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HBO Cancels Horse Racing Drama
HBO has cancelled "Luck,"Â after a third horse had to be euthanized this week. Pressure from animal rights activists and the uncertainty involved when working with live animals took their toll, and HBO made the decision to cancel the show on Wednesday.
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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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BLM Proposal: Private Ecosanctuaries for Wild Horses
As part of an ongoing effort to improve its Wild Horse and Burro Program, the Bureau of Land Management announced June 29, 2012,  that it is soliciting proposals for private land ecosanctuaries for wild horses.
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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
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BLM Urged to Postpone Burro Roundup
Veterinarians, Temple Grandin and Humane Society of U.S.
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BLM Wild Horse Gather Begins Today
The Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Carson City District will begin the Flanigan, Dogskin Mountain, and Granite Peak Wild Horse Gather on Wed., Jan. 18. The gather is expected to take about five days.
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Horse Advocates Rally to Save Horses
Horse advocates gathered near a busy highway Tuesday to demonstrate against the Nevada state Department of Agriculture's plan to round up abandoned horses from a range southeast of Reno and sell them at auction. The reason given for the round-up
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Bond Between Horse and Rider Celebrated in APASSIONATA
After five million tickets, fifteen countries and nearly a decade of anticipation, North American audiences will finally get to see the breathtaking display of the beauty and the bond between horse and rider that can only be found in APASSIONATA.
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Horse Back Riding Is Good for Health
Research commissioned by The British Horse Society (BHS) has found that regular participation in horse riding is good for your health. The research, carried out by the University of Brighton in partnership with Plumpton College looked into the health and
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Horse Bits Being Recalled
English Riding Supply is recalling Happy Mouth Wire Mouth Bits sold nationwide from July 2003 to April 2012. The steel braided wire in the mouthpiece that connects the bit on either side of the horse's cheeks can become frayed, rusted or worn, w