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American Horse Slaughter Prevention Bill
The Humane Society of the United States applauds U.S. Reps. Dan Burton, R-Ind., and Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., for introducing H.R. 2966, the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act of 2011, a bipartisan measure that will end the export and inhumane killing
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Crews Doing Wild Horse Roundup Need Training
Horse protection advocates see the report of an internal review of this summer's wild horse roundup as a first step in preventing roundup crews from treating wild horses and foals in cruel and inhumane ways and they are encouraged by a series of s
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CSU Building $5 Million Replacement Equine Lab
Colorado State University will begin construction next summer on a $5 million replacement for the schoolâs Equine Reproduction Laboratory that burned down in July.
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American Paint Horse Assn Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the American Paint Horse Association recently announced its first class of inductees for the APHA Hall of Fame. A total of 50 influential members of the Paint Horse communityâ25 horses and 25 peopleâwill be hono
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American Paint Horse Assn Gears Up for Show
APHA is gearing up for an exciting World Championship Horse Show with more than 900 Paint Horses and over 2,500 entries converging for top-end competition. Visitors to the American Paint Horse Association (APHA) Open/Amateur World Championship Paint Hors
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American Paint Horse Association Turns Fabulous 50
The American Paint Horse Association (APHA) officially turns 50 years old on February 16, 2012, commemorating a breed association that has registered more than one million horses.
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Dead Horse Leads to Investigation
Miami County Animal Control Shelter and Miami Health Department officials are investigating a therapeutic horse farm after one dead horse was found and another one died after being removed.
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American Quarter Horses Excel in Dressage
2011 marked the second year that American Quarter Horses could earn AQHA points in dressage and incentive fund monies by participating in USDF shows that were recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association.Â
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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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American Shetland Pony Creativity Contest Coming Soon
The 2012 Sue Price Memorial Creativity Contest will take place during the American Shetland Pony Clubâs annual convention set for November 8-10 at the Millennium Hotel in St. Louis, MO. Entries for the Creativity Contest are due by November 8.