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Kentucky Lawmakers Told Horse Industry in Crisis
Kentucky lawmakers got a peek inside the checkbook of racehorse owners and small Thoroughbred breeders last week. The numbers were bleak.
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Missy Wryn Featured as Horse Whisperer by Alaska Airlines
According to a news release from Missy Wryn, she is being recognized as the horse whisperer for the Alaska Airlines Horizon edition. She states, "I am honored and humbled to have been chosen as the horse whisperer for Alaska Airlines Horizon edition Anima
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National Reining Horse Assn Extends Oklahoma Contract
The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has signed a Letter of Agreement, extending the current contract for their NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show. The event will remain at State Fair Park, in Oklahoma City, thro
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National UK Equine Health Survey 5-11 May 2013
The National Equine Health Survey (NEHS) is run by Blue Cross, in partnership with the British Equine Veterinary Association. Introduced in 2010 and now an annual fixture, it is a quick and easy online snapshot survey that is helping to discover more abou
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NEDA Providing Dressage Volunteer Training
Volunteers are the backbone of most dressage shows, and thanks to the efforts of the New England Dressage Association (NEDA) led effort, in conjunction with other Region 8 GMOs, potential volunteers will now have the chance to receive training in some of
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New Animal Disease Traceability Program in Effect 3/11/2013
Effective today, March 11, 2013, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) has instituted its Animal Disease Traceability Program (ADTP) to improve its ability to trace livestock, including horses, in the event of a disease outbreak. The new system applie
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New England Dressage Assn to Provide USDF Year-End Award Plaques
The New England Dressage Association (NEDA) is a strong supporter of the equestrian community, and recently the organization stepped forward to show its dedication to dressage riders everywhere. The NEDA Board of Directors voted to donate funds to the USD
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New Farrier Association Launched
The American Association of Professional Farriers (AAPF) was launched on January 1 by ten well-known US and Canadian farriers, most of whom have been involved in governance and policy making in other farrier organizations.
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New Rules for Importation of Horses
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) is making final its interim rule regarding the importation of horses from countries affected with contagious equine metritis (CEM).
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New Year's Tips To Help Horse Owners Save Money
Keeping a horse can be an expensive endeavor. It can take some thinking, but with creativity, it is possible to provide good horse care without completely emptying your bank account.