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Documentary Researches World War I Horse Stories
Farming families who had horses requisitioned for use in World War One are being urged to help producers of a new Channel 4 documentary.
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YouTube Horse Tripping Video Causes Call for Ban
A video on YouTube of horses roped by the legs, thrown to the ground, and dragged by the neck has horse advocates calling for an end to the practice of horse tripping in horse events in Oregon State. The video was taken at a Big Loop Rodeo in Jordan Valle
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Angel Acres Mattie's Legacy Fund Needs Donations
Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue is in need of donations this holiday season to help save the horses that are brought to their attention and also support horse owners that are in need of short-time assistance to get them through down times brought on by the
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USDA Decisions Impact Horse Shows
If you are competing in a horse show this weekend, you might not realize it, but decisions made in Washington, D.C. impact you and your ability to show your horse.
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"War Horse" Coming to Theaters 12/25/2011
Trailers of the film "War Horse" are now all over the internet and posters are up in most movie theater announcing the arrival of the movie on December 25, 2011, just in time for holiday family enjoyment.
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Horses Helping Kids with Autism
Researchers have known for some time that horse therapy helps children with autism in many ways when it comes to social interaction and better coordination in physical movement. Now the first scientific study of horse therapy finds its many benefits may h
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Lloyds of London Supports UK Equine Disease Quarterly
Global insurer Lloyd's of London recently presented the University of Kentucky College of Agriculture a check for $45,000, in continuing support of The Equine Disease Quarterly, an equine health research-based publication produced by the Department of
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Horse Drawn Boat Making Waves in England
A rare horse-drawn narrowboat named Ilkeston is currently on an epic journey across the English countryside. The Ilkeston, built in 1912, is travelling from Ellesmere Port to London to mark its 100th birthday in the same year as the Diamond Jubilee and th
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British Citizens Adopt Greek Donkeys
Last December, a donkey by the name of Christoforos, along with a companion, a white-nosed donkey named Fotis, made a five-day journey to the south of England on a special equine transport truck. Today, they live on an 11,000-acre estate called Angmering
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Class Action Lawsuit Over Equine Flu Outbreak
According to news reports, more than 500 people are launching a class action against the Australian federal government over the 2007 equine flu outbreak which devastated Australian horse industries. Lawyers for those affected by the outbreak say the gover