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Number of Horses Lost in Tornados Uncertain
A deadly outbreak of tornados that struck the Midwest between February 28 and March 2, 2012, tore a path of destruction through several states with a high population of horses including Indiana, Kentucky, Missouri and Tennessee. Weather reports show that
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Officials Call for Removal of All Wild Horses from Refuge
Federal officials with the U. S Fish and Wildlife Service have approved a final management plan for the Sheldon National Wildlife Refuge in northwestern Nevada that calls for the removal of all wild horses and burros from it within five years.
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Offspring Of Secretariat Saved from Slaughter
Nitro Active, the great great grandson of Secretariat, was headed to a slaughterhouse just three months after his last race on December 16, 2011 at Hollywood Park Racetrack. After three wins and earning nearly $200,000 in his career, Nitro Active is no
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OIE and FEI Join Forces on Sport Horse Policies
The OIE and FEI called for new protocols for the movement of âhigh health, high performanceâ sport horses at the 80th General Session of the World Assembly of World Animal Health Organization (OIE) Delegates in Paris last week.
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Olympic Competition Arena Surface Fails Tests
Organizers of the London Olympics admit they are still no closer to resolving the problems with the much-criticized competition arena surface for next summerâs equestrian events after a re-test of the material produced more complaints from international
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Olympic Cross Country Tests Horses and Riders
On Sunday, Zara Phillips'Â grandfather, the Duke of Edinburgh, joined her mother, Princess Anne, in the VIP stands of the main stadium of Greenwich Park to watch her earn a respectable score in the dressage portion of her Olympic debut. With 46.10 pen
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Over-population of Horses Creates Problems in New Mexico
According to government agricultural officals and other authorities, thousands of wild, abandoned and feral horses are roaming the state of New Mexico forcing residents and officials to come up with better solutions to the over-population of horses on th
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Ozark MiniTack Gives Back
Ozark Mountain MiniTack.com, a leading supplier of equipment and accessories for ponies and Miniature Horses, is giving back this holiday season by supporting Chances Miniature Horse Rescue and the groupâs sixth annual â$3 Missionâ fundraiser, also
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Pairing Ponies and Patriotism - The All Glory Project
In a tribute to Veteranâs Day, our troops Equine Extravaganza, in partnership with Elizabeth Shatner, is proud to announce a true paring of ponies and patriotism.
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Palm Parnership Training Supports Quarter Horse Youth
Fox Grove Farm in Ocala, FL, is the first location on the east coast to boast an enclosed training arena filled with varying terrain and natural obstacles that can be encountered on the trail. Set on over two acres, it is a safe and fun environment to bui