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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.
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American Women Pave Road to the Horse History
Two American women, Sara Winters and Obbie Schlom, are the final two competitors for the 2013 Road to the Horse. The California natives will put their hat in the ring against reigning 2012 champions from Australia, Dan James and Guy McLean. The four will
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Documentary Researches World War I Horse Stories
Farming families who had horses requisitioned for use in World War One are being urged to help producers of a new Channel 4 documentary.
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An Amazing Story About a Small Equine
Thanks to this fallâs member survey, Breed Promotions for the American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., and the American Miniature Horse Registry has collected some amazing stories it can share to further promote how wonderful small equine are.Â
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Angel Acres Mattie's Legacy Fund Needs Donations
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue is in need of donations this holiday season to help save the horses that are brought to their attention and also support horse owners that are in need of short-time assistance to get them through down times brought on by the
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Donkey Racing Colorado State Sport?
A move is afoot in Colorado to make donkey racing the official state sport. Certainly it would be a strange sport given the nature of donkeys. These animals are not bred or usually trained to race, and the outcome of the races should be very interesting t
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Donkey Requirements
Donkeys are becoming more popular with the general public and with owners of other equines. Before you get a donkey, you should be aware of a number of factors involved in owning and caring for a donkey.