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  The Equine Touch
Equine Touch is a non-diagnostic, noninvasive, energy and connective soft tissue discipline which works at a complete holistic level; that is, it addresses the equine as a whole without paying any particular attention to any named problem as such.
On a practical level Equine Touch consists of a series of gentle vibrational moves performed over specific points in specific chreographed patterns, some of which may be interspersed with observation periods to allow the equine to recognizes and process the effects of these subtle procedures.
Equine Touch was originally developed in its rudiments in Scotland by Jock Ruddock who acknowledges the inspirational influence of Tom Bowen in the pioneering stages of his human discipline ‘Vibromuscular Harmonization Technique ’ from which the foundation for the Equine Touch was initially transposed.
www.theequinetouch.com   (1273 words)

  
 Book Reviews from Equine Research Inc.   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Equine Research, Inc. is known for its thorough presentations of various aspects of horse care.
Although text is important for a more complete understanding of equine conformation and anatomy, the book is as much a visual presentation as a written one.
Equine body parts are addressed individually and as parts of body systems.
www.equine-research-inc.com /reviews.htm   (990 words)

  
 The Project - from White Horse Equine Ethology Project   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
However, with the passing of the millennia, humans have established a traditional methodology for dealing with equines and, under the weight of centuries of habit and custom much of our understanding of the nature of the horse has been lost, often in favor of what is most convenient for the human owner.
Finally, as a result, and through no fault of their own, the equine workforce was dispersed, friendships sundered, and the stables closed.
The development of an Equine culture, that may to some extent be unique to this group, has allowed the group size to rise to 24 individuals while still maintaining very high levels of social integration.
www.equine-behavior.com /TheProject.htm   (2629 words)

  
 North Dakota Equine Activity Liability Statute
Summary: This North Dakota statute provides that an equine activity sponsor or an equine professional is not liable for an injury to or the death of a participant engaged in an equine activity and no participant may maintain an action against an equine activity sponsor or professional.
"Engages in an equine activity" means a person who rides, trains, drives, or is a passenger upon an equine, whether mounted or unmounted, and does not mean a spectator in equine activity or a person who participates in the equine activity but does not ride, train, drive, or ride as a passenger upon an equine.
Riding, inspecting, or evaluating an equine belonging to another whether or not the owner has received some monetary consideration or other thing of value for the use of the equine or is permitting a prospective purchaser of the equine to ride, inspect, or evaluate the equine; and
www.animallaw.info /statutes/stusndst53_10_01.htm   (478 words)

  
 Equine Massage Therapy Questions & Answers
With unique problems where the horse is responding adversely to their riders request a equine massage therapist can frequently find problems on the horse that might be aggravated with new saddle, rider, or new type of movement.
Private owner equine massage training is a service we provide nationwide for owners who would like to learn to give their own animals additional therapy.
If you have concerns about whether or not equine massage is appropriate for your animal, please consult your vetrinarian for medical authorization prior to scheduling your equine massage therapy treatment.
www.equine-massage-therapy.com /equine-massage-faqs.html   (856 words)

  
 Equine Cushings Cure
Equine Cushings disease is caused by a tumor in the pituitary gland, which is responsible for the production and regulation of hormones.
Symptoms include a long, shaggy coat that does not shed, excessive drinking and urination, laminitis, a tendency for recurring infections in the hoof (foot abscesses), and a loss of muscle mass, especially along the topline and rump.
A: This is probably the second most important ingredient in the “Equine Cushings diet.” I forgot to mention it in the newsletter.
www.equine-rescue.com /equine-cushings.html   (2563 words)

  
 Equine Sciences Fact Sheet
The equine studies program includes course work in equestrian styles, nutrition and physiology, selection and management of the horse enterprise.
Minor -- The choice of a minor in equine studies offers the student diversity in his or her educational program while preparing the participant for recreational endeavors involving horsemanship.
Equine studies students are qualified to become involved in many diverse occupations.
www.ndsu.edu /ndsu/academic/factsheets/ag/equine.shtml   (452 words)

  
 Elsevier: Equine Behavior: McGreevy
Equine Behavior: A Guide for Veterinarians and Equine Scientists is the quintessential reference for all who really want to know what makes horses tick.
Equine physicians, trainers, handlers and owners all need to be students of equine behavior, because the first sign of a problem is often a change in behavior.
Observations on equine behaviour have been conducted for centuries and today there is greater inquiry from horse owners for information to understand more fully the behaviour of equines.
www.us.elsevierhealth.com /product.jsp?isbn=0702026344   (766 words)

  
 Equine Classes
A systematic approach to evaluating the equine by visual inspection is taught in Equine Evaluation along with the opportunity to speak in public and to defend ideas and opinions verbally.
Equine Training allows students to participate in actual handling and training of horses while studying the science of behavior.
Also available in the equine emphasis are various independent studies, undergraduate research projects and special studies in which a student or group of students may pick a topic of particular interest relevant to horses and explore that topic in depth.
www.equine.vt.edu /equclass.html   (383 words)

