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  • American Horse Publications Launches Its Third Equine Industry Survey Sponsored by Zoetis™

    The AHP 2015 Equine Industry Survey is being sponsored by Zoetis, a company made up of people who are supporters of the horse industry because of their love of the horse, not just because it’s their business.

    Flossie Sellers - January 22, 2015 08:40

  • Breathtaking! American Competitive Trail Horse Assn. Closes in on 500 Events

    The American Competitive Trail Horse Assn. is closing in on confirmed bookings of 500 events for 2015 - Most of them happening in the first half of the calendar year.

    Flossie Sellers - January 21, 2015 10:06

  • Discovery of Horse Carcasses Leads to Questions

    A couple out for an afternoon walk made a discovery of six dead horses and the situation has a Montgomery-based horse rescue group wondering what may have caused the deaths of the animals.

    Flossie Sellers - January 20, 2015 10:23

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - January 20, 2015 08:55

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - January 19, 2015 09:21

  • "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 “Now That’s a Walking Horse!” grant and recognition program.

    Flossie Sellers - January 16, 2015 08:43

  • 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

    Flossie Sellers - January 15, 2015 09:36

  • 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 People’s Choice Award) on Saturday, January 10, at Santa Anita.

    Flossie Sellers - January 14, 2015 09:10

  • 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 country’s leading trainers.

    Flossie Sellers - January 14, 2015 08:44

  • 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.

    Flossie Sellers - January 14, 2015 08:26

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