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Dressage National Championships will be held at the Kentucky Horse Park

The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) is pleased to announce that, pending approval from the High Performance Working Group and the Executive Committee, the Kentucky Dressage Association’s bid to...
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The Equine Veterinary Journal releases laminitis research articles

One of the most devastating equine diseases is laminitis. With myriad causes, no fully reliable treatment and often a dismal prognosis in severe cases, laminitis is a dreaded diagnosis....
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Color Breed Congress celebrates horses of a different color

Horses from four separate breed associations once again united and vied for Congress championships in Tulsa, November 6-11, at the Color Breed Congress. The Built Ford Tough Livestock Complex in...
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Veterinary groups speak out against soring

This week, the American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA) and the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) issued a joint statement of support for H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act...
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The value of fat in a horse’s diet

Diet affects behavior. This makes sense. A well-fed horse is healthy. And a healthy horse feels good. Conversely, a poorly-nourished horse is suffering. A variation in hormone levels, for...

Rescued horses featured in a unique 2013 wall calendar

As the holiday season approaches, it’s easy to find plenty of equine-themed calendars for the upcoming year. Most of them feature well-bred and well-groomed specimens galloping across green fields...