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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.
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No Animals for Accused Man
A judge has ordered that a Walnut Hill man accused of starving 10 horses will no longer be able to have custody of, or live around, any animal as he awaits trial on multiple animal cruelty charges.
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Fees Reduced for AjPHA
In preparation for the upcoming 2012 American Junior Paint Horse Associationâs (AjPHA) Youth World Championship Show, to be held June 22-30, 2012, at the Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas, the organization put into action suggestions made
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Rachel Alexandra Makes History in New York
Three-year-old Rachel Alexandra won her eighth race in as many outings this year when she became the first filly to win the Sept. 5 Woodward Stakes at Saratoga in New York.
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Rescue Horses to Perform at Fete Cheval
Smarty Sides, Tucker, Dirty During, Babylon, Smart As Lil, and Pimento are six rescue horses that will perform at Pure Thoughts Horse Rescue in Loxahatchee, Florida at the Fete Cheval on Friday, March 11, 2011, in Wellington, Florida, presented by Fo
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Seabiscuit Player Now at Boys' Home
Horse lovers find it extremely fitting that the horse that played the renowned Seabiscuit in the movie and was last ridden by Tobey Maguire has arrived at the Tulsa Boys' Home where he will take on the role of therapy horse..