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Horse General
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Barn and Stable Destroyed by Fire
The State Fire Marshalâs Office is investigating the cause of an early morning fire that destroyed a large barn and stable at Knowlton Corner Farm. A horse being boarded and a pair of cats were lost in the early morning blaze.
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Top Ten Riders in 2012 Tevis Cup Ride
The Western States Trail Ride, popularly called the Tevis Cup Ride, the oldest modern day endurance ride took place on August 4, 2012, with more than 200 horses meeting at Robie Park, near Lake Tahoe, California for the 100 mile endurance race to Auburn,
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Will Rogers Memorial Center Adds Equestrian Amenities
Dust continues to fly on the $32 million construction and infrastructure improvement campaign at Fort Worthâs Will Rogers Memorial Center in Fort Worth, Texas.
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Ann Romney's Horse Rafalca at Olympics
Described as beautiful with spendid markings, Rafalca, the horse co-owned by Ann Romney and her dressage trainer Jan Ebeling, performed again Tuesday morning, earning a score 69.302, which means they are unlikely to advance to final competition.
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The Joys of Horseback Riding on the Beach
After seven months of working to draft a new ordinance that would permit horses on the beach at Wildwood, a small parade of horses walked on the sand to become the first horses on the beach.
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American Paint Horse Assn Announces Hall of Fame Inductees
In celebration of its 50th anniversary, the American Paint Horse Association recently announced its first class of inductees for the APHA Hall of Fame. A total of 50 influential members of the Paint Horse communityâ25 horses and 25 peopleâwill be hono
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When Horses Get Older
The AAEP has established guidelines related to the retirement of horses from racing and it is suggested that these same guidelines can help owners who are no longer able to take care of older horses make good decisions about the future of a particular hor
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Horse and Rider Relationship in Equestrian Sports Studied
In a doctoral study done at Charles Sturt University in New South Wales, PhD student, Rachel Hogg, studied the relationship that develops between horse and rider in equestrian competitions in all its complexities.For many, the only time we see elite eques
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Equestrians Highlight Pasadena Rose Parade
At least 27 well-known equestrian groups are participating in the 2012 Tournament of Roses Parade in Pasadena, California. Colorful in their attire, sparkling in their performance, these horses and their riders show off their skills and their training as
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Texas Judge Allowing Sale of Zetas Drug Cartel Horses
Federal judge Sam Sparks in Texas is allowing prosecutors to sell more than 400 racehorses seized ;from the Zetas drug cartel amid allegations the animals were used to launder profits from the Mexican drug cartel. A trial date has been set for October.