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  • Young Writers Wild Horse Stories Wanted

    American Horse Publications (AHP) member Valerie Ormond will be a sponsor and a judge for Voice For The Horse’s first children’s writing competition this fall. 

    Flossie Sellers - August 30, 2011 09:02

  • New DOL Rule Affects Horse Industry Today

    This new H-2B rule which goes into effect today, April 23, 2012, will make significant changes to the way the H-2B program operates for all employers including those in the horse industry.

    Flossie Sellers - April 23, 2012 11:11

  • Poker Tournament Assists Horsemen

    The Equestrian Aid Foundation (EAF), a national nonprofit that assists horsemen during a time of need, will host its third annual “Play it Forward” Poker Tournament on Sept. 15, 8 – 11 p.m., at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The tour

    Flossie Sellers - August 30, 2011 09:15

  • Lukas, Worlds Smartest Horse, Scores Again

    Lukas, the World’s Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record Holder (“Most numbers identified by a horse in one minute: 19), has been featured in Prestige Magazine.

    Flossie Sellers - April 23, 2012 12:13

  • Lost Rescue Pony Found!

    Debi Metcalfe, Stolen Horse International/NetPosse has informed us that Mercy, the lost rescue pony has been found. Exact details are not available, but a reward of $250 was paid by the Rogers family for the successful rescue and return of the horse to t

    Flossie Sellers - August 30, 2011 09:28

  • New Site with Info about Horses in Need Launches

    Today, the Equine Network launched Ahomeforeveryhorse.com, a new online source for content about America’s horses in need of care and shelter. The site is part of A Home For Every Horse on Equine.com, a collaboration of The Equine Network and The Americ

    Flossie Sellers - April 23, 2012 12:41

  • Smithsonian Celebrates 'A Song for the Horse Nation'

    The Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Indian and the Washington International Horse Show announce a new partnership to celebrate horses in Native American culture and equestrian sport throughout history.

    Flossie Sellers - August 31, 2011 10:23

  • Hearing Scheduled on Horse Racing Health and Safety

    On April 30, 2012,  a hearing is scheduled on health and safety issues related to horses and jockeys in horse racing. The hearing before a subcommittee of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce  was called by U.S. Rep Joe Pitts of Pennsylvania w

    Flossie Sellers - April 24, 2012 11:18

  • Make Sure Horse Trailer Floors are Safe

    Suffolk Horse Watch is strongly advising anyone who owns a horse trailer to regularly check the condition of the trailer floor to make sure it is safe to transport horses in the trailer. This check should include not only the floor itself, but also the

    Flossie Sellers - August 31, 2011 15:33

  • Deadline Approaches for Equestrian Trust Grants

    There’s still time to submit proposals for the first round of USA Equestrian Trust grants in 2012.  IRS-registered equine non-profit organizations are invited to apply and the deadline is May 7 at 5 PM ET.

    Flossie Sellers - April 24, 2012 11:36

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