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Coast: fire crew helps elderly horse
(January 5, 2009)
FIRE crews were called to the aid of an elderly horse which had collapsed in its paddock. Solar, a pure-bred Arabian horse, fell against his stable at the back of a home in Thorpe Road, Kirby Cross. More | Gazette News
Week one of Aiken's Winter Classic wraps up today
(January 5, 2009)
The first week of Progressive Show Jumping's Aiken Winter Classic Week 1 wraps up today at Highfields Event Center, with one of the day's highlights being the $10,000 Mini Prix. More | Aikenstandard.com
Aley Russell wins Aiken's PSJ Week 1 Mini Prix
(January 5, 2009)
A solid field of 17 entries competed at Highfields Event Center Sunday in Progressive Show Jumping's Aiken Winter Classic Week 1 $10,000 Mini Prix. A total of eight entries went clean in the first round on a course designed by J. More | Aikenstandard.com
7 Tips for New Horse Owners
(January 5, 2009)
1. Food Excess feed can leave your horse with too much energy and can even cause health problems. A steady diet of good hay or forage feeds is ideal. Additionally, horses need snacks throughout the day due to their capacious digestive system. More | eArticlesOnline.com
Conditioning And Feeding Horses
(January 5, 2009)
Horses confined in stables are being kept under artificial conditions, and in consequence skill is required to maintain them in good health. Living under natural conditions the horse eats grass; he eats for a very considerable number of hours each day and during the night; he feeds in small quantities at... More | eArticlesOnline.com
The use of Arabian horses throughout history - by Karyn Sparks - Helium
(January 4, 2009)
In recent years, the temperament of the Arabian horse has suffered unfair criticism due to the practices of a small number of the better known breeders and handlers of these magnificent animals. More | Helium
EU acknowledges need to handle with care
(January 4, 2009)
In the letter, the Commission said it had received many e-mails and letters from animal welfare supporters and that it "shares your views concerning the need for better application of the animal transport legislation and is working intensively on the improvement of animal welfare during transport, dedicating. More | World Society for the Protection of Animals
Horse Breed: Arabian Horse - by Patricia Young - Helium
(January 4, 2009)
Arabian horses are noble animals, their ancestry dating back for more than 5,000 years. Down through the ages, they have been the preferred mounts for Royalty, artists, poets, and historians. More | Helium
Safety Tips for Driving Your Horse
(January 4, 2009)
The snow here is almost too deep for a ride in a 'one horse open sleigh'. About the only easy place to drive is where the tractor has cleared. Slogging through the deep snow would be too much work for our little friend Chester. More | About.com
Do You Know The Importance Of Horse Blankets?
(January 4, 2009)
When you decide to have an animal at home or on your farm, it is important that you know how to take care of them properly. This may be easy if you have those domesticated animals that do not require much care. More | eArticlesOnline.com