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Science Backs Monty Roberts Training Techniques
On the 30th of August 2011 the scientific paper authored by Drs. Veronica Fowler, Mark Kennedy and David Marlin entitled âA comparison between the Monty Roberts technique and a conventional UK technique for initial training of riding horsesâ was acc
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AMHA To Present Awards
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Committee is pleased to announce the following individuals will be recognized at the AMHA annual convention, which will take place February 29-March 3, 2012 in Orlando, Florida.
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Ariat Partnering with Country Artist Josh Turner
Ariat International, the leader in innovative Western and English footwear, apparel and accessories, has recently partnered with country music artist Josh Turner. Ariat will team with Turner on various initiatives for the remainder of 2012 and 2013.
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Choice of Horses Makes Sense for Romneys
When Mitt Romney participated in a discussion of horses with Sean Hannity in early April, he was asked about his wifeâs horses, and the fact that she takes breaks from the campaign for the benefits that riding horses gives her.
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Circle of Serving Award
In 2006, the Family Care Network established the âCircle of Servingâ award to honor individuals within the Central Coast of California community who demonstrate exceptional leadership, vision and commitment by improving the lives of children and fa
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Bo Derek Joins Mary Landrieu in Support of Horse Bill
Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., was joined by actress Bo Derek and the daughter and granddaughter of Willie Nelson in  Washington D C on April 25, to build support for her legislation that would prohibit inhumane killing of American horses for food.
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Brain Injury Survivor Supports Helmets
A moving video by US Olympian Courtney King Dye opened the 2nd Riders4Helmets Helmet Safety Symposium held Saturday July 23rd at the Kentucky Horse Park, Lexington, KY.
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Colt Starting Match Draws Canadian Horsemen
Horsemen Jonathan Field and Glenn Stewart have been chosen to represent Canada at the 2012 Road to the Horse competition, March 9-11 in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.
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Dennis Quaid Puts Montana Ranch on Market
The 420-acre Paradise Valley ranch in southern Montana, owned by actor Dennis Quaid for the past 25 years, has been put up for sale. The property is located near Yellowstone National Park and has been priced at $14 million.
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Celebrities Join Forces to Protect Horses
Jillian Michaels, Emmylou Harris, Georgina Bloomberg and a cast of noted horse-loving celebrities and horse industry professionals have thrown their support behind recently introduced federal legislation, H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of