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Humane Society CEO Sets Murdoch Owned Wall Street Journal Straight on Falsehoods in Story

May 14, 2012
Humane Society CEO Sets Murdoch Owned Wall Street Journal Straight on Falsehoods in Story

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 Racing Sends Letter to Owners and Breeders

May 11, 2012

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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Horse Council Frets About Breeding Decline when 100,000 Horses Cross the Border

April 26, 2012
Horse Council Frets About Breeding Decline when 100,000 Horses Cross the Border

AHC a cytotec 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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PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES MAJORITY INTEREST IN RETAMA PARK

April 26, 2012
PINNACLE ENTERTAINMENT ACQUIRES MAJORITY INTEREST IN RETAMA PARK

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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Top Paint Reiners Hit Paydirt

April 11, 2012

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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Paint Racing Legend Got Country Grip to Oklahoma Racing Hall of Fame

April 8, 2012
Paint Racing Legend Got Country Grip to Oklahoma Racing Hall of Fame

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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American Horse Council Appeals for Support, Let Them Know What You Think

April 3, 2012
American Horse Council Appeals for Support, Let Them Know What You Think

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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Anti Slaughter Billboard Would Have Greeted Attendees to Ill Fated United Horsemen Summit

April 3, 2012
Anti Slaughter Billboard Would Have Greeted Attendees to Ill Fated United Horsemen Summit

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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Group Calls Press Conference for Live Horse Summit

March 25, 2012

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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Ruidoso Downs Announces Summer Stakes Including the $2.4 Million All American Futurity and Derbies

March 16, 2012
Ruidoso Downs Announces Summer Stakes Including the $2.4 Million All American Futurity and Derbies

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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