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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 …
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 …
(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 …
(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 …
“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 …
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. …
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 …
EMERALD DOWNS ANNOUNCES HORSEMEN INCENTIVES, PURSE ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2017 SEASON AUBURN, Wash. (January 19, 2017) – Emerald Downs has announced several popular incentive programs will be returning for the 70-day meet that runs April 8 through September 17. There will be $475,000 in total incentives for the season including: *The …
Ellensburg, Wash. (January 14, 2017) — The Ellensburg Rodeo is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 official poster. Copies of this artwork are now available at the Ellensburg rodeo office. This art will be available for $10.00 or $20.00 if signed by the artist. The art titled ‘Fired …
Youth ages 10 and over, and Adults trainers have submitted their applications and been selected into the 2017 Mustang Adoption Challenge hosted by Teens and Oregon Mustangs (T&OM) and sponsored by Coastal Farm & Ranch, the Mustang Heritage Foundation, Old Mill Feed, and Purina. Selected trainers will pick …