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Entries from October 21st, 2009

China drafts first-ever animal protection laws

October 21st, 2009 · Horsemanship Today

I found this to be a topic with some ugly background, but here’s good news … if it happens:
The legislation, drawn up in consultation with the RSPCA, will include provisions to both protect pets and cover how farm animals should be raised, transported and slaughtered. It will also deliver protection for captive wildlife and laboratory [...]

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Helsinki International Horse Show

October 19th, 2009 · Horsemanship Today, Show Jumping

The second European qualifier for the World Cup of Show Jumping was held over the weekend in Helsinki, Finland.
The on-fire Swiss rider Daniel Etter and his mount Peu a Peu won the event in a 10-horse jumpoff to match their World Cup Qualifier victory last weekend in Oslo. USA rider Lauren Hough on Quick Study [...]

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The Cinderella Horse: New Book about a Four-legged Champion

October 15th, 2009 · Horsemanship Today, Show Jumping

One of fascinations of equestrian sport is that half of the athlete stars are horses. There is a long list of top mounts that have become recognized by the public for having special ability, charisma and personality.
The Legend of the Great Horse trilogy (second volume to be published in the summer of 2010) incorporates the [...]

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