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Who Is My Equine Neighbour?

Many of us will remember the story of the Good Samaritan from the gospel of Luke, when the lawyer asked Jesus to define who is my neighbor? This question was asked because the lawyer didn’t want to have to go out of his way to help someone tha”P>Many of us will remember the story of the Good Samaritan from the gospel of Luke, when the lawyer asked Jesus to define w”>

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Reflections

We all miss school, at least parts of it. Before you fall off your chair laughing, try to think back to when you took a course that really grabbed your attention. You could argue and discuss the finer points of literature or math or

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Horse Protection Act

The following information was provided by Tim Cordes, DVM, Senior Staff Veterinarian, USDA, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, Veterinary Services. The Horse Protection Act was put in place and is being modified in order to prevent

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Diversity

Admit it. You, the ultimate dressage competitor, have always wanted to ride in a competitive trail class. You trail ride your horse, don’t you? Open a few gates without getting off. Walk over the railroad ties or logs instead of”P align=left>Admit it. You, the ultimate dressage competitor, have always wanted to ride in a competitive trail class.

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Hope

When someone you know dies, it is human nature to become reflective. You think about how that person touched your life and the lives of others around you. You think about your own life–the brevity and uncertainty of each day and what

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Translator Will Assist Ky. Farm Workers and Managers

Daniel D. Stewart, III, of The Stewart Group, Auctioneers and Farm Brokers Int’l in Lexington, Ky., has announced the appointment of Carole Fernandez, of New York, N.Y., to work with Bluegrass area horse farm managers and owners in

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Attitude

Sometimes we need to get away from what we do to appreciate the rest of the world. Sometimes we have to get away from what we do to appreciate what we do. Looking out helps us look in.

As I write, a thunderstorm is fighting

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Small Talk: Miniature Horses

Miniature Horses are gaining in popularity, say devotees of the diminutive breed, but that growth has brought with it some problems in the realm of health and conformation. Mary Ann Eberth, operator of Little King Farm in Madison, Ind., says the

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Info Flow

When did we lose our way? How did it happen? What was the reasoning behind horse owners asking questions about health care, putting up money for research to find answers, then being ignored when breakthroughs occurred? I’ve been asking these

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It Starts With One Opinion

Have you ever noticed that most conversations start with one person’s opinion? Usually followed by another person’s opinion, or a variation on the first opinion. Which then leads to a conversation and possibly learning something about each other

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Do You Know?

Sometimes don’t you wish you could just catch up? You know, read that book that would help you understand what horse whisperers actually do; digest that article on foal imprinting before the first one hits the ground next year;

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Shipping Regulations

Destination X or bust! Your bags are packed and you’re ready to hit the road with your favorite horse. But, before gassing up the truck or loading onto an airplane for that journey, you need to consider what regulations concerning

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AHSA Directors Meet And Change Name of Organization

Directors of the American Horse Shows Association (AHSA) met in Lexington, Kentucky, on Tuesday, July 10, 2001 and acting as the Voting Members of the corporation, voted to change the Certificate of Incorporation to reflect a new name

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Nothing But Net: Equine Health Information Online

With the explosion of web sites (more than 10 million, and increasing), veterinary information has proliferated. Hundreds of businesses, organizations, institutions, and individuals upload information related to equine health

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Extruded Feeds

The first time you saw extruded feed, you probably thought, Ick. Dog food! The nondescript brown lumps do look a lot like your hound’s kibble, or some sort of uninspired version of Cocoa Puffs, and in fact they’re made by the same process–but”P>The first time you saw extruded feed, you probably thought, Ick. Dog food! The nondescript brown lumps do look a lot like your hound’s kibble, or some sort of uninspired version of”>The first time you saw extruded feed, you probably thought, Ick. Dog food! The nondescript brown lumps do look a lot l”The first time you saw extruded feed, you probably thought,

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Nutrition 101

You don’t need to be a novice to be confused about the subject of equine nutrition. Many long-time horse owners have never dabbled in the mysteries of feeding because their horses always were kept at boarding stables or managed by

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