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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
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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