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9-horse spill in horse race in Japan
A chain-reaction, nine-horse spill during a race in Japan has left one jockey injured. From The Stamford Advocate. Read more >>

In Other News

2010 American Saddlebred Convention, Youth Conference, and Saddlebred Ball Set for February 18-20
The 2010 American Saddlebred Horse Association’s (ASHA) Annual Convention and Youth Conference will be held Thursday, February 18, through Saturday, February 20, at the Griffin Gate Marriott Resort and Spa in Lexington, Kentucky. From ASHA. Read more >>

Brevard flip-flops, says nay to legalizing horse manure on public roads
A war over horse droppings has erupted in a Canaveral Groves neighborhood, residents say, and county leaders have sent a plan to legalize manure to the compost heap. From Florida Today. Read more >>

Horses help veterans readjust, cope, heal
As an Air Force veteran, Amanda Thompson knows soldiers returning with post traumatic stress and other emotional disorders often don’t get much help readjusting, coping, and healing. From The Toledo Blade. Read more >>

Horse show series allows kids to compete without selling the farm
Youngsters work with trainers for months to learn new equestrian skills. From The Brandon News & Tribune. Read more >>

Paralyzed Police Officer Rides Again
Fort Worth police officer Lisa Ramsey entered a new arena Tuesday, taking part in a horse riding competition for special needs riders. From NBC Dallas Fort Worth. Read more >>

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