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Horse Health
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Equine Touch: Might It Work for Your Horse?
Much as massage therapy is aimed at relaxing and invigorating soft tissue in humans, some horse owners are turning to body work techniques designed for horses.
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Free Gastroscopy Exams Offered at Horse Show
Competitors at the Kentucky Horse Park have an opportunity for a free gastroscopy exam of their horse courtesy of Merial and Rood and Riddle on June 11-12, during the 2-day break between the Country Heir I and Country Heir II Horseshow. Gastroscopy exams
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Friends of Sound Horses Commends USDA
Friends of Sound Horses (FOSH) commends the United States Department of Agriculture for issuing final regulations that require minimum, mandatory penalties be adopted by horse industry organizations (HIOs) for soring violations.Â
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Congressman Slams BLM for Risky Roundup
Arizona congressman Raul Grijalva is lashing out against federal land managersâ emergency roundup of wild horses in northern Nevada, saying it poses a risk to the animals because itâs taking place during the height of foaling season.
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Foster Care Group Issues Urgent Plea
Rob Hinkle, President and CEO of the Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation (TRF) today issued an urgent plea to horse lovers and farm owners throughout the United States to participate in the Foster Care program.
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New Injury Risk System for Race Horses
A new system is in the process of development that would notify track officials and regulatory veterinarians when a horse with a heightened risk of injury is entered into a race.
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Rescuing Thousands of Horses This Winter
According to Shirley Puga, Executive Director of National Equine Resource Network, an owner assistance program known as Project Safety Net for Horses is capable of rescuing thousands of horses from neglect this winter through an owner assistance program.
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Protect Horses During Hunting Season
Many hunters throughout the United States are busy preparing for the start of the big game hunting season, and in some areas, game birds are also being hunted.Â
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Don't Let Fall Clean-up Trimmings Poison Your Horses
With fall and winter weather arriving, many people are doing their fall clean-up of yards, pastures and other areas. Most horse owners may not be aware that various yard waste âtrimmingsâ can be toxic to horses and other livestock. Â
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Major Vet Groups Call for Ban on Action Devices
The American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) today called for a ban on the use of action devices and performance packages in the training and showing of Tennessee Walking Horses.