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Construction on CSU Equine Lab Underway
Construction has begun on a 12,200-square-foot Equine Reproduction Laboratory (ERL) at Colorado State University less than a year after fire destroyed the original main laboratory building. Construction is expected to be completed by March 2013 in time fo
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Irish Horse Welfare Trust Welcomes Grant
The Irish Horse Welfare Trust (IHWT) has welcomed a â¬30,000 government grant, saying it will be crucial in allowing it to provide welfare services for equines. The Trust chairman Jane Myerscough formally thanked Minister Simon Coveney and his agric
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Contests for Everyday Horse People
Everyday horse people demonstrate world-class feats of greatness every dayânot just every four years. Whether conquering a Mount Olympus of manure or parallel parking a gooseneck trailer, horse people struggle heroically against some of the mightiest fo
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Controversial Bill Opens Door for USA Horse Slaughter
Under the guise of "funding the government and paying our bills," the Agriculture, Commerce-Justice-Science & Transportation-HUD Appropriations Bill, which passed the House of Representatives on Nov. 17, no longer includes a restriction banning horse sl
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Coupon Savings for Horse Owners
Omega Fields® is happy to announce that it is a participant in the Horse Coupon Book (HCB), a program developed by Equine Publishing, LLC to help lower horse ownership costs, benefitting equine owners and businesses alike throughout the U.S. and Canada.
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Keep Neighbors Happy by Proper Disposal of Horse Waste
On horse farms, proper disposal of manure and stall waste can become a problem especially in areas with cold winters where weather conditions have caused horse owners to accumulate a stack of horse waste. Proper composting can be an answer to the problem,
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Kentucky Derby Winner Heads for Triple Crown
Having won the Kentucky Derby,  I'll Have Another will join an elite group of horses, including Secretariat and Whirlaway in the race for the triple crown after a rousing, come-from-behind victory in the 138th running of the Race for the Roses.Â
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CVHR Dedicated to Care of Equines
Like most equine rescue facilities, Central Virginia Horse Rescue, Inc (CVHR) saves, protects and rehabilitates at-risk equines along with educating the public, promoting good horse care, and striving to work with others in the equine community for the we
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Day at the Races to Benefit REINS
REINS, a non-profit therapeutic horsemanship program located in Fallbrook, California, is holding its "Day at the Races"Â fundraiser during the Pacific Classic Race at the Del Mar, California, racetrack on August 26, 2012. This Grade 1 race features some
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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.