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  • Iowa Owner sees Horse Death as Suspicious

    Deputies were called to a rural Iowa property after six horses escaped under suspicious circumstances and one of the horses reportedly died of hyperthemia due to heat exhaustion.

    Flossie Sellers - September 15, 2013 13:05

  • Del Mar Racetrack Expansion Underway

    With an eye toward Thoroughbred racing's prestigious Breeder's Cup, a roughly $5 million expansion of the turf course at the Del Mar racetrack kicked off on Friday, Sept 13.

    Flossie Sellers - September 15, 2013 12:12

  • ARCR and Victory Riding Academy To Host Operation Free Ride Rodeo

    Victory Riding Academy, Horses4Heroes and the Knights of Ak-Sar-Ben Foundation are giving something back to all those that are serving or have served their country with Operation Free Ride Rodeo Sept. 21, 2013.

    Flossie Sellers - September 14, 2013 15:29

  • Study Shows Human Leadership Traits Improve by Working with Horses

    The before-and-after survey results showed there was an increase in the EQ scores of the intervention group that actively engaged with horses in all four competency areas when compared to the control group.

    Flossie Sellers - September 14, 2013 16:38

  • Western Horseman and Barrel Horse News Sponsoring Cowboyville's Coverage

    Western Horseman and Barrel Horse News are sponsoring the nightly television coverage of the barrel racing competition held annually in Las Vegas, Nev., and slated this year for Dec. 5-14.

    Flossie Sellers - September 13, 2013 08:34

  • Dude Ranches Lead in EcoFriendly Tourism

    Top 50 Ranches have taken a hands-on approach to what is now known as eco-tourism, an all-encompassing approach that benefits the environment, local community, guests and the ranch itself.

    Flossie Sellers - September 12, 2013 13:33

  • Horse Trainer Musical Show Benefits Equine Guelph

    A full house of 275 horse enthusiasts raised $1850 for Equine Guelph while watching Master horse trainer David Lichman perform his musical demonstration of natural horsemanship.

    Flossie Sellers - September 12, 2013 09:48

  • Horses and Humans Research Board Focuses on Veterans

    Horses and Humans Research Foundation has raised funds and awarded grants for seven rigorous, competitively awarded research projects investigating equine assisted therapy’s impact on the health and wellness of people with PTSD and TBI.

    Flossie Sellers - September 12, 2013 09:30

  • Equine Guelph's EquiMania Is Huge Hit at Minnesota State Fair

    EquiMania! which made an impact at its inaugural appearance at Minnesota State Fair is an interactive youth education program and exhibition designed to teach kids about horse health and safety.

    Flossie Sellers - September 11, 2013 09:17

  • Keeneland's Yearling Auction Brings in Record Million-Dollar Sales

    The final horse through the ring during Tuesday’s second session of the 70th Keeneland September Yearling Sale sold for $1 million to become the fourth yearling of the day to bring seven figures.

    Flossie Sellers - September 11, 2013 09:56

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