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Core Strengthening Exercises… For Your Horse!

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Core Strengthening Exercises… For Your Horse!

Below are four introductory exercises that look quite simple, and in a sense they are, yet they will produce a noticeable improvement in the horse’s willingness to flex through the spine.

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Fascinating Research Shows Newborn Foals May Offer Clues to Autism

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Fascinating Research Shows Newborn Foals May Offer Clues to Autism

“The concept that a disruption in the transition of fetal consciousness may be related to children with autism is intriguing,” said Pessah.

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Wanting to Learn More About Western Dressage? Here’s Your Chance

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Wanting to Learn More About Western Dressage? Here’s Your Chance

The Western Dressage Week begins March 11 with a four day all inclusive clinic at the beautiful Fox Grove Farm in Ocala. Sunday morning riders can test their skills in the first in a series of five Western Dressage Association of Florida qualified shows. Monday and Tuesday, March 16-17 brings the Discover Western Dressage Symposium which is 2 days of classroom sessions and live demonstrations designed for the professional judge, trainer, coach and competitor.

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Vets Concerned About Social Media “Hate Campaign” Against Hendra Vaccine

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Vets Concerned About Social Media “Hate Campaign” Against Hendra Vaccine

Equine veterinarians are very concerned that recent commentary about the safety of the Hendra vaccine is not based on fact and may be misleading horse owners in high-risk areas.

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Seeking Horses For Laminitis Research Trial

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Seeking Horses For Laminitis Research Trial

Nouvelle Veterinary Research, Inc. is conducting a laminitis research trial and is seeking equine candidates local to the North Carolina or surrounding area.

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Drugs and Your Horse- The Dangers of Medicating

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Drugs and Your Horse- The Dangers of Medicating

“When used appropriately, they are very safe; however, some horse owners tend to give too much of a good thing,” she says.

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Senior Horse Nutrition Research

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Senior Horse Nutrition Research

Horses and ponies are living longer and advances in equine nutrition, as well as improved management and veterinary care, are continuing to play a key role in increasing longevity, particularly for those suffering from conditions such as PPID, which is also known as equine Cushing’s disease.

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Arena Footing Basics 101- Part II

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Arena Footing Basics 101- Part II

There are six main types of surfaces for horses available in the U.S. – fibers, sand/ mix, dirt, wood products, rubber, and wax-coated (often referred to as all-weather). These days, PVC and rubber are less popular choices as they tend to “ride deep” in dry periods.

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Feeding Your Horse to PREVENT Ulcers

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Feeding Your Horse to PREVENT Ulcers

Unlike in the human, the horse’s stomach secretes acid all the time, even when empty. Chewing creates saliva, a natural antacid. If left without food, horses will chew on whatever they can, even their own manure, to neutralize the acid that is causing them physical pain and mental discomfort. And if left with absolutely nothing to chew on, the horse will commonly develop ulcers.

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Rutger’s Equine Science Horse Management Seminar- February 8th

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Rutger’s Equine Science Horse Management Seminar- February 8th

This year’s seminar will feature discussions on pasture management from the nutritional benefits to fences to toxic plants.

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