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Activists Seek to Ban Horse Carriages
Activists seeking to ban horse carriages in Central Park have renewed their push to ban the horse-drawn carriages after a horse was recently injured in an accident with an SUV, and have now gathered more than 121,000 signatures of support.
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AHC Partnering to Provide Castration Clinic
The problem of unwanted horses is widespread and apparently growing across the United States. Many rescue organizations are at capacity, can't accept more horses, and are struggling to feed the ones they are already caring for.
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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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A Call to Honor Equine Farriers
Farriers work hard year-round to provide quality hoof care for horses worldwide. To honor their dedication and service, American Farriers Journal created National Farriers Week. In its 13th year, National Farriers Week is an opportunity to honor your farr
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"America's Favorite Trail Horse" To Be Crowned.
The Network for Horse Sports, premiered a popular new weekly reality series, "America's Favorite Trail Horse," in September, and the 13-week series, featuring horse and rider in tandem, will reach an exciting conclusion on Tuesday, Dec. 6 (8 p.m. ET)
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A Gift That Keeps on Giving
Throughout the crush of holiday crowds and the rush of dwindling days, one question pulses in many peopleâs minds like the rum-pum-pumming of the Little Drummer Boyâs drum: what should I get Aunt Betsy?
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AMHA Championship Shows Coming Your Way
The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) is excited to announce its annual Championship Shows that are held in the Eastern, Central and Western sections of the United States. The Championship shows offer an opportunity to view some of the most beau
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A Home for Every Horse Gets New Sponsor
Tractor Supply Company has signed on as a sponsor of A Home For Every Horse on Equine.com, an industry-wide effort to reduce the number of homeless horses in America.
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AMHA to Recognize Half Morgan Horses
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) is pleased to recognize half Morgan horses as part of a new competition program. Horses that have either a registered Morgan sire or dam are eligible to participate in AMHA's "Half Morgan Competition Progra
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HSUS Hails Bill Ending Self Policing in Horse Soring Industry
The Humane Society of the United States commends Reps. Ed Whitfield, R-Ky., and Steve Cohen, D-Tenn., with original co-sponsors Jan Schakowsky, D-Ill., and Jim Moran, D-Va., for introducing H.R. 6388, the Horse Protection Act Amendments of 2012.