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Prepare for Equine Safety as Hurricane Irene Approaches
As Hurricane Irene moves toward the Atlantic Coast, the American Association of Equine Practitioners alerts horse owners and veterinary professionals to take precautionary steps for equine safety this season.
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Montana Barn Fire Kills 20 Horses
A barn with 20 horses inside became engulfed in flames early Monday morning. According to reports, none of the horses escaped. The barn belongs to High Plains Stables and is a boarding facility housed 30 horses altogether.
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Little Girl's Rescue Pony Lost
The Rogers family is devastated that their young daughterâs pony has run off in an unfamiliar place. While on vacation in Rappahannock County, the girl was hand-grazing the mare that was wearing a red halter when the small brownish horse got away and ra
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Homes Found for Rescued Miniature Horses
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aanimals Nevins-Farm has announced that three of the 19 miniature horse rescued last month from desperate conditions on a small farm in West Boylston have gone to new homes.Â
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Young Writers Wild Horse Stories Wanted
American Horse Publications (AHP) member Valerie Ormond will be a sponsor and a judge for Voice For The Horseâs first childrenâs writing competition this fall.Â
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New DOL Rule Affects Horse Industry Today
This new H-2B rule which goes into effect today, April 23, 2012, will make significant changes to the way the H-2B program operates for all employers including those in the horse industry.
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Poker Tournament Assists Horsemen
The Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), a national nonprofit that assists horsemen during a time of need, will host its third annual âPlay it Forwardâ Poker Tournament on Sept. 15, 8 â 11 p.m., at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The tour
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Lukas, Worlds Smartest Horse, Scores Again
Lukas, the Worldâs Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record Holder (âMost numbers identified by a horse in one minute: 19), has been featured in Prestige Magazine.
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Lost Rescue Pony Found!
Debi Metcalfe, Stolen Horse International/NetPosse has informed us that Mercy, the lost rescue pony has been found. Exact details are not available, but a reward of $250 was paid by the Rogers family for the successful rescue and return of the horse to t
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New Site with Info about Horses in Need Launches
Today, the Equine Network launched Ahomeforeveryhorse.com, a new online source for content about Americaâs horses in need of care and shelter. The site is part of A Home For Every Horse on Equine.com, a collaboration of The Equine Network and The Americ