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Stable Fire Kills Horses in Texas
On December 4, 2011, investigators sifted through the charred ruins of a suburban Houston stable searching for clues about the source of a fire that killed almost a dozen horses. According to authorities, the stableâs roof had already collapsed by the
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Fire Strikes Top50 Ranch Headquarters
Ranch travel company Top50 Ranches is forced to shift work to California and London offices as the Montana headquarters are hit by wildfire.
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BLM Claims that Horse Gather Is Not Inhumane
The on-going controversy between wild horse advocates and the Bureau of Land Management about whether or not helicopter gathers are humane has garnered much attention since theTriple B gather in Nevada removed 1,269 wild horses between July 2 and August 3
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BLM Encourages Wild Mustang and Burro Adoptions
The BLM uses its Adoption Program as the primary tool to place wild mustangs and burros into private care. The horses and burros available for adoption come from overpopulated Herd Management Areas where vegetation and water could become scarce if too m
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Crews Doing Wild Horse Roundup Need Training
Horse protection advocates see the report of an internal review of this summer's wild horse roundup as a first step in preventing roundup crews from treating wild horses and foals in cruel and inhumane ways and they are encouraged by a series of s
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Equine Therapy Energizes Personal Development
Four Circles Recovery Center, an innovative addictions, substance abuse and co-occurring mental health disorders treatment program for young adults ages 18-28, has announced the addition of equine therapy to their adventure program.
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Southern California Horses in Dire Need
Rumors of horse kill buyers lurking in the shadows of horse auctions and opportunists looking to snare a horse or two to be used in hog tying and tail twisting contests are causing owners who can no longer take care of their horses to second guess about h
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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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Ride Safely for a Happy Holiday Season
Horseback riding is often one of the joys of the winter season as new and beautiful vistas of snow-covered hills and fields open to view around every turn and corner. Unfortunately, the beauty of the season is often overshadowed by riding accidents that a
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Rescue Partnership Gives Horses Second Chance
With the recent economic challenges, horses have been one of the silent victims of the downturn. All across the country, horse owners are voluntarily surrendering their animals, putting a huge burden on rescue organizations. But out of this crisis, some o