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Santa Cruz Horses Thriving in Florida
Itâs that time of year again on the Crescent J Ranch in Kenansville where Dr. Bill Broussard and his wife Margaret are welcoming new Santa Cruz babies into the world to ensure the viability of and sustain the rare Spanish-heritage equine breed, which ju
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Save by Registering for Certified Horseman Conference Now!
The Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA) International Conference will be held October 11 â 14, 2012 at the Canyonview Equestrian Center and College in Silverton, Oregon. This event is open to the public and participants get to ride on school horses
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Senior Horse Tales Contest Winners Announced
Senior horses have always held a special place in the hearts of their owners, and Purina is recognizing those deep connections with the online Senior Horse Tales Contest. Three grand-prize winners were chosen from more than 600 entries.
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Shetland and Mini Owners Show Off Driving Ability
Recognizing that Shetland Ponies and Miniature Horses make excellent driving partners, the American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., embarked on a partnership with the American Driving Society in 2010.
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Shetland Pony Club Expands and Upgrades
The American Shetland Pony Club, Inc., one of the oldest breed registries in the United States, is not sitting on its laurels in 2012. Instead, this multi-faceted and multi-breed association is boldly expanding some of its offerings and upgrading other
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Site Chosen for Horse Slaughter Plant
In a news release, Unified [no-glossary]Equine[/no-glossary] states that they will open a horse slaughter facility in Rockville, Missouri by the end of the summer. In the release, the company says the facility will bring jobs to the area and that the slau
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Smithsonian Celebrates 'A Song for the Horse Nation'
The Smithsonianâs National Museum of the American Indian and the Washington International Horse Show announce a new partnership to celebrate horses in Native American culture and equestrian sport throughout history.
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So You Want to Become an Equine Veterinarian!
Becoming an equine veterinarian is both challenging and rewarding. Veterinary medicine is an exciting career but it's not for everyone so if you are thinking about a career in vet medicine, it is important that you consider the requirements, the rewar
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Special Precautions Taken for Belmont Horse Race
Although there has been no indication of any violation of rules as I'll Have Another nears the endgame for the Triple Crown, special precautions are being taken at Belmont with all starters in the race being moved into a separate Stakes barn supervise
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Spring Advice for Improving Pastures
The winter edition of the Oklahoma State University  Equine News prepared quarterly by Dr. David Freeman, OSU Extension Equine Specialist, Department of Animal Science addresses the plight of horse owners who are having difficulty in affording the hay n