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Photoset: Road to the Horse 2014

One of the four contestants in this year's Road to the Horse was selected from a pool of wild card trainers. Each wild card selected a horse from the...
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Road to the Horse is Under Way in Lexington, Kentucky

When spectators attend an equestrian event, they typically see horses and riders performing at their best, showing off the result of all the training and hard work they've done...
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Are you lucky enough to have a Thoroughbred in your life?

    Off-track Thoroughbreds (OTTB) are beloved partners for show, sport, pleasure riding and companionship. If you're lucky enough to have one of these equines in your life, the Maker's Mark...
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ID bracelets for riders provide essential information in an emergency

If a rider competing in eventing falls and suffers a head injury, EMTs on the scene will know right away if that rider has had any other recent head...
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Time to Ride campaign aims to bring newcomers to the horse world

  Bringing in new riders is an ongoing challenge for the horse industry. Kids are overbooked with other sports and extra-curricular activities. Adults are hesitant to invest time and money...
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Using Ground Poles to Improve Joint Motion in Horses

Ground poles are a common tool in many riders' training arsenals. They can be helpful in introducing horses to jumping and fine-tuning their stride. They're essential for horses being...