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Konik Ponies in Scottish Conservation

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The Loch of Strathbeg reserve in Aberdeenshire Scotland has begun to use eight rare ‘Konick’ horses to manage and improve it’s wetland habitats for birds. Now, thanks to the grazing habits of these horses, the machines can be ditched and an au naturel approach to habitat management adopted.

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How a Farrier can treat a horse with club foot

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A Farrier is a professional with a very unique set of skills, they are able to care for and treat ailments found in hoofed animals including horses, ponies and some other animals. This act was created to ensure proper care is provided to horses by eliminating unskilled people from attempting to shoe them.

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GUYANA–Simply Delicious Birding!

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A vicero gets his horse ready to look for giant anteaters. No matter how many times I see this bird, I still find myself saying, “Smoking Ponies…that’s a stonker of a bird!”. Giant anteaters are just one of the wildlife highlights of the Rupununi. Giant river otters are often seen on boat excursions from Karanambu Ranch.

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Five Famous First Pets

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Macaroni the pony. Kennedy’s family owned many pets, including a horse, which was a present to 5 year-old Caroline Kennedy. Caroline often rode the horse around the White House lawn. First Pet, 1789-1791): In addition to horses and hound dogs, George Washington owned a parrot. First Pet, 1963): John F. Polly the parrot.

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