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Horse General
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Irish Charity Calls for Horse Castration
An equine charity has asked the Agriculture Minister to begin a program of identification, management and castration for horses in âproblemâ areas.
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Jamaica, Horse of Year 2008 Rescued
Jamaica, a slaughter-bound 20-year-old warmblood who was named US Horse of the Year by the USEF in 2008 has been rescued and is now in retirement along with several other driving and race horses at Live Oak in Ocala, Florida. Jamaica was part of
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Japan Horse Racing Schedule Changes
Because of the earthquake and tsunami devastation, the Japan Racing Association is working to reschedule races and find venues not affected by the wide-spread devastation and resulting nuclear disaster.
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Keeneland History Book Wins Prestigious IPPY Award
Keeneland: A Thoroughbred Legacy has won an Independent Publisher Book Award for best sports book of 2010. A collection of well-known writers contributed chapters on topics ranging from the Keene family legacy and the trackâs early years to Keeneland
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Legislation Threatens Horses and Rescues
2011 has already brought controversy in the horse world with several legislative items related to horses emerging at the state level.
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Legislative Bill Cites Horse Dealers
 In January, Oregon horse owner Lindy Minten proposed a bill that would require any horses in the state for more than 30 days to have an "equine ownership certificate." The bill has been effectively killed for the current session, but could re-emerge
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Marine's Donkey, Smoke, Arrives in USA
SPCA International (www.spcai.org) announces âSmokeâ will arrive today at New Yorkâs JFK International Airport with SPCA International rescue expert Terri Crisp. As required by the USDA, Smoke will be held in quarantine stables near the airport f
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Miniature Horses as Guide Animals
People who require a service animal to assist with a disability usually use a guide dog, but new federal guidelines now permit the use of miniature horses. A petition sent to the Department of Justice, by owners and trainers of mobility horses, has
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NDSU Equine Center Opens Shelter
With flooding likely in the Red River Valley this spring, the North Dakota State University Equine Center again will open an emergency shelter for horses.
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Newsworthy Equine Notes for 2010
The year 2010 was filled with noteworthy news items related to horses and other equines.