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RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES – DRESSAGE DAY 3

Normal order restored as Germany takes Olympic Dressage team gold once again By Louise Parkes Like re-booting to re-establish a connection, Germany clinched team Dressage gold in considerable style at the Olympic Equestrian Park in Deodoro today. Germany has now won eight of the last nine Olympic team Dressage contests … Read More

RIO 2016 OLYMPIC GAMES – DRESSAGE DAY 2

Queen Charlotte steals the show, but Germany leads the Olympic Dressage team rankings By Louise Parker   The multiple record-breaking British partnership and defending Olympic champions, Charlotte Dujardin and Valegro, more than lived up to expectations when producing the top score as the Dressage Grand Prix drew to a close at … Read More

How to Help Head-Shy Horses

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Are You Listening to What Your Horse’s Body is Telling You? When discussing head-shy horses, often the first question that is asked is whether it is a behavioral issue or a physical issue? If a behavior is unreasonably difficult to train out of the horse, or is consistent, or keeps … Read More

Horses4Heroes Shows Its Olympic Spirit

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Summer Camp at Las Vegas headquarters features weekly medal ceremony   LAS VEGAS (August 9, 2016) — With the Olympic Theme Song playing in the background, Horses4Heroes campers step up on mounting blocks and receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Olympic medals during weekly ceremonies every Friday. More than 180 medals … Read More

Meeting Increased Summer Hydration Needs

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Dr. Eleanor Kellon, Staff Veterinary Specialist for Uckele Health & Nutrition Everyone looks forward to the warm weather as the ideal time to ride or work their horse. Most understand the dangers of working the horse under conditions of high heat and humidity. However, the horse can be compromised easily … Read More

The Mane Event 2016: Knowledge, Wisdom and Entertainment

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A good horseman knows one should never stop learning. Even naturally gifted equestrians understand that the path to true wisdom—a step above basic knowledge, often described as feel—is achieved only through a life dedicated to a unique art. Even then, there is always more to know: One who believes that … Read More

The Generous Gift

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Two Haflingers Find Meaningful Work at Youth Camp   It was hard watching her two equine friends load into the horse trailer. My friend Megan made a tough decision to donate her beloved horses, giving them a job and purpose. They were leaving for their new home in Plain, WA … Read More

USDA Proposes Rule to End Decades of Equine Abuse

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The Humane Society of the United States applauds the U.S. Department of Agriculture for announcing a proposed rule that contains significant reforms to end the cruel practice of horse soring – in which caustic chemicals, chains, hard objects, cutting and other gruesome techniques are used to injure the front legs … Read More

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