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Rodeo: Inhumane activity or equestrian celebration?
Organizers of next week’s Palm Springs professional rodeo — the city’s first in 17 years — say they hope the event will help the city reclaim its Western roots and “bring our community together.” From The Desert Sun. Read more >>

In Other News

Elmore police office charged with threatening horse group
An Elmore police officer and humane society volunteer was charged last week with making threats against an Arabian horse rescue group. From The News-Messenger. Read more >>

The Equestrian Initiative is making strides
The Equestrian Initiative is slowing moving forward after several dead ends recently, but county officials are joining with Oconee County, Anderson County and Clemson University in hopes to build up an equestrian program at and around the T. Ed Garrison Arena in Clemson to bring in major tourism dollars to the area. From The Pickens Sentinel. Read more >>

Horse Wasn’t Stolen After All
A 9-year-old horse that was believed stolen more than a week ago turned out to have just wandered away. From WYFF. Read more >>

Dubai Horse Fair to showcase equestrian safety
As the prize money at international horse championships increases, so too does the value of both horse and rider. From Business 24/7. Read more >>

Waukegan police horses take federal hitch
Justice is coming to Washington, D.C. Along with Freedom and Bob. From The Lake County News-Sun. Read more >>

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