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Horseman's Paradise
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Horseman's paradise is as close as CATT in Ramona
Matt Deskovick is in a hurry. The founder and owner of CATT Farm and
Ranch Supply in Ramona has a rodeo to attend.
For the horseman, contractor and store owner, there is no one who can
understand the needs of a horse-person better than another
horse-person.
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Overland Mail Re-enacts Trek to Vallecito Stage Station
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Overland Mail Re-enacts Trek to Vallecito Stage Station
One hundred and fifty years ago, in August 1857, the first Overland
Mail left San Antonio, Texas, bound for San Diego, Calif.
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Breed of the Month - Thoroughbred
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
"Eclipse first and the rest nowhere," Capt. Denis O'Kelly remarked in 1769 as the colt, named for the year of the eclipse in which he was born, outstripped the rest of the pack by 240 yards.
Unbeaten in all 18 of his matches, Eclipse not only dominated the racing world in his time, but continues to influence the Thoroughbred world today.
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Horses and Rattlesnake Bites
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Frontiersmen feared rattlesnake bites for good reason: They could make
you very sick and kill your horse.
Horses are particularly vulnerable to bites because, unlike humans,
they are driven by curiosity, they lower their heads to investigate the
snake and are struck by the snake
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Life after the Racetrack
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
This is the first of a two-part series.
I watched the ribby dark horse, lathered from head to toe, spring into
the nearest corner and start circling madly. His companion, a small
gold bay, was unmoved, casually strolling along the railing,
investigating the ground with his lips
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Neonatal and Postpartum Emergencies
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
We are in the middle of foaling season, and many of the veterinary
appointments are related to the new bundles of joy. Along with the
irresistible neonates come new problems and issues.
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Acupuncture: Another tool in the equine toolbox
Wednesday, May 02, 2007
Horses in western society are reaping the benefits of a traditional
Chinese medicine that has been around for over 5,000 years.
Acupuncture as a way of treating horses is spreading rapidly, and area
veterinarians are using it to assist in their treatment of large
animals.
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Avoiding mistakes and gaining confidence
Tuesday, May 01, 2007
Welcome back, and thanks for tuning in again.
The last time we got together, we talked about making, and sticking to,
a plan. As mentioned before, but worth repeating, is that this one
single concept will go farther than anything else in making you an
effective trainer (teacher).
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Improving your relationship with your horse
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
Simplicity and consistency. Remember those two most important words? Simplicity so that the horse can understand us, and consistency so that he may learn to trust us.
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Test horses for equine infectious anemia
Wednesday, April 04, 2007
APHIS, the Animal and Plant Inspection Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, suggests steps to prevent and reduce the risk of infection with equine infectious anemia (EIA)
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The history behind the powerful and graceful Lipizzan
4/4/2007 3:00:00 PM
Balancing your career with horse ownership
4/4/2007 3:00:00 PM
By Sarah Montrowl
Del Mar show showcases Arabian's beauty, versatility
4/4/2007 3:00:00 PM
Horses: Make a career of them
4/4/2007 3:00:00 PM
Scientists look for West Nile virus immunity gene
4/4/2007 2:00:00 PM
62nd Annual Del Mar National Horse Show
4/2/2007 4:00:00 PM
Hoof Specialist Turns Horse Care Upside Down
4/2/2007 2:00:00 AM
Equine Corner: Get Ready to Show
4/1/2007 5:00:00 PM
By Dr. Corine Selders
Tips for foaling season
4/1/2007 1:00:00 PM
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