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Horse General
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Strengthen the Horse Industry - Take the Reins
You may be surprised to know that there are over 9 million horses in the United States, based on a study done by the American Horse Council entitled the Economic Impact of the Horse Industry on the United States.
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Para-Equestrian Team Going to 2012 Paralympics
Thanks to the efforts of dedicated dressage members of the New England Dressage Association (NEDA), as well as dressage communities and enthusiasts all across the country, the United States is preparing to send a para-equestrian team to the 2012 London Pa
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PETA Takes On Horse Racing
In an article with the subheading "Racing to the Grave," PETA accuses the horse racing industry of extreme animal abuse because of general racing practices, the use of drugs, race fixing, injuries, and end of life practices that affect race horses, all f
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Kids Have Fun While Learning Horse Safety Online
Equine Guelph and its partners have developed an online program for kids that emphasizes learning about safety around horses including rider safety, safety around equipment and safety in the barn and outside.
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Attorney General Questions Horse Slaughter Bill
A bill that would require plaintiffs trying to halt horse slaughter facilities to post large bonds up front probably violates the state constitution, the attorney general says.
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Man Charged In Animal Abuse Case
A Molino man has been charged by the West Virginia State Attorneyâs Office in connection with 65 animals that were found starving in Molino last December.
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Death of Horse Rekindles Debate
The death of a horse in an Adelaide steeplechase has rekindled the debate on banning the controversial sport. The horse, Virvacity, stumbled on landing at a jump on the back straight during the second and final lap in the Von Doussa Steeplechase at the Oa
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Recreational Trails for Riding Horses Threatened
Federal Highway Administrationâs Recreational Trails Program (RTP), which provides funding for recreational trails throughout the country, including those used by equestrians, continues to be threatened.Â
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PATH Partners with Wounded Warriors
The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship Intl., a leader in equine-assisted activities and therapies, has partnered with Wounded Warrior Project to provide equine-assisted activities and therapies for WWP alumni.
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Intercollegiate Horse Show Assn Sponsored by NHRA
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) is proud to announce that the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) fully embraced its role as official sponsor for the IHSA Western Semi-Finals (March 24-25). The semi-finals lead up to the 2012 IHSA