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Purina Feed Packages Support Cancer Research
Purina is thinking pink this fall as they gear up for its first ever Pink 50 Campaign, an effort to unite animal lovers everywhere and raise awareness and support for breast cancer research. In September and October, more than 50 fundraising events wil
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Purina Offering Discounts With Coupon Book
Horse Coupon Book and Purina have joined forces to offer substantial discounts to thousands of horse owners across the country. Purina will feature five exclusive offers in the 2012 Horse Coupon Book, which will be released this November. In addition,
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PVDA Ride for Life Draws Dressage Medalists
The Potomac Valley Dressage Association (PVDA) has announced that Michael Barisone, USDF Bronze, Silver and Gold Medalist and Jane Hannigan, who represented the US at the World Cup, will be riding for life in the 2011 Dancing Horse Challenge on June 25
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Racing in Japan Benefits Survivors
The Japanese Racing Associations reports that horse racing between 19 and 27 March was held under the theme "Aid for Tohoku-Kanto Earthquake". The association expressed its sincere gratitude to all the racing fans who have contributed to the charity me
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Rescued Horses Work as Mounted Enforcement
When his current patrol horse began to show signs of aging, Sargeant, John Hargraves, a 30 year veteran with the Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department began looking for a new mount. Through the Los Angeles County Department of Animal Care, he
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Cost of Horse Insurance Increasing
Cornish Mutual Insurance Company, which has offices in Exeter and Truro, believes veterinary treatment fees are pushing up the price of horse insurance premiums, with the increase well ahead of the Retail Prices Index (RPI) at approximately 7 per cent
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Rule Changes for American Saddlebred Registry
In conjunction with the 2011 American Saddlebred Horse Association (ASHA) Annual Convention, two new Registry rule changes were adopted. The following language was added to Registry Rule Section III. C:
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Shopping for "Made in America"
Earlier this summer, referring to âthe proud stamp that says 'Made In America,'â President Obama announced a $500 million joint effort by industry, universities and the federal government to reposition the United States as a leader in cutting-
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Tooth Floaters VS Vets
An on-going controversy about who should be allowed to perform horse dentistry including the all-important floating of equine teeth continues throughout the United States, with various groups jumping in on each side of the controversy. Should it be
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Donkeys Help Sustain Life in Ethiopia
Horses and donkeys play a vital role in developing countries. They make transport easier for people living in rural communities, and give people, especially women, a chance to earn a living.