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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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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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"America's Favorite Trail Horse" To Be Crowned.
The Network for Horse Sports, premiered a popular new weekly reality series, "America's Favorite Trail Horse," in September, and the 13-week series, featuring horse and rider in tandem, will reach an exciting conclusion on Tuesday, Dec. 6 (8 p.m. ET)
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Inspection of Horses at Olympics On Again
When Badminton horse trials director Hugh Thomas resigned from the London eventing committee in protest of a lock-out for spectators wanting to see the inspections of horses, the London Organizing Committee of the Olympic Games argued that it was logisti
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Tips to Prevent the Theft of Your Donkey
If you are the owner of a donkey, miniature or full size, here are tips to help make sure that your donkey is not stolen. Theft of donkeys Is generally a rare occurrence, but one that is on the increase. These same general rules apply to all equines.
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Residents Trying to Aid Wild Horses
Five wild horses roaming around the master-planned community of Rancho Sahuarita, Arizona, near Tucson have caused a controversy over whether or not they should be captured, or left free to wander.
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Record Number of Unwanted Donkeys in Ireland
According to The Irish Times, the number of donkeys being abandoned by owners has surged to its highest level over the past 12 months. The Donkey Sanctuary in Liscarroll, Co Cork, is full to capacity with 498 animals, with a further 200 having being ship
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UC Davis Welcomes Equine Reproduction Specialist
Ghislaine Dujovne, DVM, MS, DACT, has joined the Department of Population Health and Reproduction as an associate staff veterinarian and clinical professor in equine reproduction, effective July 1, 2012.
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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