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Equine Welfare

Horse breeder indicted on cruelty charges
A grand jury today indicted thoroughbred breeder Ernest Paragallo on 35 animal cruelty charges tied to a probe of horses that were being neglected at his Greene County farm. From The Times-Union. Read more >>

PETA urges ban on horse-drawn carriages in Portland
PETA said today that it has urged Portland Mayor Sam Adams and city commissioners to ban horse-drawn carriages. From Oregon Live. Read more >>

In Other News

Equine show aims to generate millions in exports
Export sales totalling over €4m are expected to be generated over the next 18 months by Eqspo 2009, Ireland’s first major global equine innovation showcase which is opening in Kilkenny. From Inside Ireland. Read more >>

Equestrian program helps girl escape shackles of autism
Following the calls of trainer Lynne Evans, 15-year-old Grace Gregory of Brentwood expertly leads her horse, Opie, to pivot, trot and dance over the sanded floor of the Saddle Springs Equine Center. From The Tennessean. Read more >>

Equine treatment center helps addicts recover
Carl Cleveland lost his mother and grandmother within a year. To escape the pain, he began drinking and using drugs heavily. From The Jackson Sun. Read more >>

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