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Equine Guelph to Host Horse Behavior, Safety eWorkshop
March 10, 2013
The two-week online course will teach people more about best practices for handling horses safely.... Read More
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UK Launches Thoroughbred Worker Health and Safety Study
November 23, 2012
The goal of the study is to make jobs safe for workers on Thoroughbred farms.... Read More
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FEI Co-Sponsors Conference on Concussion in Sport
November 04, 2012
The conference covered updates on concussion studies from four years ago and how to keep athletes safe.... Read More
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Aging Farmers' Health and Safety
November 22, 2011
Farmers have high-stress and hard-laboring lifestyles, which researchers are trying to better understand.... Read More
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Trailer Safety Q&A
August 04, 2011
See answers to trailer safety questions we couldn't get to in the Healthy, Safe Trailering Ask the Vet LIVE.... Read More
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Riders4Helments to Host 2011 Helmet Safety Symposium
July 11, 2011
The helmet awareness campaign Riders4Helmets will be hosting the 2011 Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium ... Read More
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Quiz Tests Equestrians' Rider Safety
May 24, 2011
Are you aware of the potential accidents that could happen if you're not well-versed in the safety rules of... Read More
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USEF Passes New Safety Helmet Rules for Eventing and Dressage
January 26, 2011
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors during this year's annual meeting approved new helmet rules for riders in both eventing and dressage--just two weeks after dozens of stakeholders in equestrian sport met with the goal ... Read More
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Riders4Helmets to Host Helmet Safety Symposium
December 13, 2010
Riders4Helmets, the helmet awareness campaign founded by Jeri Bryant and equine health product SUCCEED Digestive Conditioning Program, will host a "by invitation only" Helmet Safety Symposium Jan. 8, at the White Horse Tavern in Wellington, Fla.,... Read More
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Cell Phone Safety Tips for Equestrians
December 11, 2010
Obtaining roadside assistance from USRider, the national provider of roadside emergency assistance for equestrians, is a piece of cake for its traveling members. They simply call the toll-free number on the back of their membership card. But ...... Read More
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Farm Safety Tips
September 01, 2010
How do you create the safest possible environment for your horses? First, remember you get what you pay for. When you equip your farm or pay board for your horse's living arrangements, investing in farm safety procedures can save a lot of expense... Read More
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Share Horse Safety Tips to Win Tickets to WEG
July 01, 2010
Saddle Up SAFELY, a program began by University of Kentucky HealthCare and UK College of Agriculture Equine Initiative and now including more than 30 medical and equine-related organizations, is giving away prizes in exchange for horse riding safety ... Read More
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Dressage Committee Strongly Recommends Safety Helmets
June 21, 2010
Following an accident in which Courtney King-Dye (USA) suffered serious head injuries in a schooling fall in Florida earlier this year, the FEI Dressage Committee strongly recommends that all riders wear properly fastened safety helmets when tr... Read More
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Horse Trailer Drivers: Signal for Safety
March 24, 2010
"Observing safe driving practices is important for everyone. Proper use of turn signals should be observed in any vehicle, however, it is critically important when trailering your horse," Cole said.... Read More
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Kids' Safety on the Horse Farm to be Covered at Canadian Event
October 15, 2009
Equine Guelph's youth program, EquiMania!, will be back at the Royal Agricultural Winter Fair Nov. 6-15 to teach kids about horse health care and safety in a fun, interactive setting. Safety will be a big theme at this year's EquiMania!.... Read More
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University of Kentucky Launches Rider Safety Awareness Campaign
October 13, 2009
Kentucky's first lady, Jane Beshear, and representatives from the University of Kentucky officially launched "Saddle Up Safely," a rider safety awareness campaign, at a press conference today. Led by UK HealthCare in response to the... Read More
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Hendra Virus Safety Tips for Horse Owners Released
September 11, 2009
The Queensland government has released a safety alert for horse owners following several cases of Hendra virus, a rare but potentially fatal zoonotic virus that can pass from horses to humans. <A... Read More
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Safety Tips for Horses Caught in Floods
January 13, 2009
In the wake of the recent flooding in the Pacific Northwest, Tomas Gimenez, Dr.Med.Vet, of Technical Large Animal Emergenc... Read More
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Horse Trailer Railroad Crossing Safety Brochure Available
July 17, 2008
The average freight train traveling at 55 mph takes a mile or more to stop--that's about the length of 18 football fields. So when a vehicle gets stuck on the tracks and a train is coming, the outcome is usually very bad for the vehicle, and... Read More
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Eventing Safety: The Question of Rider Fitness
June 26, 2008
Could the level of physical fitness a rider brings to the saddle, considered along with the stamina and strength of the equestrian athlete, impact the way the horse moves and performs during an event or race? Equestrian trainers and researchers... Read More
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Fire Prevention, Farm Safety Podcasts Available
May 21, 2008
Safety is a year-round business, but it becomes a top priority in the spring as farm owners and managers get more active in their stables and fields. To help remind horse owners of basic safety principles, the Equine Science Center at... Read More
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Safety for Horses During Hunting Season
September 13, 2007
Horse ownersoften worry about safety of their animals during hunting seasons, especially if the horse's color might be mistaken for a deer or other large game animal. Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can take to help distinguis... Read More
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Rider Safety to be Focus of British Horse Society Conference
June 20, 2007
The safety of riders, particularly expectant mothers and those who ride alone or work in isolated circumstances,will bethe focus of the British Horse Society's Biennial Safety Conference. Taking place September 15 at the Coventr... Read More
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Rolex: Safety Precautions in Place for Horses, Riders, and Spectators
May 01, 2007
The Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, sponsored by Farnam, is one of the most prestigious events in a potentially dangerous sport. An extensive medical support team for horses and humans works behind the scenes to keep the only four star event in the... Read More
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Farm Safety Symposium Goes "Back to Basics"
March 10, 2007
The annual Farm Safety Symposium will go "back to basics" in its 2007 edition Mar. 9 in Elizabethtown, Ky. The symposium will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Pritchard Community Center. Doors will open at 5 p.m. The symposium will run in... Read More
