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Purina Animal Nutrition announces ambition for every horse in America to reach optimal body condition

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Dr. Mary Beth Gordon, PhD, Senior Director, Equine Technical Innovation at Purina, demonstrates how to use a weight tape.

Their new horse weight management challenge, Through Thick and Thin, seeks to empower owners to help their horses achieve and maintain healthy body condition and lifestyle Arden Hills, Minn. (November 11, 2024) – Purina Animal Nutrition announced today the launch of its new challenge, Through Thick and Thin, which seeks to …

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Power of the Pony: Heidi Nyland Melocco’s New Children’s Book Invites Youth to the Horse World

Power of the Pony

(Mead, CO) — Have a horse-loving kiddo on your Christmas shopping list? Check out the new children’s book, Power of the Pony, by equine journalist and photographer Heidi Nyland Melocco (co-authored with her daughter, Savannah). The book is a photographic tour of all things pony: the barn, arena, and show grounds. Children …

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New & Noteworthy: Amazon Faces Pressure Over Products Made from Donkey-Hide Gelatin

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Photo Courtesy Brook USA

Animal welfare advocates gathered at Amazon HQ2 to hand-deliver over 370,000 petition signatures demanding that Amazon ban the sale of ejiao, a gelatin made from donkey hides.  An estimated five million donkeys are killed every year to meet the growing demand for ejiao. This trade requires inhumane transportation conditions for …

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New & Noteworthy: The Muck Outscape Max Ankle Boots

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The Muck Outscape Max Ankle Boots

The Outscape Max for men and women is a high-performance, all-terrain boot ready to keep you dry, comfortable, and sure footed. Available in Mossy Oak Camouflage and solid colors, the boots feature 100% waterproof construction with a 10” collar opening for easy on/off coupled with a Muckskin upper offering reduced weight. The midsole is built …

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Why forage is the cornerstone of a working ranch horse’s diet

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Ranch horses need a forage-based diet for their health, energy and overall performance. Photo Credit Michael Miller/Texas A&M AgriLife.

Texas A&M AgriLife expert explains the importance of keeping forage as a main source of nutrition November 4, 2024 – by Alex Cozzitorto For ranch horses, a forage-based diet is not just a recommendation; it’s essential for their health, energy and overall performance. Understanding their unique digestive system helps highlight why forage …

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‘The Road to Casper’ celebrates the grit of two Texas A&M Rodeo Team stars

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Madalyn Richards ’24 practices breakaway roping at an arena near her home on Friday, Feb 16, 2024, in College Station, Texas. (Courtney Sacco/Texas A&M AgriLife)

Three-part video series, created by Texas A&M AgriLife Marketing and Communications, premieres Oct. 28 by Mamie Hertel “The Road to Casper” is a captivating three-part video series that follows the inspiring story of two Texas A&M College of Agriculture and Life Sciences students, Madalyn Richards ’25 and Gavin French ’25, on their journey to …

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Colorado Youth Compete at National Horse Judging Competition

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Colorado members and coaches representing CAHC/Region VIII and Colorado 4-H

Almost 100 youth from across the country competed at the U.S. Arabian & Half-Arabian National Championship Youth Judging Contest in Tulsa, Okla. with 20 representing Colorado organizations. The Colorado Arabian Horse Club (CAHC)/Region VIII Arabian Horse Association junior team were first in the halter division, third in performance and first …

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