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Champion Shavings Warns of Potential Market Shortages

Champion Shavings Warns of Potential Market Shortages

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Orangeville, Ontario – Champion Shavings, the North American leader in bagged shavings for equine and livestock use, is warning of potential upcoming shortages due to a downturn in the lumber market.

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A Fabulous Alex Picov Memorial Futurity

A Fabulous Alex Picov Memorial Futurity

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AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 23, 2024 - The $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity, the richest race at Ajax Downs, came down to inches with the filly HAD TO BE FABULOUS winning the exciting photo finish over PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND at the end of the 400-yard dash for 2-year-olds.

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Strong field assembled for $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity this Wednesday

Strong field assembled for $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity this Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, OCTOBER 22, 2024 - Sarah Wincikaby's talented 2-year-old NIIGAANII will meet nine other top juveniles in Wednesday's $77,220 Alex Picov Memorial Futurity at Ajax Downs, one of this country's richest Quarter Horse races. The Futurity, at a challenging 400 yards, is race eight on a big nine-race card that gets underway at 12:55 p.m.

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Slide Joint Care - Game Changing Joint Care

Slide Joint Care - Game Changing Joint Care

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As the developer of Equi-Block® and LaKOTA®, as well as the co-developer of Magic Cushion®, SLIDE™ founder Rick Stewart knows a thing or two about treating joint problems.

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Ontario Ranch Roping Association News

Ontario Ranch Roping Association News

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Ranch Roping is a rebirth of the roots of cowboy culture. This rebirth honours the Spanish traditions of excellence in horsemanship and livestock handling practices. The sport of Ranch Roping is gaining popularity.

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How Equine-Only Feed Producers Can Protect Your Horse

How Equine-Only Feed Producers Can Protect Your Horse

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When it comes to feeding your horse, providing them the wrong feed can have catastrophic consequences. One of the most dangerous threats commonly found in livestock feed is a class of medications called ionophores. Ionophores like monensin are intended to promote growth and prevent diseases in cattle, poultry, and ruminants.

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Mary N Mae’s Tack N Feed opens in Port Colborne

Mary N Mae’s Tack N Feed opens in Port Colborne

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Mary N Mae’s Tack N Feed has opened in Port Colborne and welcomed customers on Friday, September 13th, 2024. An official grand opening is coming in October.

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Karate-Kicking Equine Inspires Young Audiences to Explore and Embrace New Experiences

Karate-Kicking Equine Inspires Young Audiences to Explore and Embrace New Experiences

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NEW YORK — In the delightful children’s book, The Adventures of Kumakawa: The Horse That Will Try Anything – Today It’s Karate, readers meet Kumakawa, a once successful and very real racehorse named after Tetsuya Kumakawa, a famous ballet dancer.

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Study Finds Ahiflower® Oil Works As Well As Fish Oil For Joint Health

Study Finds Ahiflower® Oil Works As Well As Fish Oil For Joint Health

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New research in the European Journal of Nutrition has published results finding that Ahiflower® oil has comparable anti-inflammatory efficacy as fish oil for rheumatoid arthritis (RA) symptoms at the same low daily intakes.

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Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

Battle of the Breeds, Snow Moose Headline Ajax Downs Wednesday

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AJAX DOWNS, SEPTEMBER 17, 2024 -   The seventh edition of AJAX DOWNS' popular BATTLE OF THE BREEDS races kicks off the September 18 card of Quarter Horse racing going as the first race with a 12:55 post time. Also racing on Wednesday is reigning Horse of the Year SNOW MOOSE in the Gridiron Gallop and in the seventh race, stakes winner and top sire MARYLAND MAGIC makes his 2024 debut.

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