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Range Report Refutes BLM Claims
The American Wild Horse Preservation Campaign, a national coalition of more than 45 organizations, this week released a Range Resource Report by a former BLM range manager that refutes the Bureau of Land Managementâs (BLMâs) rationale for the proposed
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Horse Breeder Accused of Bilking Town of Millions
Rita Crundwell, well-known horse breeder and comptroller for Dixon, Illinois, since the early 1980's has been arrested for embezzling millions from the small town's coffers. The city, best known as the boyhood home of Ronald Reagan has a budget of
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Rescue Groups Fear More Horses Going to Slaughter
Strict enforcement of a state equine health regulation at the weekly Camelot horse auction in Cranbury has raised fears among rescue groups, concerned the situation could mean more animals going to slaughter.
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Ethiopian Donkeys Threatened by Hyenas
In Ethiopia, members of a Orthodox Tewahedo Church stop eating beef and dairy products during a 55-day period before Easter.
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Forest Service Announces NewTrail System
The USDA Forest Service recently announced the grand opening of the 26-mile Dry Creek Trail System on the Chattahoochee National Forest in northwest Georgia. After several years of planning, new trails were built from the ground up to create a safer, more
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Calling All Horse Owners - Important Survey
With less than a month to go, American Horse Publications is reminding all horse owners that NOW is the time to take the AHP 2012 Equine Industry Survey if you haven't already done so.
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Prepare for Equine Safety as Hurricane Irene Approaches
As Hurricane Irene moves toward the Atlantic Coast, the American Association of Equine Practitioners alerts horse owners and veterinary professionals to take precautionary steps for equine safety this season.
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Montana Barn Fire Kills 20 Horses
A barn with 20 horses inside became engulfed in flames early Monday morning. According to reports, none of the horses escaped. The barn belongs to High Plains Stables and is a boarding facility housed 30 horses altogether.
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Little Girl's Rescue Pony Lost
The Rogers family is devastated that their young daughterâs pony has run off in an unfamiliar place. While on vacation in Rappahannock County, the girl was hand-grazing the mare that was wearing a red halter when the small brownish horse got away and ra
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Homes Found for Rescued Miniature Horses
The Massachusetts Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Aanimals Nevins-Farm has announced that three of the 19 miniature horse rescued last month from desperate conditions on a small farm in West Boylston have gone to new homes.Â