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Study: Horse’s Stress Levels Increase During Events

Horses might experience increased stress during equestrian events and competitions, but that stress appears relatively mild and might even be beneficial according to new research by Austrian, German, and French equitation scientists.

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Canadian Protests Target Horse Processing

More than 100 anti-slaughter protestors targeted horse processing plants, restaurants, and specialty butcher shops in 10 Canadian cities yesterday to promote support of C-544, legislation that would amend the Canadian Health of Animals Act to forbid the import and transport of horses for slaughter for human consumption in that country. Introduced into the Canadian House of Commons

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Free Equine Nutrition Seminar at Michigan State

Two veterinarians from Michigan State University’s (MSU) College of Veterinary Medicine will present a free seminar on equine nutrition on Oct. 30 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. The seminar will take place in E-100 Veterinary Medical Center on the MSU campus.  Judy Marteniuk, DVM, MS, and Hal Schott II, DVM, PhD, will present “What Should You Feed Your Horse?” They will

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Vet Student Report

Hi, my name is Valerie Dromey and I’m an Irish veterinary student who has come across the pond to do three weeks’ work experience in the

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WEG Reining Individual Finals

Feel the excitement from the thrilling rides at the Individual Reining Finals held in Alltech Arena at the Kentucky Horse Park during the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, September 25 to October 10.

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WEG Veterinary Student Team

Thirty-three veterinary students are getting a crash course in high-level equestrian sport at the World Equestrian Games while they assist the veterinary team.

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