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Equestrian Sport

United States Eventing Association Announces Calendars for the 2010 Young Event Horse, Future Event Horse, and Gold Cup Series
Looking to participate in one of the United States Eventing Association’s (USEA) many programs? Check out the newest calendar additions for the following series, with more dates to be added in the coming months. From USEF. Read more >>

Equine Welfare

ASPCA Grants $4,000 to Horse-Angels Ranch
The ASPCA® (The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals®) today announced a grant of $4,000 to the Horse-Angels Ranch in Spencer, Indiana. From ASPCA. Read more >>

In Other News

Cuts Could Send Mpls. Horse Patrols To Pasture
Facing an enormous budget deficit, the Minneapolis City Council started the process of making tough decisions. From WCCO. Read more >>

Baltimore mounted police unit saved for at least another year
Donors rode to the rescue of the Baltimore Police Department’s cash-strapped horse patrol, ensuring that the 121-year-old mounted unit will continue for at least one more year with more than $90,000 from private givers. From The Baltimore Sun. Read more >>

Ky. agriculture takes hit from recession
Kentucky’s slumping horse industry appears on pace to be overtaken by poultry farming as the king of the state’s agricultural sector, economists said Thursday. From The Lexington Herald-Leader. Read more >>

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