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Road to the Horse Educates and Entertains
Some great Canadians have crossed the border to bring their talents and influence to the United States. Actors like Michael J. Fox. Entertainers like Celine Dion. And even great rodeo competitors like Robin Burwash. But a new brand of Canadian influence i
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Sen. Mary Landrieu: Humane Horsewoman of the Year
The Humane Society of the United States has named Sen. Mary Landrieu, D-La., the 2011 Humane Horsewoman of the Year. Champion because of her work on the horse slaughter ban and Tennessee walking horse protection
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Study Addresses Effectiveness of Equine Therapy
Certainly anyone willing to try an alternative therapy like equine therapy might also wonder if it is truly effective. And yet, typically, alternative therapies also are shy on research, and finding valid, and relevant studies can be challenging.
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The Heart of Donkey Rescue
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue in Tehachapi, CA, has a strict adoption policy to ensure that the animals they rescue go only to people who understand their work and look upon animals as they do.
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Thoroughbred Charities Awards Scolarships to Cornell Vet Students
Two aspiring equine veterinarians at Cornell will soon start horse-healing careers with less student debt, thanks to twin scholarship gifts. The Thoroughbred Charities of America (TCA) Endowment Board recently awarded two fourth-year students at the Colle
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Tommy Garland - Equine Extravaganza Celebrity Winner
Colt starting is never easyâ¦.. or is it? When you put three extraordinary trainers together for three days, with three young un-started horses at the 2011 Equine Extravaganza Celebrity Trainer Challenge it sure looked easy! Tommy Garland, Chase Dodd,
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Top Reiners Ready for Open World Championship Shootout
Reining fans from all corners of the globe are looking forward to this yearâs 2011 National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show. Itâs the largest show in all of Reining and is expected to pa
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UK Equine Research To Add Three to Hall of Fame
The University of Kentucky Gluck Equine Research Foundation will induct three scientists into the UK Equine Research Hall of Fame Sept. 23 at Keeneland Race Course.
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"Unsung Heroes" Featured
The Thoroughbred industryâs often unrecognized and behind-the-scenes leaders are profiled in the inaugural Thoroughbred Times âUnsung Heroesâ feature that appears in the July 2 issue of the weekly industry magazine.
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Vermont Confirms Second Death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis
The Vermonth Health Commissioner has confirmed the second death from Eastern Equine Encephalitis in a news release: "As the Health Commissioner, I am sad to report the stateâs second death this month from Eastern Equine Encephalitis.Â