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Robert Vavra Exhibit Opens at The International Museum of the Horse This Month

Famed novelist James Michener once wrote, “Though equus has fired the imaginations of painters from the prehistoric hunter-artists of Altamira to Leonardo da Vinci, Velazquez, Goya and Picasso, still...

Young Dressage Riders Are Invited to Apply for The Olympic Dream Program

The concept of the program evolved as a result of former Olympian Michael Poulin’s wish to offer an opportunity for gifted Young Riders to enhance their understanding of dressage...

Illinois Horse Fair Runs This Weekend in Springfield

The 2011 Illinois Horse Fair will take place from March 4-6 at the Illinois State Fairgrounds in Springfield. More than 10,000 horse enthusiasts are expected to attend.Featured clinicians include...
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Horse Owners are Asked to Help with a Veterinary Research Study

The equine genetics research group at the University of Minnesota College of Veterinary Medicine is collaborating with Ray Geor, BVSc, MVSc, PhD, Dipl. ACVIM, professor and chair of the...
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The Truth about Hay Bellies

Ever been told that your horse has a hay belly and needs to lose weight? Well, relax! He’s not fat, he just has gas. In fact, gas production is...