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 AP Finds 5000 US Race Horse Deaths Since '03
Lexington, Ky. (AP) -- Thoroughbred racetracks in the U.S. reported more than three horse deaths a day last year and 5,000 since 2003, and the vast majority were put down after suffering devastating injuries on the track, according to an Associated Press survey.
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 A Tall Order? Not If Your Name Is Todd
It had been in the back of his mind for some time, but it was while enjoying a few social drinks with friends over the Christmas period that former Eventing super-star Mark Todd decided he would give it a go.
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 When I Get Older … Most people tailor their activity level to their age. But not Hiroshi Hoketsu. At 67, and 44 years after he finished in individual 40th place at the Tokyo Olympic Games, the Japanese horseman is going to give it another shot. Sure why not …
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 Losing Racehorses Killed In Puerto Rico
CANOVANAS, Puerto Rico (AP) — For thoroughbreds in this U.S. Caribbean territory, being fast enough to win, place or show is a matter of life and death — losers often don't even make it off the racetrack grounds alive.
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 Horses Suffer In US As Feed Prices Rise
In the classic Hollywood western, a cowboy portrayed by John Wayne gallops across the sagebrush steppe and rocky ridges of the American West with only his horse for a companion.
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 US Breeders Try To Save Marsh Tacky Horses South Carolina, USA - During centuries of isolation on the Carolina sea islands, the short-legged, sway-backed marsh tacky horses became perfectly suited for toiling long hours in the swamps and oppressive humidity.
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 Anatomy Of An Equine Massage: Part Three
If you have been following this 3 part massage series, I have a confession to make. You may have already figured it out on your own; but here it is; I am an anatomy geek.
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 British Charity Helps Soweto Horses
The International League for the Protection of Horses has agreed to help fund the Soweto Equestrian Centre, where locals will learn riding skills and carthorse owners will be taught how to care for their animals.
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 Surviving Twin Foals Are Rare Event
USA - It was a true long shot, but in a quiet corner of Hendry County, a 13-year-old mare named Sue did the extraordinary: Two weeks ago, she gave birth to twins.
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 Anatomy Of An Equine Massage: Part One
The ride you completed yesterday was just a bit harder on you than expected. Your body cringes as your feet hit the floor reminding you of all those miles. A massage right now sounds great, but what about your horse?
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