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Unwanted Horse Coalition Challenges Would-be Horse Owners
According to the Unwanted Horse Coalition, would-be owners of horses should stop and think through the responsibilities of horse ownership before purchasing or taking in a horse. Doing so will save untold misery, not only for the horse, but also for those
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Helmets Required for all Levels of Equine Canada Dressage
Equine Canada and Dressage Canada are taking an industry-wide leadership role by requiring all dressage riders to wear helmets in competition. Commencing in 2012, a national rule change will require all riders to wear helmets for all levels of Equine Cana
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Documentary on Icelandic Horses Coming Soon
Developed from ponies taken to Iceland by Scandinavian settlers in the 9th and 10th centuries, icelandic horses are mentioned in literature and historical records throughout Icelandic history; the first reference to a named horse appears in the 12th centu
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Bit of Britain Continues Chase the Challenge 2012
In 2011 John Nunn, owner of Bit of Britain, decided upon doing a challenge for the lower levels of eventing. He thought, why do you only get rewarded when you make it big?
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Canadians Protest Olympic Disqualification of Showjumping Horse
A Canadian equestrian riderâs horse has been disqualified from Olympic competition with what [no-glossary]team officials say is just a scratch. Tiffany Fosterâs horse Victor was found to have hypersensitivity in the left front leg by competition vete
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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.