Wayne Pacelle, CEO of the Humane Society, Responds to Wall Street Journal Article on Horse Slaughter
Gentlemen,
I know there are a thousand critics out there, and I think I personally may have 995 of them, but I did want to take a moment to express my disappointment with your May 3rd piece...
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Clean Horse Racing is a national movement of veterinarians, breeders, trainers, owners, bettors, and fans who oppose drugs in racing and favor fair and safer competition.
Dear Owner and/or Breeder,
The Jockey Club and the Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association (TOBA) have launched an advocacy website, cleanhorseracing.org, to...
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Issues Forum to Focus on Reinvigorating the Horse Industry
WASHINGTON, (AHC) – The American Horse Council has announced that the theme for this year’s National Issues Forum is “Reinvigorating the Horse Industry.”
This year’s National Issues Forum will be held on Tuesday, June 26, in Washington, DC during the AHC’s annual...
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Tags: American Horse Council, apha, AQHA, jockey club, prca, usef
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By David Hooper, CEO, Texas Thoroughbred Association
AUSTIN, (TTA) – Pinnacle Entertainment Inc. issued a press release this morning to announce that a wholly owned subsidiary has entered into agreements to acquire a 75.5% majority interest in Retama Partners Ltd. (RPL), the owner of the racing license for Retama Park. The announcement ended months of...
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Money-earning Paints lead the Quarter Horse News’ 2011 Equistat Reining Statistical Review rankings.
FORT WORTH, (APHA) – Several familiar Paint faces topped the leaders’ list in 2011 Equistat earnings. Equistat records show results and dollars distributed at all reining venues throughout the 2011 season. When it comes to spinning, stopping and sliding for dollars, it...
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NIGHT OF LEGENDS CEREMONY ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT FOR 2012 OKLAHOMA HORSE RACING HALL OF FAME
OKLAHOMA CITY, (Remington) – The Oklahoma Horse Racing Hall of Fame at Remington Park will honor its first class of inductees this year on Wednesday, April 11 with a “Night of Legends” ceremony. A group of nine, integral to American...
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The Future is in Your Hands – Take the Reins!
What You Can Do to Give Strength to the Horse Industry
WASHINGTON, (AHC) – You may be surprised to know that there are over 9 million horses in the United States, based on a study done by the American Horse Council entitled the Economic Impact...
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Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue Anti Horse Slaughter Billboards
GLENVILLE, PA (Angel Acres) – Angel Acres Horse Haven Rescue (www.saveahorsenow.org) is pleased to announce that the newest billboard in their campaign to educate the U.S. public about horse slaughter has gone up in Oklahoma City, OK. The billboard guides the reader to its companion website...
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Tags: AQHA, dave duquette, horse slaughter, Respect4Horses, Saving America's Horses, slaughter, sue wallis, Wild Horse Freedom Foundation
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Horse Welfare Conference to Counter Horse Slaughter Summit
Is Horse Slaughter Coming to a Neighborhood Near You?
OKLAHOMA CITY, (R4H) – Equine advocates from across the nation will participate in a press conference and live webcast, the Summit of the Live Horse, aired from Oklahoma City on 04/03/2012 to address the explosive issues surrounding...
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Tags: AQHA, Charles Stenholm, dave duquette, horse slaughter, slaughter, sue wallis, Summit of the Live Horse, Temple Grandin
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RUIDOSO DOWNS, New Mexico (March 16, 2012) – A recording-setting Grade 1 All American Derby, with a projected $2,300,000 purse, and the Grade 1, $2,400,000 All American Futurity head a stunning stakes lineup this summer at Ruidoso Downs.
The 440-yard All American Derby on September 2 – the day before Labor Day – will have...
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