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To Blanket or Not: Cold Weather and Horses
According to Mark Russell, assistant professor in the Equine Extension at the University of Arkansas Division of agriculture, horses with very short hair may be the only horses that need to be blanketed during winter weather. Â In fact , a blanket may not
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Nine Things NOT To Do For Your Horse in Cold Weather
As Thanksgiving approaches and many horse owners are gearing up for the holidays, priorities related to caring for horses may slip down the list of things to do. To insure good horse health, it is important that horse owners think carefully about shelter,
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Happy Ending to Horse Abuse Story
According to Ivory Hecker, a story that began four years ago, of 49 abused Arabian horses, has come to a happy ending. The Humane Society of the Midlands took possession of the horses in 2008 and nursed them back to health. All but 10 of the horses have n
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Healing Horses at U of Minnesota's Equine Center
Competitive horse racing is an ancient sport that dates back to 4500 BC. Fast forward to the 21st century, and the sport â and equestrianism in general â continues to thrive. Today, the equine industry contributes nearly $40 billion to the U.S. econom
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Open Letter to EU Calls for Limits on Horse Transport
Veterinary surgeons are being urged to add their names to an open letter to the EU Commission asking it to heed the scientific evidence that shows horses suffer on long distance journeys to slaughter and for other journeys for fattening and sale, and to i
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Foal Left for Dead Wins Equifest Competition
A foal that was left for dead after being savaged by a Staffordshire bull terrier has won a prize in a national riding contest following a miraculous recovery.
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British HBLB Makes Equine Research and Education Grants for 2013
The British HBLB has awarded £1.6m in equine veterinary research and education grants for 2013. Nine new research projects will be supported, in disciplines that reflect the HBLBâs research priorities will begin April 1, 2013 and run through March 31,
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Tips for Keeping Equines Healthy and Happy During Cold Weather
As the weather turns cold, many horses are ridden less and less and horse owners become busy with holiday preparations and other activities. This makes it easy to become relaxed in a horse's daily care since they are not being used or seen as often. a
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Is It Coping or Is It a Vice - Stereotypic Behaviors in Horses
Is it Coping or is it a Vice? A Review of Cribbing, Weaving and Other Stereotypic Behaviors - On January 22, 2013 at 7PM EST, Dr. Carissa Wickens of My Horse University and eXtension HorseQuest will offer this free monthly webcast.Â
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Yes, Your Horse Needs Dental Care Even in Cold Weather
Routine dental care is essential to your horse's in health. Periodic examinations and regular maintenance, such as floating, are especially necessary today for a number of reasons: