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ODYSSEO’S 65 FOUR-LEGGED STARS ARRIVE AT OLYMPIC VILLAGE IN VANCOUVER!

With only 5 days before the first show on January 29, the world’s largest touring production puts the final touches on its preparations.   VANCOUVER, BC (Tuesday, January 24) #OdysseoYVR – Sixty-five majestic horses, stars of the 30-million dollar theatrical production Odysseo, are taking up residence in their new home … Read More

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LOCAL EQUESTRIAN PUBLISHES FIRST CHILDREN’S BOOK

“Late in the spring, many years ago, a pretty sorrel filly with a flaxen mane and tail was born. Cute as a button and very fancy, her curly blonde hair went everywhere! Of course, her name would be Sugar, for she was sweet as sugar.” Odessa, Washington – Local equestrian … Read More

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Biggest AQHA Circuit in the western states

Biggest AQHA Circuit in the western states & coast prior to Arizona Sun Circuit! AQHA/NSBA approved classes.     Also held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil/Protect the Harvest Dirt & Diamonds NRCHA Derby. Circuit also offers several “All Breed Classes” including youth 11 & under All Breed classes. Show … Read More

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January Email Subscriber Drawing Sponsor – Washington State Horse Expo

Enter today for a chance to win 1 of 4 sets of tickets to the 7th annual Washington State Horse Expo March 3-5, 2017 in Ridgefield, WA! Each of the 4 prizes will include 2 adult admission tickets! Just sign up for our E-Newsletter and you’ll be entered for a … Read More

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Congress Passes National Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act

(Washington, DC)- The Senate has passed the National Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act (H.R.845/ S.1110). This follows House passage of the bill earlier this fall. The bill, introduced by Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tim Walz (D-MN) and Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO),  would direct the Forest Service … Read More

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AHC Announces New Student Membership

  (Washington, DC)- Starting in January 2017, the American Horse Council (AHC) will be offering a NEW membership option available to Students only! The Student Membership will be available to both high school and college students, and membership will be subject to verification; only full-time enrolled students are eligible for this … Read More

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New Children’s Book Reveals Why Horses Stand Outdoors in Bad Weather

“If you build a horse a cozy barn,” writes children’s author Jessie Haas, “she will choose to go out and stand in a snowstorm anyway.” In SNOW DAY (Candlewick Press, 10/8/16), the newest book in the easy-reader Bramble and Maggie series, Haas explores this mystery which has puzzled and frustrated … Read More

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U.S. House Leaders Introduce Federal Legislation to Prohibit Slaughter of American Horses

  Animal welfare organizations support Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act   WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and protect the public from consuming toxic horse meat. … Read More

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Obama Administration Finalizes Rule to Protect Tennessee Walking Horses

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WASHINGTON (Jan. 13, 2017) — In a move that should largely spell the end of the barbaric and gratuitous practice of horse soring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the release of its final rule to upgrade Horse Protection Act regulations. The rule bans the use of medieval stacks, chains … Read More

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