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TRF Works to Save Horses
The Thoroughbred Retirement Foundation is a nonprofit organization founded in 1982 with the mission of saving ex-racehorses from potential neglect, abuse, and slaughter. The TRF accomplishes its mission by providing ex-racehorses with lifetime care throug
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Undercover Horse Soring Video Released by Humane Society
The Humane Society of the United States has released undercover video footage revealing cruel treatment of horses in the Tennessee Walking Horse industry. The subject of the investigation, nationally known trainer Jackie McConnell, notified the federal co
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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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US Rider Supports Horse Rescue Team
USRider, national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners, has long been involved in helping further the cause of improving large-animal emergency rescue training.
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US Rider Urges Wildfire Preparedness
With massive wildfires scorching through hundreds of thousands of acres in the western U.S., USRider â national provider of roadside emergency assistance for horse owners â urges equestrians and others to take precautions.
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USDA Announces Help for Farmers in Drought Areas
As part of continuing steps by the Obama Administration to get assistance to producers impacted by the drought, Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack on Aug. 15 designated 172 additional counties in 15 states as primary natural disaster areas due to drought a
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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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USHJA Debuts “A Retrospective of the National Horse Show”
On Monday, October 31st the United States Hunter Jumper Associationâs Wheeler Museum unveiled a special exhibit honoring the 128 years of the National Horse Showâs contribution to equestrian sport and history.
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USHJA Partners with Equine Land Conservation
The Equine Land Conservation Resource (ELCR) is proud to announce the addition of the United States Hunter Jumper Association (USHJA) as a Premier Conservation Partner. The Conservation Partners Program is a national membership program of organizations
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Waikoloa Donkey Rescue Project Moves Forward
More than 100 wild donkeys in Hawaii have been examined from head to hoof, given Coggins tests and microchipped in preparation for an airlift on September 16, 2011, to a California sanctuary, all part of an effort by the Humane Society of the United Stat