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Horse General
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Del Mar Racetrack Expansion Underway
With an eye toward Thoroughbred racing's prestigious Breeder's Cup, a roughly $5 million expansion of the turf course at the Del Mar racetrack kicked off on Friday, Sept 13.
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ARCR and Victory Riding Academy To Host Operation Free Ride Rodeo
Victory Riding Academy, Horses4Heroes and the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation are giving something back to all those that are serving or have served their country with Operation Free Ride Rodeo Sept. 21, 2013.
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Study Shows Human Leadership Traits Improve by Working with Horses
The before-and-after survey results showed there was an increase in the EQ scores of the intervention group that actively engaged with horses in all four competency areas when compared to the control group.
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Western Horseman and Barrel Horse News Sponsoring Cowboyville's Coverage
Western Horseman and Barrel Horse News are sponsoring the nightly television coverage of the barrel racing competition held annually in Las Vegas, Nev., and slated this year for Dec. 5-14.
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Dude Ranches Lead in EcoFriendly Tourism
Top 50 Ranches have taken a hands-on approach to what is now known as eco-tourism, an all-encompassing approach that benefits the environment, local community, guests and the ranch itself.
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Horse Trainer Musical Show Benefits Equine Guelph
A full house of 275 horse enthusiasts raised $1850 for Equine Guelph while watching Master horse trainer David Lichman perform his musical demonstration of natural horsemanship.
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Horses and Humans Research Board Focuses on Veterans
Horses and Humans Research Foundation has raised funds and awarded grants for seven rigorous, competitively awarded research projects investigating equine assisted therapyâs impact on the health and wellness of people with PTSD and TBI.
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Equine Guelph's EquiMania Is Huge Hit at Minnesota State Fair
EquiMania! which made an impact at its inaugural appearance at Minnesota State Fair is an interactive youth education program and exhibition designed to teach kids about horse health and safety.
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Keeneland's Yearling Auction Brings in Record Million-Dollar Sales
The final horse through the ring during Tuesdayâs second session of the 70th Keeneland September Yearling Sale sold for $1 million to become the fourth yearling of the day to bring seven figures.
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Man Arrested for Dumping Horse Carcasses in California
During the investigation, detectives worked with the UC Davis Veterinary Forensics Laboratory to track the DNA of one of the dead horses, and the lab came up with a match.