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Donkey Festival Draws Thousands
During a fun-filled festival this past weekend, more than 2,000 people and dozens of donkeys converged on the town of Wesburn on Sunday for the Yarra Ranges Donkey Festival.
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California Chrome Chosen as Horse of the Year
On Saturday, California Chrome, the product of an $8,000 mare bred to a $2,500 stallion and the winner of last year's Kentucky Derby and the Preakness was honored as Horse of the Year at the Eclipse Awards at Hallandale Beach, Florida.
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"Now, That's a Walking Horse!” 2014 Grant Winners Announced
Mounted police and therapeutic riding programs are among the 2014 recipients of The Humane Society of the United States âNow Thatâs a Walking Horse!â grant and recognition program.
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Thoroughbred Makeover Open For Entries with $100,000 Incentive
After five to nine months of training for a second career horses will perform at the Thoroughbred Makeover and National Symposium on October 23-25 at the Kentucky Horse Park during a weekend of seminars and activities presented by Thoroughbred industry le
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California Chrome Receives the Secretariat Vox Populi Award
California Chrome, winner of the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes, received the Secretariat Vox Populi Award (also known as the Peopleâs Choice Award) on Saturday, January 10, at Santa Anita.
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Australian Horse Racing Rocked by Positive Tests
Australian thoroughbred racing has been rocked by a string of positive tests revealing high levels of cobalt in samples involving horses from stables of some of the countryâs leading trainers.
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USRider: Traveling with an Older Horse
The aging process affects all horses, especially those traveling to shows and trail rides may face even more geriatric problems. USRider takes a look at how to keep your older equine partner safe and happy while on the road.
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SmartPak’s Top Ten Most Popular Horse Names For 2014
Custom packed to meet the needs of each individual horse, every daily dose SmartPak is labeled with that horseâs name for fast, accurate dosing every time, giving SmartPak unique insight into naming trends among well-cared for horses.
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Horse shows are Signing Up to Support Horse Welfare
The first Best Performance Team Invitational will take place on Friday evening, February 20, 2015, under the lights in the International Arena during week 7 of the Winter Equestrian Festival in Wellington, Florida.
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BLM to Motorists: Don't Stop to Photograph Burros and Wild Horses
Officials with the Bureau of Land Management Yuma, Arizona, Field Office are asking the public to refrain from stopping along Highway 95 to take photographs of wild horses and burros.