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Day: June 4, 2011

AMENDMENT DEFUNDS USDA HORSEMEAT INSPECTIONS

Funding for USDA horsemeat inspections will not be part of the U.S. House of Representatives $125.5 billion 2012 Agricultural Appropriations Act passed by the House Appropriations Committee on May 31

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FIRE KILLS SIX HORSES, INJURES FOUR AT WEG EVENTER’S BARN

An early morning fire at American three-day eventer Boyd Martin’s barn killed six horses and sent four more to the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center, in Kennett Square, for treatment.

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AQHYA World Championship Show

The American Quarter Horse Journal — Here’s a look at what’s new on America’s Horse TV this week. America’s Horse TV is supported by AQHA corporate partners. News Channel, sponsored by Ford AQHA Newscast This week, the 2011 Built Ford Tough AQHYA World Championship Show is previewed along with the announcement of newly approved all-around judges. Plus, there’s a special offer for AQHA members from the National Cowgirl Museum and Hall of Fame in Fort Worth. People and Horse Channel, sponsored by John Deere Joe Kirk Fulton Texan Joe Kirk Fulton has been involved with the American

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Advocates urge stronger penalties be imposed for horse soring

Changes are planned for the Horse Protection Act and the U.S. Department of Agriculture has been asked to take aim at the practice of soring, government and nonprofit groups an-nounced recently. If the changes are made by federal officials as requested by animal protection groups, then sored horses and people who violate the Horse Protection Act might not be able to participate in shows such as the Celebration in Shelbyville, or small town shows sponsored by service clubs such as the Lions. Instead of a two-week suspension, horses and people participating in the shows could be disqualified

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