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August(2) 2007


August 31, 2007

 
My Horse University 
 
In This Issue
News & Updates
Monthly e-Tip
Did you know...?
Quote of the Month
Photo of the Month
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News & Updates
Kathy Anderson 
FREE Live Web Presentation
Sept. 11, 2007, 7 PM EDT
My Horse University is excited to present a free live web presentation featuring Kathy Anderson from the University of Nebraska on the topic of horse selection and conformation. Come join us!


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e-Tips
In this issue of MHU e-fTips, we'll share with you some information and tips on keeping your horse healthy this fall if you plan to hit the trails. Also, do you know how many equine are in the world? We will share with you more information in the "Did you know...?" section about the distribution of equine around the globe.

Enjoy!

 


Monthly e-Tip

Fall Horse CareFall Vaccines
Fall is a popular time of the year to participate in activities such as showing or trail riding with our equine companions. However, it's important for your horse's safety to update and booster certain vaccines. If you enjoy trail riding, showing or keeping your horse healthy, it's a good idea to make sure your horse has been vaccinated for rabies.  Read on...


 



Did you know...?

Horse Around the World Equine were domesticated approximately 6,000 years ago and can be found throughout the world.  Since the domestication of horses and donkeys, people have been able to benefit in many ways such as, traveling to farther destinations (i.e. pioneers traveling west in America) or decreased their work load (i.e. donkeys carrying water in Sudan or goods to the market for farmers in Mexico). Read on...


 



Quote of the Month
"When you are on a great horse,
you have the best seat you will ever have."
~Sir Winston Churchill

 



Photo of the Month

Horse in Burma

Dr. Mel Yokoyama visiting a historic district in Burma and the only mode of transportation is by horse cart. Dr. Yokoyama is a professor in the Animal Science Department at Michigan State University.
Photo taken by Anna Yokoyama

 
We hope you enjoyed this issue of e-Tips from My Horse University. For the latest news on products, web presentations, and events, please visit www.myhorseuniversity.com.
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