Horse Racing Integrity and Safety Act
By Marty Irby Campaign to end race-day doping in Thoroughbred racing sees tremendous success Washington, D.C.: In the biggest gain for animal welfare in 2020, and in the $900 billion…
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BraveHearts Trail To Zero
By BraveHearts Staff As COVID brings to light the importance of open discussion about mental health and the need for more available resources, BraveHearts – the largest program in the nation…
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When To Deworm
Chemical Resistance & Fecal Counts For a horse’s current parasite baseline, start with a fecal test done by your veterinarian. Horses are susceptible to worm and parasite contraction year…
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When The Race Is Over
Story: Jay HovdeyPhotography: Annie Marie Musselman Silver Charm, a 1,200-pound Thoroughbred with a white coat peppered by tiny flecks of gray, leaned over the top railing of the pasture fence…
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Love Of Horses Translates Into A Moving Work Of Art
By: Dianne Olds Rossi The golden stallion explodes into the arena… as free as he was born… hooves pounding against the ground as the music begins to play… sparkles of light glittering around…
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Bork Saddlery & Hardware
“It gives you a good feeling.” says Herb Bork when describing seeing his creations in use. Mountains of bronze dust stand as testament to years spent crafting saddle hardware. A mound of…
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Are You Tacking Up Properly?
By: Julie Christie This article is about making sure that tack is appropriately fitted and placed on the horse. It is by no means a full guide on how to select or adjust tack, but it…
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Beat Fear With Proper Form And Balance
Palm Partnership Training By Lynn Palm It is only natural for a rider to feel fear at some point during years of riding. Usually that fear is based on the concern of being out of control of…
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In-Hand Whip To Reinforce Voice Commands
By: Lynn Palm When working your horse in hand, start with a simple cotton longe line, clipping it to the snap on the same side of the halter as you are working the horse. Never use the…
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