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Trail Savvy: I Don’t Need All That Fancy Stuff

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Training at home leads to safety and control on the trail. Photo Courtesy Robert Eversole.

Trail Horses Need Training for Control and Safety I recently read one of Ty Evans’ reflections on training and the standards we should aim for with our animals. A sentiment he often hears is, “I don’t need any of that fancy stuff; I just want to go down the trail.” …

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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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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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