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87Thoroughbred Racing and Unwanted Horses Rescue
Is the horse racing industry doing enough to help solve the growing problem of unwanted horses? Not only many Thoroughbreds suffer at the end of their lives. All breeds are under duress.
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89Secretariat: The Heart of a Champion, with Historic Videos
There’s something about a horse that all horse lovers recognize and understand, although none can put it into words that will fully explain and convey the feeling to non-horse lovers. The concept is easy to grasp for equine aficionados, but it’s...
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86The U.S. Triple Crown of Horse Racing
The American horse-loving public is hungry for another Triple Crown winner of horse racing. We haven’t had one in thirty-three years, since Affirmed won the title in 1978. On the first Saturday in May...
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90The 10 Greatest Race Horses of All Time
Needless to say, this list represents one man's subjective opinions as to the greatest of all time, and the horses represented here are only those who have raced on American soil. Those who argue that many non-American horses deserve inclusion will...
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86Is an Off-Track Thoroughbred Right for You?
Thoroughbred racehorses are athletic, powerful, awe-inspiring animals. They are the superstars and supermodels of the equine world- tall, thin and beautiful. It's no wonder that many people consider purchasing a Thorougbred off the track who failed...
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82The Best Horse for Trail Riding, with Trail Riding Videos
Information about trail riding and trail horses. Horse videos included.
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84HORSE HEALTH 4; Tying-up and Azoturia (4th of 4 levels)
Tying-up and Azoturia are referred to as Exertional Rhabdomyolysis. It is the most common muscle problem in horses and surfaces as being either being sporadic or chronic. The genetically inherited chronic forms are Polysaccharide Storage Myopathy or Recurrent Exertional Rhabdomyolysis. If a horse displays symptoms immediately stop from working and call the veterinarian. Signs include a reluctance to move, profuse sweating, and hard muscles in the hindquarters. There are many possible c
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82How Do Racehorses Get Their Names?
Once a year on the first Saturday in May, our entire nation becomes interested in horse racing. As people tune in to the Kentucky Derby, they will surely notice the unusual names of the horses. You won't see a Fred or a Spot in the line-up. All the...
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83I adopted an OTTB...now what?
There are a lot of off the track racehorses available for adoption. There are a lot of rescue organizations dedicated to off the track horses. Do your homework when looking for a horse, and adopt from a reputable rescue. If you feel able to deal...
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82Dealing With The 'Hot' Horse
A few notes on 'hot', excitable or forward going horses. Should you resort to a stronger bit? And what about those crazy Thoroughbreds?
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