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SAN RAFAEL, CA (IDA) – In Defense of Animals (IDA) today praised the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) for issuing three safety violations, including one classified as “willful,” to SeaWorld Orlando as a result of the death of Dawn Brancheau, a dolphin trainer killed at 2007 08 09 diflucan for oral thrush SeaWorld...
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  James Hardie AUSTIN, The Texas Board of Equine Medical Examiners held a public meeting on a proposed rule change that would require all non-veterinary equine dentists that use power tools to be under the direct supervision and responsibility of a veterinarian. This law would effectively limit non-veterinarians from independently offering their services. Testimony ran from the...
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Judge Denies BLM Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit to Preserve World Famous Wild Horse Herd   Court Declares Challenge to BLM Mismanagement to be “Ripe for Review”   Photo by Terry Fitch   WASHINGTON, (Cloud) — On August 25th United States District Judge, James S. Gwin, granted a legal request by The Cloud Foundation, Front Range Equine Rescue and photographer/author Carol...
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Salado, TX (Key Ranch) – For many years, tracks and horsemen’s associations have sought legislation to pass slots in Texas. It hasn’t happened yet. This year, through what are admittedly strategic moves for leverage, the three Class I tracks are willing to sacrifice Texas horse racing opportunities in order to achieve that legislation. The...
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  SARRAMENTO, CA, (HSUS) – The Humane Society of the United States applauds California lawmakers for passing a resolution urging the U.S. Congress to pass the federal Prevention of Equine Cruelty Act. Senate Joint Resolution 22, which passed the state Senate today, demonstrates strong support for the federal bill to prevent the slaughter of American...
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West Point Cadet Equestrian Team to Lead Pfizer Million Opening Ceremonies   SAUGERTIES, NY, (Phelps) – An already spectacular day in Saugerties, New York, got just that much more impressive with the announcement that the West Point Cadet Equestrian Team will kick off the dazzling opening ceremonies on Sunday, September 12th, prior to the start of...
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LEXINGTON, KY—30 Days to Go—With just one month to go until the 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games, ticket sales and hospitality purchases are ramping up as spectators from around the world prepare to witness world championship competition in eight equestrian sports. Dressage Freestyle Price Level A has officially sold out for the world championship final...
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  PHBA has adopted a new horse registration system  that will improve turnaround and processing times for members and Palomino owners.  This new system will provide PHBA members a faster and more convenient way to register horses, at a cost savings for the association. PHBA maintains records on more than 88,000 horses and owners,...
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  By R.T. Fitch, Photo of Times Photog in Trap Area by Terry Fitch SUSANVILLE, CA (SFTHH) – For weeks the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) has kept the American public and press at extreme distances from the wild horse trapping operations at the Twin Peaks helicopter stampede, and before that at Tuscorora, Calico, and in Montana‘s...
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  AMARILLO, (AWHA) – Three stallions, one couple and two men make up next year’s class of inductees to the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame.Mr San Peppy, Skipper W and Streakin Six, as well as Douglas and Nancy Dear, Joe Kirk Fulton, and Frank Howell will be honored at ceremonies during the 2011 AQHA Convention...
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