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  • Promote Horse Fostering & Adoption

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    As animal shelters and horse rescues face growing challenges related to the ongoing COVID-19 public health crisis, the ASPCA announced the launch of a nationwide campaign calling on the public to open their hearts (and barns) to horses in need.

  • Nutrition For The Pregnant Mare

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    Nutrition For The Pregnant Mare Providing adequate calories is the easy part… By: Dr. Eleanor Kellon When an average size mare delivers, she will have produced a 100+ lb foal, an 11-pound placenta, and as much as 16 pounds of fluid. She has also greatly increased the size and thickness of her uterus, and blood…

  • Large Animal Rescue Refresher

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    Large Animal Rescue Refresher Several success stories highlight the need for this training By: Jackie Bellamy-Zions Anyone who has taken a human first aid course has received a notice that they are due for a refresher. After taking an initial large animal rescue course with Equine Guelph, the City of Hamilton Mounted Police have been…

  • In Praise Of Ponying

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    In Praise Of Ponying Leading is a skill for every trail rider… By: Robert Eversole Are you able to lead another horse from yours? Is your animal able to be led by another horse? You should be. Leading is not just a skill for packers but is an essential skill for every trail rider. Put…

  • How Do You Love Your Horse

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    How Do You Love Your Horse I want the horse to want to be with me – Monty Roberts By: Debbie Roberts Loucks When it comes to loving your horse, how do you show it? You may never have considered what your horse’s needs are when it comes to affection. It’s not about us, it’s…

  • Horse Racing Integrity Act

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    Horse Racing Integrity Act The Bill gives racing hope and a future. By: Marty Irby In 1919, Sir Barton became the first horse to claim the Triple Crown of Thoroughbred racing in America. Back in those days, winning three marquee races back to back really meant something to the American people. It gave people hope…

  • Having A Dwell Time

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    Having A Dwell Time The best time to give a horse dwell time is after it has tried to perform a new maneuver. By: Pat McKnight One of the hardest things for a horse trainer to do is nothing, especially when the horse has performed well. But, doing nothing can be one of the most…

  • Fitness In The Saddle – Release Your Psoas

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    Fitness In The Saddle – Release Your Psoas A Five Minute Warm Up For Riders By: Jennifer Malott Kotylo The psoas (pronounced: soh-uh s) is a quirky muscle. It’s the only muscle in the body that connects the top half of your body to the lower half. It starts up near your diaphragm, attaches to…

  • Equine End Of Life Planning

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    Equine End Of Life Planning Death is inevitably a part of life and dealing with it should not be avoided. By: United Horse Coalition Plan ahead. It is important for all horse owners to think about and plan for the day their horse’s life comes to an end. It is not an enjoyable thought, but…