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The Foundation for the Horse Dedicates $10,000 to Support Feed and Hay Relief for Equines Impacted by Maui, Hawaii, Wildfires

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More help needed; donations welcome to The Foundation’s Disaster Relief Fund The devastating wildfires that have swept through Maui since Aug. 8 have also had a profound impact on the local horse population. The Foundation for the Horse, the charitable arm of the American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP), is …

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National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) Accredits the Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor (PATH Intl. CTRI®) Certification

Denver, CO – The Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship International is proud to announce the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA) has granted accreditation to the PATH Intl. Certified Therapeutic Riding Instructor certification, a first-of-its-kind designation in the equine-assisted services and equine industries. PATH Intl. leads the advancement of professional …

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New & Noteworthy: Mustang Heritage Foundation Partners with Extreme Cowboy Association

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The Mustang Heritage Foundation will partner with the Extreme Cowboy Association (EXCA) again for their 2023 World Championships. The EXCA World Championships will be held November 1-5, 2023, in Glen Rose, TX. As part of the World Championship, Mustang Heritage Foundation and EXCA will produce the New Partner Race, a …

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AHC Annual Conference Inspires and Spurs Action in Denver  

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The staff of the American Horse Council: Emily Stearns (Health, Welfare & Regulatory Affairs Liaison), Brigid Shea (Government Affairs Liaison), Julie Broadway (President), Bailey McCollum (EWDC Data Analyst), Megan Arszman (Marketing & Communications) and Ashley Harkins (UHC Director).

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The American Horse Council (AHC) wrapped a trip out West with its 2023 Annual Conference on June 6. The enthusiasm for learning and combatting a growing list of missions filled a packed crowd of industry leaders and ardent enthusiasts.   Attendees heard updates on the actions of such committees as …

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Morris Animal Foundation Day declared by Gov. Jared Polis

Morris Animal Foundation

Denver/June 15, 2023 – Colorado Gov. Jared Polis has proclaimed June 15 as Morris Animal Foundation Day – a significant declaration as the Colorado-based Foundation today celebrates its 75th anniversary. The proclamation underscores Colorado’s commitment to the health and well-being of animals both within the state and globally, aligning with …

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Humane Society of the U.S. releases urgent statement ahead of Preakness horse races

(Photo by Mathew Schwartz on Unsplash) Kitty Block, president and CEO of the Humane Society of the United States, released the following statement regarding tomorrow’s Preakness race in Baltimore:  “With the outrageous string of horse deaths in racing, how shameful that the misleadingly named National Horsemen’s Benevolent and Protective Association has repeatedly blocked …

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