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New year brings new life to
horse industry with opening
of processing plant
By Gayle Smith

The beginning of a new year, may also be a new beginning for the horse industry as several states look at the possibility of opening a horse processing plant. From the east coast to the west coast, states are vying to be the first state to open a new plant.
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Rabies in horses
By Heather Smith Thomas

Rabies is one of the most feared of all diseases because it can occur in all warm-blooded animals and is always fatal. This is an uncommon disease in horses and cattle, but occurs sporadically in these species when wildlife cases increase.
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Horsemanship for older riders
By Heather Smith Thomas

Most riding instructors teach children or young adults. A different kind of class is taught by Susan Dudasik of Misfit Farms, Salmon, Idaho. She helps older riders learn for the first time, or ride again after a bad experience leaves them with fear and insecurity.
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Other Articles of Interest

Click here to see the Table of Contents for the February 2012 issue.
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News And Notes
Into The Sunset, Words of Encouragment
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From The Professionals
Ask The Vet, Julie Goodnight, Arena Exercises
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Just For Fun
Dog Patch, Fergus, Recipe of the Month
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