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Horse People
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Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award Goes to G. R. Carter, Jr.
G. R. Carter, Jr., winner of the third annual Sam Thompson Memorial Jockey Award, is one of the top riders in his field and has earned the title of AQHA Champion Jockey a record ten times.
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Double Diamond Awards Presented by Back Country Horsemen
Both the Show Me Missouri and the San Gorgonio Pass units of Back Country Horsemen demonstrate how BCHA brings together public and private interests to work for a goal of trail access for all users.
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The Legacy of Dr. James L. Voss at CSU Veterinary Hospital
Dr. Voss realized his fervent goal of building a leading-edge Veterinary Teaching Hospital and mentored an astonishing number of prominent CSU alumni, faculty and staff as students.
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Irish and Griffith Put the IHSA into NRHA
A good eye and good seat were among the assets Rebekah Irish called upon to win the reserve NRHA Collegiate Reining title at the NRHA Derby.
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Buckeye Nutrition Veterinarian Receives Research Award
Equine Science Society (ESS) recently honored Patricia Harris, Ph.D., director of science, Mars Horsecare, for her work as a scientist and equine nutrition specialist.
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Jackie McConnell Pleads Guilty to Charges of Abusing Horses
Jackie McConnell and two associates have entered guilty pleas to charges of abusing horses in violation of the Tennessee cruelty to animals statute.
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Dick Pieper Honored with WSHE Hall of Fame Award
Although Pieper has competed for decades at the highest level of reining and cutting competitions, being a clinician headliner at the Western States Horse Expo was a first for this extraordinary horseman.
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AAEP Scholarships To Help Equine Veterinary Graduates
Although veterinary graduates with an equine interest pursue residency training, it is difficult for them to move on to a career in research and teaching due to economic constraints.
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Equestrian Compound Owned by Merv Griffin Sold
Merv Griffin's 39 acre equestrian compound including a race track, horse stables, a large main house and staff quarters sold recently for $7 million.
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Equestrians Ride to IEA National Championships
Founded in 2002 to promote and improve the quality of equestrian competition, the IEA has more than 8,000 middle and high school student-riders across the United States.