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Ivory Pal - A Compelling Story for People Who Care About Horses
Ivory Pal: Born to Fly Higher ~ beyond the blue ribbons - is a story that takes us into the world of horse soring to meet a beautiful horse that, in spite of ill treatment by those who should know better, comes back to be an incredible inspiration for eve
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Swedish Morgan Horse Assn Granted Reciprocity
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Board of Directors voted unanimously at its February 2012 meeting to grant International Reciprocity to the Swedish Morgan Horse Association (SMHA), effective April 1, 2012.
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Is Your Horse a Rightie or a Leftie?
An article by the Kentucky Equine Research [no-glossary] team addresses the issue of side dominance in horses which is similar to the human preference for being right-handed or left-handed. According to research, a horse is also commonly a little stronger
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Horse Rescued from Septic Tank
AÂ 34-year-old quarter horse fell into a septic tank in north east Portland , Oregon on Monday, March 26, 2012, and was left with only her head showing above ground level.
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Standardbred Registry Supporting Horse Rescue Initiative
The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has signed on as a sponsor of the 8th annual Equine Extravaganza, a three day horse expo to be held November 2 â 4 in Richmond, Virginia.Â
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American Miniature Horse Assn Hits Milestone
 Itâs Official! The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) recently registered its 200,000th horse. AMHA member Sheri Lykken of Shortview Miniatures in Whitesboro, Texas is the lucky owner of the horse that pushed AMHAâs registrations to unsu
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Whole Horse Training Empowers Troubled Youths
Missy Wrynâs Training the Whole Horse® is rapidly spreading among parents of adjudicated youth that working with horses is not just about riding, but teaches healthy boundaries, mindfulness, body language and the value of positive reinforcement. âW
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Congress Joins Forces to Block Farm Labor Laws
Republicans and Democrats are joining forces and have stepped up their efforts to block new rules from the Obama administration that would limit the work younger people can do on farms. They are opposing the new regulations in the name of family farmers
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Construction Begins on Equine Complex at Texas A & M
With a turn of the shovel, Phase 1 construction has started on the new Texas A&M Equine Complex. At a total cost of $80 million when completed, the new complex will provide a home for equine science education, research and outreach.
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Flood of Abandoned Donkeys Continues
The nation's biggest donkey rescue group, Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue, Â says that since March 2011, it has taken in nearly 800 donkeys abandoned in Texas, where ranchers mainly used the animals to guard their herds. Many of the cattle and goats hav