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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AMARILLO, (AQHA) — In a powerful year, Cold Cash 123 earned the crown of 2011 World Champion Racing American Quarter Horse. The 3-year-old gelding follows in the footsteps of sire Oak Tree Special, who earned the title as a sophomore runner in 2003. Cold Cash 123 brings the world champion trophy home to Clare,...
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Equibase Announces Final North American Earnings Leaders for 2011
NEW YORK, (Equibase) – Todd Pletcher, Ramon Dominguez and Midwest Thoroughbreds finished 2011 as the leading trainer, jockey and owner, respectively, by North American earnings, according to final statistics released today by Equibase Company LLC, the Thoroughbred industry’s official database for racing information.
Belmont Stakes (Gr....
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FORT WORTH, (NRCHA) – National Reined Cow Horse Association leading rider Todd Crawford has made history once again, becoming the association’s first $2 Million Rider.
Crawford, who won the 2006 NRCHA Snaffle Bit Futurity, has also been named the American Quarter Horse ...
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AQHA AWARDS THE NATIONAL FINALS OF ITS 2012 CHALLENGE CHAMPIONSHIPS TO PRAIRIE MEADOWS
– The American Quarter Horse Association has awarded the national finals of its 2012 Challenge Championships to Prairie Meadows.
The event, pending approval by the Iowa Racing and Gaming Commission, will take place on Saturday, Oct. 27, closing night of Prairie Meadows’...
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By John Holland, President, Equine Welfare Alliance
CHICAGO, (EWA) – During his 2008 campaign, President Obama promised his unequivocal support for a ban on horse slaughter.“Now is the time for you to keep that promise, Mr. President,” says John Holland, president of Equine Welfare Alliance.
Calling it “paramount to public health”, the Equine Welfare Alliance (EWA)...
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Long-term, Tax Deductible Fund For Jacky Martin Through Chaplaincy
RUIDOSO DOWNS, (Riodpsp) – New Mexico (September 9, 2011) — A long-term, tax-deductible fund, called the Jacky Martin Fund, has been established through the Ruidoso Downs Racetrack Chaplaincy to aid paralyzed jockey Jacky Martin.
The fund’s purpose is to assist with Martin’s long-term needs once insurance money is...
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RUIDOSO, NM (Ruidoso Downs) – The Quarter Horse race that every owner, breeder, trainer and jockey wants to win is Ruidoso Downs’ signature event, the All American Futurity.
Run over 440 yards every Labor Day, the All American Futurity gained its lofty status through unique financial cooperation between the track and horsemen. Ruidoso Downs contributes...
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HOUSTON, (RodeoHouston) — The 2012 Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will serve as the venue for the American Quarter Horse Association’s Versatility Ranch Horse and Mounted Shooting world championship shows. To facilitate these events, the show has developed the World Shows Committee to assist with the competitions and to cater to exhibitors.
“The show is...
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WORTH $2.5 MILLION HIGHLIGHT 2011
26-Day Meeting Topped By $1 Million Texas Classic Futurity Saturday, November 12
GRAND PRAIRIE, Texas (Lone Star Park) – Lone Star Park’s 2011 Fall Meeting of Champions for American Quarter Horses will be highlighted by the 19th running of the Grade 1, $1 million-estimated, Texas Classic Futurity, the richest horse race...
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