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In the United States there are plenty of opportunities for gainful employment for graduates with a degree in equine studies. Careers can take you south to horse farms, out west to dude ranches and all over the country to race tracks.

Equine insurance affords horse owners the ability to protect their investment.

Horse ownership can be costly. Is equine insurance a wise safeguard? Do you need insurance for your horse? What sorts of coverage are offered, and how can you tell which to choose? What exclusions may apply?

Horse values are determined by a complex set of factors that fluctuate not only with the horse's age, abilities, breeding and competition history, but also with the equine market.

A recent major outbreak of equine influenza in Australia and New Zealand has threatened everything from pony club weekends to the Melbourne Cup. It pays to know about this even if your horse is in the U.S.

In 1935 the Akhal-Teke made its first public appearance worldwide when a group of Turkish horsemen rode 2,500 miles from Ashgabat to Moscow.

The Kentucky Derby story begins at Lexington's legendary horse farms.

Breeding horses is not a complicated science, but several variables come into play, if you wish to increase your odds of gaining quality offspring from your mare. Before you select a suitable stud, you will need to ask yourself several important questions.

Horse breeding is a complicated by rewarding process. This article outlines breeding, prenatal care and nutrition, foaling, and the first days of life for the newborn horse.

Every horse will experience an injury at one time or other in his life. While the healing process for these injuries is usually slow and tedious, hydrotherapy can help healing in a safe and low-impact environment.

Female horses, known as mares, have hormonal fluctuations, much like humans and other animals do. These changes can affect a mare's behavior and temperament, and they most certainly impact her availability for breeding to a stallion.

As a game designed for fans of the equine world, Horse Isle proves to be safe and fun for the whole family, and provides a variety of entertaining activities to keep a player engaged.

Arabians are the oldest breed of horse and they are the only true pureblood in all of the equine world.

We waited eleven months for the exciting event, but we were surprised. We planned to bring the mare inside to a cozy breeding stall, bedded with hay, when her foaling date arrived. But the mare had another plan altogether.

Polo is considered a game for the rich - but attend a match and you'll see some of the most underrated equine athletes. The best player goes nowhere with a bad horse. Read on to learn more about these 'ponies.'

The rare Nokota horse originated in North Dakota and has been the honorary state equine since 1988. It was recognized as a registered breed in 1991.

Buying a horse is difficult enough without wading through all the abbreviations and jargon included in classified ads for different horses. Here is a guide to all of these obscure terms so that your search will be much easier.

There are so many breeds of horses that it is impossible to list them all. However, I have categorized and described many of the top breeds in North America.

Five steps for reducing the face fly population on your horses, and supportive links for the products mentioned in this article.

Zebroids are any zebra hybrid, the offspring of a zebra and a horse, donkey, or pony. They are interesting and growing in popularity.

An excerpt from a book available at www.hollylisle.com

If your horse budget is doing a disappearing act, here are five places to start looking.

A biography of a horsewoman's personal journy.

Find out if any of these programs are right for you

A short history of the Arabian horse, and how it came to be known in America.

The 25th annual International Stallion Exhibition & Trade Show Horse Expo was held at Michigan State University's Pavilion center in East Lansing, Mich. March 7, 8 and 9.

Sigaf, an award winning Andalusian stallion was purchased in the fall of 2007 by Stephanie Parisi and now resides at 'Horse of The Sun', an equestrian training facility located in Pine Valley, CA.

Da' Tara won the 140th Belmont Stakes with Denis Of Cork in second and Anak Nakal and Ready's Echo tying for third. What happened to the horse everyone said would make history by becoming the first Triple Crown winner in 30 years?

Ohio's Exotic Animal Law simply states that it is illegal for anyone to bring a non-domestic or exotic animal into the state without the proper permits, a health certificate for each animal and a certificate from a veterinarian stating that the animal has been inspected.

Chicago hopes to host the 2016 Olympics, and the Chicago 2016 Committee is saddling up for the challenge. The Chicago 2016 Committee has announced the selection of Tempel Farms as the proposed site for the Olympic Equestrian Complex.

The American Shetland Pony is probably one of the most misunderstood breeds of horses. Most of us rode a "Shetland Pony" when we were kids and remember them as being mean and stubborn, when in fact they are very intelligent and easy to train.

Barrel racing is one of Equestrian Americas most popular pastimes.

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In a long road from the cloned sheep Dolly, there have been horses successfully cloned. Their famous donors are well known.

There's nothing quite like a good horse story - and sometimes the true ones are as engaging as fictional ones. For horse lovers who love to read there are many books of both types suitable as gifts.

The beauty we may see when we observe a magnificent and spirited being may sometimes blind us to the reality of it's danger and mysteries. Even so...the horse.

The history of the horse in England is inseparable from the history of the English people. Horses influenced the way England's early inhabitants worked, traveled, and fought. Many human factors influenced the bloodlines, size, and speed of the animals.

The Arabian horse has inspired artists, poets and colored many a dream, yet few know the ancient tales of this beautiful animal. Considered to be a gift from Allah, learn about the relationship between the Arabian horse and her Bedouin master.

The great Seabiscuit conquered thoroughbreds and captured the hearts of Americans during the Depressions.

Bats are an awesome, natural way to control bugs.

The arabian, regal, beautiful, ancient horse breed, why they are the best.

Their days as famous stallions and brood mares are over. While the public has forgotten many of them, they enjoy a happy retirement. They're the retired thoroughbreds at Old Friends near Lexington, KY.

For the second time in a year, Paul Cusson, of Cusson Commercial Properties, is requesting a zone change for the 5.40-acre former site of Turnpike Auto Wreckers at 88 Pond Meadow Road.

Derby and Preakness winner Charismatic was all heart during his racing career, and he produced several winners here in the US before being sent to his stallion career in Japan. Hopefully, he will produce foals who will give him a legacy worthy of his remarkable racing days.

Slaughter is a topic that divides even horse people. There is no easy solution to this issue, but everyone can do their part by at least not contributing to the problem.

Lexington, Kentucky is the second largest city in Kentucky and is the commercial center for the bluegrass country. Lexington has a rich cultural heritage centered around thoroughbred horses and tobacco.

You have decided that you want to start barrel racing. But just where do you start? First thing you need, is a decent barrel horse.