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BLM and Forest Service Begin WIld Horse and Burro Round Up
The Bureau of Land Management and U.S. Forest Service have started their round up of wild horses and burros from the Spring Mountain. The government says it's necessary because there are too many animals and not enough food. But wild horse advocates h
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BLM Claims that Horse Gather Is Not Inhumane
The on-going controversy between wild horse advocates and the Bureau of Land Management about whether or not helicopter gathers are humane has garnered much attention since theTriple B gather in Nevada removed 1,269 wild horses between July 2 and August 3
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BLM Encourages Wild Mustang and Burro Adoptions
The BLM uses its Adoption Program as the primary tool to place wild mustangs and burros into private care. The horses and burros available for adoption come from overpopulated Herd Management Areas where vegetation and water could become scarce if too m
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Gymnastics and Horses - Cool for Kids
There's a great show in town for kids of any age. In a series of videos featuring equestrian VIP's the Equine VIP website covers many horse oriented disciplines.
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Hawaiian Donkeys Arrive at Sanctuary
Mark Meyers and a group of volunteers in both Hawaii and California have come to the rescue of 120 donkeys that were flown from Hawaii to California on September 17, 2011, in a supreme act of compassion.
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BLM Offering Montana Wild Horses and Foals for Adoption
The BLM will offer 38 horses and 6 foals from the Pryor Mountain Wild Horse Range for adoption on Saturday, Sept. 8, 2012. The oral competitive bid adoption will be held at the Britton Springs Corrals north of Lovell, Wyoming.
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HBO Cancels Horse Racing Drama
HBO has cancelled "Luck,"Â after a third horse had to be euthanized this week. Pressure from animal rights activists and the uncertainty involved when working with live animals took their toll, and HBO made the decision to cancel the show on Wednesday.
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Hearing Scheduled on Horse Racing Health and Safety
On April 30, 2012, a hearing is scheduled on health and safety issues related to horses and jockeys in horse racing. The hearing before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce  was called by U.S. Rep Joe Pitts of Pennsylvania w
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BLM Proposal: Private Ecosanctuaries for Wild Horses
As part of an ongoing effort to improve its Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced June 29, 2012,  that it is soliciting proposals for private land ecosanctuaries for wild horses.
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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