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Horse General
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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 âPlay it Forwardâ Poker Tournament on Sept. 15, 8 â 11 p.m., at the South Point Hotel and Casino in Las Vegas. The tour
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Lukas, Worlds Smartest Horse, Scores Again
Lukas, the Worldâs Smartest Horse (according to the World Records Academy) and Guinness World Record Holder (âMost numbers identified by a horse in one minute: 19), has been featured in Prestige Magazine.
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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
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New Site with Info about Horses in Need Launches
Today, the Equine Network launched Ahomeforeveryhorse.com, a new online source for content about Americaâs 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
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Smithsonian Celebrates 'A Song for the Horse Nation'
The Smithsonianâs 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.
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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
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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
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Deadline Approaches for Equestrian Trust Grants
Thereâs 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.
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Dead Horse Leads to Investigation
Miami County Animal Control Shelter and Miami Health Department officials are investigating a therapeutic horse farm after one dead horse was found and another one died after being removed.
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Santa Cruz Horses Thriving in Florida
Itâs that time of year again on the Crescent J Ranch in Kenansville where Dr. Bill Broussard and his wife Margaret are welcoming new Santa Cruz babies into the world to ensure the viability of and sustain the rare Spanish-heritage equine breed, which ju