  
 Equine
Now belatedly equine researchers have slowly come to the same conclusions that human scientists had reached by 1970.
The third International Conference on equine physiology reinforced the opinion that high-speed treadmills have come of age, enabling research and the building of race level fitness in the thoroughbred horse.
It is inconceivable that the same technology would not be used with the equine industry as the human and equine have at least 95% of the genetic code in common.
www.footbridge-lodge.com /equine.htm   (1657 words)

  
 Sculptor.Org - Horses and Sculpture, Equine Sculptors
She is considered one of the top equine artists and fast becoming well known in the wildlife sculpture field.
Equine Art by Lynda Sappington "Lynda Sappington's work is in collections across the country, and has been in galleries from California to Ohio.
Anita Watts Sculptor of Bronze Equine Sculpture Anita is known for her realistic bronze sculpture that captures the lively interaction between people of all ages with horses, dogs, plus a variety of pets and wildlife.
www.sculptor.org /Equine   (4294 words)

  
 Arkansas Equine Activity Liability Statute
Citation: A.C.A. Summary: This Arkansas statute provides that an equine activity sponsor or an employee of an equine activity sponsor shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
(a)(1) Except as provided in subdivision (a)(2) of this section, an equine activity sponsor or an employee of an equine activity sponsor shall not be liable for an injury to or the death of a participant resulting from the inherent risks of equine activities.
Under Arkansas law, an equine activity sponsor is not liable for an injury to, or the death of, a participant in equine activities resulting from the inherent risk of equine activities.
www.animallaw.info /statutes/stusarst16_120_202.htm   (606 words)

  
 One Day Equine Assessment Clinic - Maureen Rogers, Equine Consultant
Her equine clients include various performance horses, dressage, eventers, hunter/jumpers, racehorses, barrel racers, and pleasure horses.
She works in conjunction with veterinarians, equine dentists, trainers, physiotherapists, and horse owners throughout the United States, Europe and Australia who seek out Ms.
Rogers for her expertise in equine assessment, rehab therapy and craniosacral skills.
www.equinecraniosacral.com /assessment.html   (186 words)

  
 Equine Craniosacral Workshops - Maureen Rogers, Equine Consultant
Equine CranioSacral (ECS) work is a holistic healing practice which uses extremely light finger pressure to optimize body movement.
Equine CranioSacral Workshops offers classes, lectures and private consultations which combine an analytical with the intuitive approaches of CranioSacral methods for horses.
The Equine CranioSacral Workshops class series is designed to equip the student practitioner with the skills necessary to practice equine craniosacral work at a deeper, more intuitive level than that of technique.
www.equinecraniosacral.com   (176 words)

  
 What's New at Equine Craniosacral Workshops - Maureen Rogers, Equine Consultant
This class is designed for practitioners and will look at the craniosacral system of the horse- brain, spinal cord, cranial nerves and facial connection of the horse.
This video has been compiled by equine massage therapists who were distressed at the huge numbers of horses they were being called to treat whose problems stemmed from ill fitting saddles.
Equine back muscles play a major role in their locomotion.
www.equinecraniosacral.com /new.html   (591 words)

  
 ANSC and NUTR - Equine Program
The Equine Program's outstanding physical facilities are complemented by a strong, science-based curriculum taught by an experienced and talented faculty.
The Lou and Lutza Smith Equine Center which houses brood mares, young stock and stallions and includes laboratory and artificial insemination rooms as well as classrooms, conference space and student housing.
Equines: The University owns approximately 26 school horses to accommodate riders of all abilities in the ANSC 402 Horsemanship classes.
www.equine.unh.edu   (763 words)

  
 Equine Reproduction
CEM is a highly contagious sexually transmissible disease of horses that was last identified in an outbreak in the general equine population of the USA in 1997, although several cases have been identified in quarantine at the time of importation since then.
Cryozootech, the equine cloning pioneers have announced the birth of E.T.Cryozootech-Stallion, born on 2nd June 2006.
This presentation can be viewed in streaming video in the agricultural session of February 28th 2006 by going to the streaming video section of the TN House of Representatives (the link is in the drop down section under "committee meetings" as "Agriculture - 02/28/06" and is towards the end of the presentation).
www.equine-reproduction.com   (3058 words)

  
 Home   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
Equine Massage Therapy was and is used to produce a freedom and ease of motion as well as ease m
The benefits of Equine Massage are many, including improved range of motion and length of stride, a decrease in behavioral and performance difficulties such as refusal to pick up or maintain a lead and bending.
Not only can Equine Sports Massage Therapy help to relieve problems, but just as importantly it is intended as a preventative measure to keep these problems from occurring in the first place.
www.equinekneads.com   (193 words)

  
 Equine Affaire - W. Springfield, Massachusetts
The 9th annual Equine Affaire in the Northeast will be held at the Eastern States Exposition and will have something to offer to horse enthusiasts of all ages, all breed persuasions, all levels of expertise, and all equine disciplines.
Equine Affaire will host the largest trade show of any horse expo in the East and feature hundreds of the nation's leading equine-related retailers and manufacturers.
Equine Affaire will be the best place to shop for all of your horse-related needs.
www.equineaffaire.com /massachusetts/index.html   (498 words)

