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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.
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LIFEFORCE Sponsoring Horse Farm Basketball
The Race For Education is proud to announce LIFEFORCE as the 2012 Horse Farm Basketball presenting sponsor. The new location will be Southern Hills United Methodist Church on Harrodsburg Road.
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British Dressage Star Wins Olympic Gold
British Dressage star Charlotte Dujardin on her horse, Valegro, won her second gold medal of London 2012 when she was crowned Olympic Individual champion at Greenwich Park today.
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Einstein, the Stallion, to Benefit Youth Program
A drawing will be held for one free season to Einstein at Adena Springsâ Open House Stallion Show on January 8th, 2012, with the value of the stud fee to be donated to the Race for Educationâs Starting Gate Youth Program at schools in Bourbon County.
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Pin Oak Horse Show Touches Children in 125,000 Ways
In early August, Pin Oak Charity Horse Show, one of the oldest and most prestigious horse shows in the US,  presented, "125,000 ways horses touch the lives of sick children" through Texas Childrenâs Hospital, Houstonâs Ronald McDonald House Family R
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New Coin Honors Spread of Horses by Native Americans
The United States Mint's 2012 Native American $1 coin will feature the image of a horse and Native American in profile. The design approved by Treasury Secretary Timothy F. Geithner for the reverse of the 2012 Native American dollar coin is based on