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After months of waiting, searching for a stallion and careful preparation your attempt to breed your mare is successful. So now what do you do? What is the next step and how can you ensure that your mare will experience a healthy pregnancy? Though there is no way to be sure complications won’t arise, important elements to a healthy pregnancy can be addressed, such as veterinary care, proper nutrition and appropriate exercise for your mare. ... Read the full article

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The number one killer of horses is colic. Colic is not a disease, but rather a combination of signs that alert us to abdominal pain in the horse. Colic can range from mild to severe, but it should never be ignored. Many of the conditions that cause colic can become life threatening in a relatively short period of time. Only by quickly and accurately recognizing colic – and seeking qualified veterinary help – can the chance for recovery be maximized. ... Read the full article

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… And In December, the Days Grow Short: The Senior Horse
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Adult Hunter 51 and Older
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Katherine Newman Masters Junior Hunter Divisions for Third Consecutive Week at Horse Shows By the Bay
Katherine Newman of Allwyn Court Farm was three for three this past week when she won the championship in the older Small Junior Hunters for the third week in a row. The 17-year-old rider from Wellington, FL, competed at Horse Shows by the Bay III in Traverse City, MI, and mirrored her continued success from previous weeks. ... Read the full article

Biltmore Estate Summer Classic Update
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Lynn Palm– Palm Partnership Training™ Riding Tips Featured in Women’s Health Magazine
Ocala, FL (October 30th, 2007) -- Lynn Palm and Palm Partnership Training ™ riding tips are featured in the “Long Weekend – You Can do This” Whitefish, MT, dude ranch article in Women’s Health magazine’s October 2007 issue. Palm’s “Driving Mr. Ed ... Read the full article

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Lora Schultz & Special K Grand Champion in Older Adult Amateur Hunters
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JT Farm Wins at Old Salem Farm and CN Winter Equestrian Festival
This past week, JT Farm competed at two horse shows near their home base in New York and their farm in Florida. At JT Farm, led by trainer Jimmy Toon of South Salem, NY, riders of all levels are welcome and are afforded the very best training by a staff of experienced, caring professionals who are committed to excellence in the show ring in equitation, hunters and jumpers. ... Read the full article

Performance Permits for Non-Characteristic Appaloosas
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Ride a Horse, Rope some Fun at March 29 Paint Horse Kids Day
Is your child interested in horses and the Western lifestyle? Then don’t miss the chance to let your buckaroo ride a horse and learn some cowboy skills. On Saturday, March 29, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) will be offering horseback rides at its free Kids Day, held at APHA headquarters, 2800 Meacham Blvd., in Fort Worth, Texas. In addition, children can experience many other hands-on activities, including instruction about grooming and caring for a horse, an animal petting area, a stick horse barrel race, beginner roping lessons and much more. ... Read the full article

Humane Society of the United States Publishes Comprehensive Guide on Caring for Horses
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