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  • Standardbred Registry Supporting Horse Rescue Initiative

    The United States Trotting Association (USTA) has signed on as a sponsor of the 8th annual Equine Extravaganza, a three day horse expo to be held November 2 – 4 in Richmond, Virginia. 

    Flossie Sellers - October 12, 2012 10:03

  • American Miniature Horse Assn Hits Milestone

     It’s Official!  The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) recently registered its 200,000th horse. AMHA member Sheri Lykken of Shortview Miniatures in Whitesboro, Texas is the lucky owner of the horse that pushed AMHA’s registrations to unsu

    Flossie Sellers - March 28, 2012 08:38

  • Whole Horse Training Empowers Troubled Youths

    Missy Wryn’s Training the Whole Horse® is rapidly spreading among parents of adjudicated youth that working with horses is not just about riding, but teaches healthy boundaries, mindfulness, body language and the value of positive reinforcement.  “W

    Flossie Sellers - October 13, 2012 09:10

  • Congress Joins Forces to Block Farm Labor Laws

    Republicans and Democrats are joining forces and have stepped up their efforts to block new rules from the Obama administration that would limit the work younger people can do on farms. They are opposing the new regulations in the name of family farmers

    Flossie Sellers - March 28, 2012 17:20

  • Construction Begins on Equine Complex at Texas A & M

    With a turn of the shovel, Phase 1 construction has started on the new Texas A&M Equine Complex. At a total cost of $80 million when completed, the new complex will provide a home for equine science education, research and outreach.

    Flossie Sellers - October 15, 2012 09:22

  • Flood of Abandoned Donkeys Continues

    The nation's biggest donkey rescue group, Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue,  says that since March 2011, it has taken in nearly 800 donkeys abandoned in Texas, where ranchers mainly used the animals to guard their herds. Many of the cattle and goats hav

    Flossie Sellers - March 29, 2012 08:45

  • Canada Puts a Stop to Horses from the USA

    As of Friday, October 12, 2012, horse dealers and "killbuyers" arriving with their trucks filled with American horses slated to be slaughtered in Canada for their meat were told to take their horses and go home.

    Flossie Sellers - October 15, 2012 10:22

  • Alberta Team Defends Use of Horses for Food

    An Alberta Equine Welfare Team has concluded a report on horses as food-producing animals in the Alberta area. The report looks at the humane care of horses processed in Alberta for food.

    Flossie Sellers - March 29, 2012 12:14

  • Arabian Horse Rescue Investigation Closed

    The New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs has settled its investigation into the finances, record-keeping and fundraising of the Arabian Rescue Mission, in Wantage. All fines and civil penalties against them will be waived if they fulfill the terms of

    Flossie Sellers - March 30, 2012 07:24

  • American Quarter Horses Excel in Dressage

    2011 marked the second year that American Quarter Horses could earn AQHA points in dressage and incentive fund monies by participating in USDF shows that were recognized by the American Quarter Horse Association. 

    Flossie Sellers - March 31, 2012 08:02

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