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		<title>The fun of (drag) Foxhunting!</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/11/the-fun-of-drag-foxhunting/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 20:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[drag hunting]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[This wonderful video from the Green Mountain Hounds gives a very accurate portrayal of drag hunting &#8212; adrenalin, comraderie, tradition and lots of fun.

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		<title>Horses at Work</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/10/horses-at-work/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 11 Nov 2009 01:31:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[horses]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Logging]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[These four horses pulled this 31,480 foot load for a mile. The estimated weight of the sled and chains was 5 tons! I knew my horse didn&#8217;t work very hard, but really, those four horses just don&#8217;t look that big. (Anne River Logging Company)
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			<media:title type="html">It's hard to believe that these four horses can move these logs!</media:title>
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		<title>Measuring to ensure blanket fit.</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/09/measuring-to-ensure-blanket-fit/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 10 Nov 2009 01:36:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Horse care]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[grooming]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blanketing horse]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[horse blankets]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[measuring a blanket]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[Measure twice, cut once. It might be an axiom for carpenters, but it has some merit for horse owners too.
A properly fitted blanket can help keep your horse warm and dry during chilly winter months. A poorly fitting blanket either can cause rubs, restrict your horse&#8217;s movement, doesn&#8217;t keep your horse warm and dry, or [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=equineink.wordpress.com&blog=3091880&post=3709&subd=equineink&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Quality Road delays Breeders Cup by refusing to load.</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/08/quality-road-delays-breeders-cup-by-refusing-to-load/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 22:45:39 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Thoroughbred Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[horse racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breeders Cup]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Zenyatta]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[I knew that there had been some trouble before yesterday&#8217;s Breeders Cup but I didn&#8217;t find video of it until today. Zenyatta was sticky going into the starting gate but Quality Road threw a full blown tantrum.
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		<title>Zenyatta Wins Breeders Cup in a dramatic run from behind</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/07/zenyatta-wins-breeders-cup-in-a-dramatic-run-from-behind/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:28:28 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Thoroughbred Racing]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Breeders Cup]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mine that Bird]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[Zenyatta]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[This has been a great year for fillies. Today Zenyatta won her 14th straight race with an incredible run in the Breeders Cup coming from dead last in an amazing run. This was the first time she&#8217;d run in a mixed field and she kept her undefeated record.
Read more.
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		<title>Equine genome sequencing shows similarity to human genome.</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/equine-genome-sequencing-shows-similarity-to-human-genome/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 07 Nov 2009 03:35:56 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An international research team has found that the genome of the domestic horse, Equus caballus, has a structure remarkably similar to our own genome. The paper, &#8220;&#8221;Genome Sequence, Comparative Analysis, and Population Genetics of the Domestic Horse,&#8221; will be published in the Nov. 6 issue of the journal Science.&#8221; It is the first published report [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=equineink.wordpress.com&blog=3091880&post=3695&subd=equineink&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Do horse suffer from work-related burnout?</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/06/horses-suffer-work-related-burnou/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 06 Nov 2009 04:05:44 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Most of the horses I see lead pretty good lives. They work an hour or so 4-6 times per week and are pampered with supplements, massages, and cozy blankets. They have plenty to eat and are kept in plush accommodations.
There jobs may seem easy to us, who have to put up with work related stress [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=equineink.wordpress.com&blog=3091880&post=3624&subd=equineink&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Which equestrian helmets are the safest?</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/04/which-equestrian-helmets-are-the-safest/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 05 Nov 2009 03:11:55 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Rider Safety]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[Yesterday I talked about the importance of regularly replacing your helmet since the protective materials degrade over time. Today, I&#8217;m going to address the issue of safety testing.
Once you&#8217;ve made the decision to buy a new helmet, you probably want to know which helmets offer the most protection. An absolute answer is harder to come [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=equineink.wordpress.com&blog=3091880&post=3669&subd=equineink&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>When was the last time you bought a new helmet?</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/03/when-was-the-last-time-you-bought-a-new-helmet/</link>
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		<pubDate>Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:03:42 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Helmets are perishable. They look pretty rugged but after a few years they start to deteriorate. You wear them (hopefully) every time you ride and they get hot and sweaty. You might leave one in the trunk of your car where it&#8217;s baked by the sun, or maybe you&#8217;ve dropped your helmet on the barn [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=equineink.wordpress.com&blog=3091880&post=3658&subd=equineink&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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		<title>Now that&#8217;s a beautifully braided mane</title>
		<link>http://equineink.wordpress.com/2009/11/01/now-thats-a-beautifully-braided-mane/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 02 Nov 2009 00:16:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>lizgoldsmith</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Equine photography]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[When I used to event I always used to braid my horse&#8217;s mane with button braids. My horse at the time, Bogie, had a thick neck and the braids just complemented him. Plus, they were quick and easy. I would braid him when we got to the event so he looked neat.
However, the braiding jobs [...]<img alt="" border="0" src="http://stats.wordpress.com/b.gif?host=equineink.wordpress.com&blog=3091880&post=3643&subd=equineink&ref=&feed=1" />]]></description>
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			<media:title type="html">This is hands down the best running braid I've every seen. It helps that the horse is stunning.</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Close up of a continental braid.</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">Another fabulous running braid.</media:title>
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			<media:title type="html">This photo by Tim Flach is one of my favorites.</media:title>
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