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Intercollegiate Horse Show Assn Sponsored by NHRA
The Intercollegiate Horse Show Association (IHSA) is proud to announce that the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) fully embraced its role as official sponsor for the IHSA Western Semi-Finals (March 24-25). The semi-finals lead up to the 2012 IHSA
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Irish Horsekeepers To Be Fined for Violations
Keepers of horses or other equines could face fines of up to â¬5,000 if they fail to comply with new Irish equine regulations which have recently been signed into law. Irish legislation, which was introduced in July to give force to EU regulations from
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Is Your Horse a Rightie or a Leftie?
An article by the Kentucky Equine Research [no-glossary] team addresses the issue of side dominance in horses which is similar to the human preference for being right-handed or left-handed. According to research, a horse is also commonly a little stronger
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Isaac Murphy Scholarship Winner Announced
The Race for Education is pleased to announce Ms. Brittani Koons of Gahanna, Ohio, as the first recipient of the Isaac Murphy Scholarship. This college scholarship is sponsored jointly by Team Valor International Racing and the stables owners, Barry and K
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Ivory Pal - A Compelling Story for People Who Care About Horses
Ivory Pal: Born to Fly Higher ~ beyond the blue ribbons - is a story that takes us into the world of horse soring to meet a beautiful horse that, in spite of ill treatment by those who should know better, comes back to be an incredible inspiration for eve
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Jackie McConnell To Be Sentenced for Horse Soring
According to a Tennessee Walking Horse publication, a federal judge today will decide whether to accept a horse trainerâs guilty plea in a case that sparked a firestorm of public outcry over abuse in the Tennessee walking horse industry.
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Kentucky Derby Horses Set to Go
The 138th "Run for the Roses" is here with each horse carrying just 126 pounds, the post position drawn, and a field of 20 horses plus one. Yes, the best two minutes in sports is imminent, and the expectation grows by the minute.
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Kentucky Equine Survey Deadline Tomorrow 2/17
A looming deadline is near for all horsemen in Kentucky: Feb. 17. This is the last day when Kentucky horse owners can provide their name and contact information for sample surveys that will estimate the number of horses in Kentucky by county, breed, and u
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Kentucky Horse Council Celebrates 40th Anniversary
The Kentucky Horse Council, a statewide horse industry support group, announced that it is celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2012. Organized in 1972, the Kentucky Horse Council has evolved over time. Initially established as part of the state governme
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Kentucky Survey Critical to Future Horse Industry
In a Press Release from the Kentucky Horse Council and the National Agricultural Statistics Service, the call is going out to all horse owners in the state of Kentucky to participate in a survey designed to obtain accurate figures for the horse community.