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Stolen Horse International Seeks Auction Donations
Like most of the horse owners in the United States, Nate Priefert, Executive Vice President of Priefert Manufacturing Company, never thought âitâ could happen to him. "It" being horse theft. In fact, many people do not even realize theft still exists,
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Five Steps to a Great Horse Pasture
The beginning of summer is a good time for horse owners with pastures to begin planning and implementing proven techniques that will provide grazing throughout most of the year, suppress weeds, and make pastures pleasing both to themselves and non-horse k
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Olympic Competition Arena Surface Fails Tests
Organizers of the London Olympics admit they are still no closer to resolving the problems with the much-criticized competition arena surface for next summerâs equestrian events after a re-test of the material produced more complaints from international
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AMHA Championship Shows Coming Your Way
The American Miniature Horse Association (AMHA) is excited to announce its annual Championship Shows that are held in the Eastern, Central and Western sections of the United States. The Championship shows offer an opportunity to view some of the most beau
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Tennessee Walking Horses Find Success
Four Tennessee Walking Horses made the trip to the Lazy E Arena in Guthrie, Oklahoma to compete in the 2011 Extreme Cowboy Association World Championships. Each of those horses, along with their owners, exhibitors and trainers, did much to make our breed
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Orphan Foal Provides Inspiration
He canât answer phones or sign official business documents, but Riley a rescued orphan foal is credited for creating the cornerstone for the Equi-Spirit Toys business. The spunky colt had a knack for breaking every play ball ever tossed at him, so Ken
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People Helping Horses Can Use Donations
People Helping Horses, known as "Where The Heart Meets the Horse Rescue Home" is asking for donations to help horses in their rescue program. According to information on their website, this non-profit equine rescue can use donations of nearly anything hor
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Official Resigns Over Olympic Horse Inspection Controversy
The decision not to let spectators view final horse inspections on the morning of the show jumping competitions has caused consternation among those who enjoy seeing the horses inspected along with the resignation of a senior member of the Ad Hoc committ
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Equine Assisted Therapy Helps Military
Horseback riding can be fun recreation, and it is also great therapy for wounded warriors at Spirithorse Chisholm Trail Center near Comanche. Jan Smith, Spirithorse owner and equine therapist, established the program in May of this year to provide therap
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AQHA Presents Keeping Horses Safe in Disasters
The American Quarter Horse Association Ride Now Tour will be offering information about Equine Emergency Preparedness: Staying Safe in the Face of Fire and Disease Outbreaks with experts, and giveaways at New Greeley Tractor Supply Company on July 14, 2