizes
"Three grand-prize winners take home $10,000 each in the 2016 Time to Ride Challenge which awarded $100,00 in cash and prizes to top stables, clubs, and businesses and is designed to grow the horse industry.â
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Dr. Getty Suggests: Measures to Reduce Cribbing by Horses
"While thereâs nothing you can do to change the past, you can take measures to reduce physical discomfort and mental strains that contribute to cribbing.â