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Poll Recap: Horse Camping Options

Jennifer Whittle August 23, 2016

Of the 669 respondents, 415 (62%) said they would choose to take a living-quarters trailer when camping with horses.

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Connie Lechleitner June 23, 2016

Follow these tips when searching for the best four-legged trail riding partner.

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Jennifer Whittle April 5, 2016

Of the 620 respondents, 266 (43%) said their dogs accompany them off-leash on trail rides.

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Grassroots efforts from equestrians played an important role in ensuring the program was included in the FAST Act.

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Stephanie Ruff September 30, 2015

Learn about using joint injections to help treat common causes of lameness and reduced performance.

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Jennifer Whittle April 7, 2015

Of the 577 respondents, 294 (51%) said trail riding gives them the biggest case of spring fever.

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Jennifer Whittle February 3, 2015

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Sue McDonnell, PhD, Certified AAB April 17, 2014

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Jennifer Whittle January 14, 2014

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Diane E. Rice October 21, 2013

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Alayne Blickle September 23, 2013

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Alayne Blickle August 27, 2013

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