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11/20/2008 | by Robinson Jack |
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The World of Horseracing |
| Horse racing is an equestrian sport that has been practiced over the centuries. Its origins date back to about 4500 BC among the nomadic tribesmen of Central Asia who first domesticated the horse. Since then, horse racing has flourished as the Sport of Kings. |
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11/20/2008 | By Jane Savoie |
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Dressage Warm Up |
| 9 Simple Tips to Help You Warm Up Your Dressage Horse
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11/5/2008 | by Faith Meredith - Director, Meredith Manor International Equestrian Center |
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Finding the Right Instructor |
| Finding the right instructor is essential if a rider wants positive, satisfying, and safe equestrian experiences. The “best” riding instructor may be a very different person for different riders. It is an adult student’s responsibility to choose an instructor that suits her current level of ability and her goals. |
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10/22/2008 | Dr. Cynthia Gaskill |
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Poisoning in Horses |
| Poisoning in horses is not a common occurrence, but when poisoning occurs, effects can be disastrous and far-reaching. Listing all toxic substances is impossible, as virtually everything on the planet can be toxic at sufficiently high dosages. What dose is safe and what dose is toxic varies with each toxin, each animal, and each situation. Factors that influence risk from a toxic substance include animal age, concurrent diseases, exposure to concurrent toxins or drugs, reproductive status, and route of exposure. This article will briefly summarize some of the more common toxic substances that can pose risks to horses in North America. |
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10/22/2008 | by Ron Meredith - President, Meredith Manor International Equestrian Centre |
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Training MYTHunderstandings: Horse Logic |
| Good horse training is boring to watch. It looks like nothing is happening. Many people are impressed by training methods that are nothing more than a blatant series of attacks on the horse because they are dramatic to watch. However, physically dominating a horse does not teach him anything. To train a horse, you must use mental strength, not physical strength. |
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