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Horse General
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Horses Missing Since Hurricane Irene
A search and rescue mission for 22 horses in New York is underway. The horses went missing from Leland Neffâs property in Schoharie County, N.Y., on Aug. 27. The area was one of the most devastated by Hurricane Irene on her path up the East Coast.
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Cart Horse Protection Assn Advances Welfare
On a trip to South Africa, Princess Anne of Great Britain took time to visit the Soweto Equestrian Foundation to see the great work they are doing there and to see first [no-glossary]hand the World Horse Welfare Farrier and Saddler Training Programme affi
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Caution Important in Driving or Following Horse Trailers
Recently, a tragic Mid-Michigan automobile accident resulted in the loss of the best Christmas present a little girl could ever receive, her horse. Unfortunately, this accident was allegedly caused by an incident of road rage, when an impatient driver, fr
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Houston Horse Rescued From Well
According to the Houston Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, on October 17, 2011, a horse in south Houston fell 20 feet into a concrete well under construction. Immediately upon being alerted by both the Harris County Sheriffâs Department an
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Child Labor Laws Being Modified
The U.S. Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division announced February 1, 2012, that it will re-propose the portion of its regulation on child labor in agriculture interpreting the "parental exemption." Under pressure from farm groups, the Labor De
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Cleaning Horse Harness or Cleaning Up on Harness Deals
The busiest times of the horse show and parade season are coming up. Donât miss out on your favorite warm-weather opportunities to drive your ponies or Miniature Horses because of issues with your harness.
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I'll Have Another Wins Preakness
I'll Have Another edged out Bodemeister today to become the first horse since 2008 to win the first two legs of the Triple Crown. The horse's next challenge is the Belmont Stakes coming up in three weeks.
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Illinois Equine Rehab Needs Donations
God's Little Acre 66 run by Sharon Burnett near Caseyville, Illinois, has a waiting list of animals that need rescuing, but with funds in short supply, they are not able to take in more animals.
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Colorado Governor Provides Relief for Drought-stricken Ranchers
Gov. John Hickenlooper of Colorado has announced measures to provide relief for Coloradoâs drought-stricken farmers and ranchers including those who own horses, cattle and other animals and need hay to survive current conditions.
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Indiana Plans Unwanted Horse Facility
According to the The Indiana Horse Council, Inc., a non-profit corporation dedicated to the well-being of the horse industry, Indiana has an excess of unwanted horses and many people simply cannot afford to keep their horses any longer.