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HSUS Warns of Major Roadblock From Courts in Letter to Vilsack Over Meat Inspector Issue – Promises Litigation

February 3, 2012
HSUS Warns of Major Roadblock From Courts in Letter to Vilsack Over Meat Inspector Issue – Promises Litigation

The Humane Society of the United States Threatens Suit Against USDA if Court Order Not Followed Before Horse Slaughter Resumes WASHINGTON (HSUS) – The Humane Society of the United States cautioned the U.S. Department of Agriculture in a letter that the agency must comply with a 2007 ruling from the D.C. District Court prior to...
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House Committee Votes to Ban Double Deckers for Horse transport

February 3, 2012
House Committee Votes to Ban Double Deckers for Horse transport

Horse Sense Prevails: House Committee Approves Bill with Ban on Double-Deck Trailer Transport Photo by Julie Caramante WASHINGTON, (AWI) – The Animal Welfare Institute has notified supporters that  the American Energy and Infrastructure Jobs Act, H.R. 7, approved earlier today by the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee includes a prohibition on the hauling of horses via...
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Alliance Speaks Out on ASPCA Poll

February 3, 2012
Alliance Speaks Out on ASPCA Poll

Poll finds big Ag horse slaughter promotion has backfired Chicago (EWA) – A poll conducted in January by Lake Research Partners for the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) found that 80% of Americans are strongly opposed to horse slaughter. The highly respected research group based its survey on 1,008...
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Texas State Vet Responds to Concerned Citizen About Presidio Scandal Pleading Poverty, Even on Coggins Inspection Enforcement

February 3, 2012
Texas State Vet Responds to Concerned Citizen About Presidio Scandal Pleading Poverty, Even on Coggins Inspection Enforcement

By Steven Long HOUSTON, (Horseback) – The head veterinarian of the State of Texas not so skillfully passed the buck to the Sheriff of Presidio County ignoring responsibility for blatant misuse of Coggins certificates discovered by one of his inspectors. The same documents, according to Hempstead based Texas Animal Health Commission inspector Richard Wagner were...
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Roy Rich and Half Time Report Win 2011 NRCHA Open Two Rein World Championship

February 3, 2012
Roy Rich and Half Time Report Win 2011 NRCHA Open Two Rein World Championship

Photo by Laura Leigh, Horseback Magazine SAN ANGELO, (NRCHA) – In 2010, Roy Rich and Half Time Report won the National Reined Cow Horse Association Limited Open Hackamore ...
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National Cutting Horse Association to hold World Series show at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

February 3, 2012
National Cutting Horse Association to hold World Series show at San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo

Cutting Photo Courtesy NCHA Fort Worth, (NCHA) – The San Antonio Stock Show & Rodeo will host the second stop of the 2012 Mercuria/National Cutting Horse Association World Series of Cutting Feb. 10 and 11. Admission is free with general grounds admission. Finals will take place on Saturday, February 11 at 3:30 pm in the...
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NRCHA Announces Finalists for World Show

February 2, 2012
NRCHA Announces Finalists for World Show

Photo by Laura Leigh, Horseback Magazine SAN ANGELO, (NRCHA) – The preliminary action of the 2011 National Reined Cow Horse Association World Championship Show presented by John Deere continued Wednesday, February 1. The day began with the Open Hackamore, was followed by the...
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North American Riders Group Ranks Horse Shows – Houston Show Ninth in Nation

February 2, 2012
North American Riders Group Ranks Horse Shows – Houston Show Ninth in Nation

THE NARG TOP 25 of 2011 – SEE WHO’S BEST IN SHOW Year Two: The NARG Top 25 Shows in North America Are Revealed WELLINGTON, (NARG) – Following the overwhelmingly positive response to our 2010 Top 25 report, NARG’s host of volunteers once again invested hundreds of...
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lltech National Horse Show Announces 2012 Dates and Locations for ASPCA Maclay Regionals

February 2, 2012

LEXINGTON, (Phelps) - The Alltech National Horse Show, 129th edition is pleased to announce the dates and locations for this year’s ASPCA Maclay Regional competitions. The horse shows’ qualifying classes determine which riders will compete in this year’s ASPCA Maclay National Championship, which will be held...
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Four-In-Hand Driving Championship, will Celebrate 20 years of Competition and Include Jumping Events

February 2, 2012

From Live Oak International March 22-25, 2012 The Live Oak International Driving Event will celebrate its 20th year in 2012. Over this 20 year period it has been the industry standard for ...
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