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1 hr ago | The Fence Post

Draft horse show scheduled Jan. 15-17 in Loveland

The 7th annual Big Thunder Draft Horse show has been scheduled Jan. 15-17 at the Ranch-Way Indoor Arena at The Ranch in Loveland.

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Fri Nov 20, 2009

www.santaynezvalleyjournal.com | Dark_Island

HOOFBEATS

Susie owns one of the most unique breeds of horses in America. Her horse, Robin, is a Norwegian Fjord who is small in stature but mighty in heart and ability. Robin’s life is not boring. Since he arrived from Blue Bird Lane Fjords in North Carolina, he has learned to kiss ladies and bow.

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Horse Clipper Buying Basics

Do a little homework, take stock of your needs and you're bound to choose clippers that will keep your horse tidy for years to come.

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Thu Nov 19, 2009

www.thehorse.com | Dark_Island

Old Horse Starved, Then Hung to Death

Two British Columbia men were charged with animal cruelty in allowing a 27-year-old Appaloosa gelding to starve, then they tied "its neck to the bucket of an excavator, then raising it so the horse was off the ground.

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www.thehorse.com | Dark_Island

Abandoned Colorado Horse Recovering from Gunshot Wound

A horse shot and left for dead along a Colorado road is expected to recover from his wounds, said the veterinarian in charge of his care.

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equisearch.com | Dark_Island

Clinton Anderson: Move Your Horse's Hind End

When you control your horse's hindquarters, you control his gas pedal. As he steps his hind legs laterally away from you, his hind end--or engine--is disengaged. The ability to use your body language to yield his hindquarters in this manner is handy when you’re trying to catch him in the stall or pasture. It also sets the stage for disengaging his hindquarters while you’re mounted.

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A great way to introduce the bit to a young horse

I have found through my work with young horses that a great way to introduce them to the bit is by hooking it to the halter.

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World of equestrianism dismayed after FEI take 'bute' off banned list

The controlled use of phenylbutazone, banned 20 years ago, and two other anti-inflammatories will be allowed in competition after the International Equestrian Federation voted to reintroduce them by 53-42, to audible gasps of dismay from the floor.

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Tue Nov 17, 2009

www.thehorse.com | Dark_Island

Vitamin E and Horse Health: Myth or Miracle?

Vitamin E, widely referred to as the Wonder Supplement, might indeed live up to its reputation. According to a recent study, healthy adult horses fed vitamin E had higher concentrations of the vitamin in both blood and cerebrospinal fluid than control horses, indicating that vitamin E crosses the blood-brain-barrier and might be an important component of the treatment plan for horses with neurological diseases.

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Equestrian Terms 101 - " What is a cold blood?"

Horses are mammals , which makes them warm-blooded vertebrates . So what is a cold-blooded horse? A cold-blooded horse is a warm-blooded creature.

A cold-blooded horse is a warm-blooded creature. Heavy-duty draft horses and several small, but stocky, ponies may be called cold bloods. Belgians, Clydesdales, Freesiand, Haflingers, Percherons, Shires, Suffolk Punches and Welsh Ponies are examples of cold blood equines

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Equestrian Terms 101 - "What is a warmblood?"

All horses are warm-blooded animals. However, certain equines may belong to breed registries known as warmbloods.

What is a warmblood horse?

A warmblood horse is a mid-weight, athletic horse whose pedigree likely includes a historic cross-breeding of a light saddle horse breed (such as an Arabian or Thoroughbred) and a heavy draft horse breed (such as a Belgian or Shire)...

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Mon Nov 16, 2009

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Golden Gate Estates animal preserve saves a majestic horse

One month after he arrived at Kowiachobee Animal Preserve in Golden Gate Estates, Majesty's ribs were still showing when he was visited by Santa Claus.

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Hall of Fame horse trainer Bobby Frankel dies at 68; won 2003 Belmont Stakes

Hall of Fame trainer Bobby Frankel, who won the 2003 Belmont Stakes with Empire Maker, has died after a long bout with cancer.

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Related Topix: Sports, Horse Racing, Racing, Belmont Stakes, Kentucky Derby, Preakness Stakes

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How Researchers Cloned the First Equid - Mules

The first cloned equid, a mule colt named Idaho Gem, was foaled in May 2003 at the University of Idaho, and researchers there say it would be as simple--if not simpler--to produce a cloned horse...

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Related Topix: Pets, University of Idaho, Moscow, ID, Utah State University

Sun Nov 15, 2009

Horsetalk

French rider wins Global Champions Tour final

Michel Robert and Kellemoi de Pepita on their way to GCT success. The 18 riders who had qualified for the Global Champions Tour Final in Doha, Qatar were in no doubt from the moment they started to walk the course that they would have to work hard to win the biggest prize in show jumping.

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In a recession, they shoot horses, don't they?

Hundreds of horse owners may have their mounts shot this winter as the recession hits owners who can no longer cope with the financial burden of feeding and stabling.

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Nutty Horses

I put my boy out this mornin and he went nuts, bucking and prancing around and snorting like he was a stallion , then when we put my friend 2 out they thought it would be fun to all be silly.one of my friends horses who is a 28 year and only ridden every now and then cos of arthritis jumped a 3 ft electric fence talk about a lovely jump, he is only ...

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Calls for a horse tax rethink

Horse owners must get something for their money if the government plans to charge them a " horse tax " to pay for unexpected disease outbreaks.

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Planet Earth is going to the dogs and horses ... what a gas

A couple of times a week, I go to a local stable for a riding lesson -- a whole different world and the highlight of my week.

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Equestrian expert helps riders be one with their steeds

The relationship between horse and human is centuries old and includes worshipping horses, using them for food and transportation, and breaking them.

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