  
 Equine Rescue Network Incorporated - ERNi
ERNi was organized in the State of Maryland to prevent the abuse of equines through education and by supporting and fostering the growth and effectiveness of equine rescue organizatons throughout the United States.
Equine Heroes is devoted to stories of famous and not so famous equines, designed to invite people into the varied world of horses while gently introducing them to the concept of equine rescue.
She will be sadly missed by her many friends and associates in the fields of equine rescue, animal welfare, and especially wild horse and burro issues.
www.equinenet.org   (260 words)

  
 Autism Spectrum Alternative Program for Autistic Childern, Family, with Horses, Equine, Art Therapy, Donations
ASAP is proven to be the quickest, most effective and safest way possible to take a child from where he is today to the potentiality of where he could be tomorrow.
Our equine facilitated sensory integration program provides families with tools and techniques to encourage and develop open communication between the children, their parents, their community, and the world.
By using equine facilitated therapy and nature, our goal is to offer inexpensive, non-invasive, natural alternative to autism and other behavior challenges that can fit into anyone's lifestyle.
www.asapranch.org   (494 words)

  
 Equine
The disease was thrust into the limelight of industry attention following a 1984 epidemic on a large number of Thoroughbred breeding farms in Kentucky.
It is an acute, contagious viral disease known to affect horses and other members of the equid family only.
Like influenza and rhinopneumonitis, it is considered primarily a viral infection of the equine respiratory tract.
www.aphis.usda.gov /vs/nahps/equine/eva   (115 words)

  
 NDJA - Jersey Equine
Equine is the third largest sector of New Jersey agriculture.
There are 81,000 acres of farmland associated with the equine industry.
The industry, not including purse and stake payments, contributed $109 million to the state’s economy in 2004.
www.jerseyequine.nj.gov   (58 words)

  
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A study of the anatomy, physiology and dynamics of the horse as it affects athletic potential and performance.
The equine research program of the Animal Science Department at the University of Florida was initiated in 1971.
The mechanical properties of equine third metacarpals as affected by age.
www.animal.ufl.edu /ott/EqSci.htm   (2526 words)

  
 Equine Post: Horses, equine information, sale horses   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
EquinePost.com is a resource center for equine enthusiasts, featuring articles and information about horses and their equine cousins, horses for sale, a directory of websites about horses, and a shopping center where you can buy unique equine gifts and products for horses.
The word "equine" makes most of us think "horse." It's easy to understand why; horses are certainly the most familiar (and usually the most favored) equine species, with a long history of service in the world of human beings.
Each equine is genetically very similar all other members of the genus.
www.equinepost.com   (1320 words)

  
 Three Veterinarians Elected to International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame - EquineOnly.net
Brookfield, Wis.— Immense knowledge of equine health issues and an equally remarkable willingness to share their know-how distinguish the newest inductees to the International Equine Veterinarians Hall of Fame.
A recognized leader in equine surgery, Wheat is regarded as an innovator and is credited with starting a special horseshoeing program in the 1960s to give veterinary students an opportunity to learn about hoof care from knowledgeable farriers.
The Hall of Fame voting was conducted among 14 equine veterinarians previously elected to the hall and 92 members of the International Horseshoeing Hall of Fame.
www.equineonly.net /forums/showthread.php?p=180#post180   (559 words)

  
 Horse - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
In general, to be a pony the equine in question must stand 14.2hh or lower at the withers.
However, these words have developed a separate meaning in the context of equine description, with the "hot-bloods", such as race horses, exhibiting more sensitivity and energy, while the "cold-bloods" are heavier, calmer creatures such as the draft giants.
Hot bloods Arabian horses, whether originating on the Arabian peninsula or from the European studs (breeding establishments) of the 18th and 19th centuries, gained the title of "hot bloods" for their temperament, characterized by sensitivity, keen awareness, athleticism, and energy.
en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Equine   (5736 words)

  
 EquineSite.com - Rescue
Equine rescues and shelters interested in submitting a Featured Horse available for adoption, please e-mail louisa@equinesite.com This is a free service for registered non-profits.
Equine rescues and shelters interested in submitting a Featured Foal available for adoption, please e-mail louisa@equinesite.com This is a free service for registered non-profits.
She was bought off of the truck which was headed for a slaughterhouse and brought to Ohio Equine Rescue.
www.equinesite.com /rescue.htm   (1139 words)

  
 UC Davis Center For Equine Health   (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-13)
As part of the School of Veterinary Medicine, we are dedicated to advancing the health, well-being, performance and veterinary care of horses through research, education and public service.
To accomplish our mission, we provide academic leadership and serve as the organizational umbrella under which equine research is funded and conducted at UC Davis and at California State University campuses.
Photographs on this site are the property of the Center for Equine Health and, in some cases, are copyrighted by individuals.
www.vetmed.ucdavis.edu /ceh/DEFAULT.HTM   (200 words)

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