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  •   The Horn Fly Where do all of these nasty flies come from?  These little guys are half the size of the stable fly which Horn flies can bother horses the most blood suck their diet from the back and belly of the horses.  They will remain on their host day and night.  But the most important fact is that they are breeding in freshly deposited manure during hot and humid weather [...]

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    Horse Fly photo by Jim Kalisch, University of Nebraska It's that time of year.  The weather is getting cooler for trail riding.  So, guess who arrives late summer, the Horse Fly?  Now, he is that big guy, one of the world's largest flies and with 350 species of fly in the North Americas we have to be specific. We know this pest as she, yes the female, bites with a bayonet-like mouth [...]

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      American Equestrian Trade Association show Maybe you have wondered why your tack store or feed store is choosing some products that you like over others.  How do they acquire all of the catalogues of the companies with which they do business?  AETA, http://www.aeta.us puts on huge trade shows through the year and encourages ATEA members to register as buyers and to attend the show free [...]

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    Alexandra the animal lover This is a true family story about a girl who loves horse and who resides in England. 48 horses and riders started the Golden Button Race of the Ledbury Hunt, Jan. 15 2011 in England.  The challenge to the horse and rider in this race is breathtaking.  And, one poor chap lost his horse too close to the Severn River that day.  As can happen, a horse in[...]

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    6 Labradors, three yellow and three black This is the beginning of life in the big world.  It is not just the canine beginning of life but it is the beginning of life for a person  with difficulties mentally or physically who will benefit from canine assistance.  The careful breeding, nurturing and training by many volunteers is the first ingredient in a successful service dog development. [...]

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