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Rolex 2015 a Success for New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program
Friday, May 01 2015
April 30 Lexington, KY – New Vocations Racehorse Adoption Program once again had a successful Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event experience, with a constantly busy booth in the trade fair, a large Thoroughbred-centric event at the conclusion of the dressage on Friday, and an open house on Sunday morning before the showjumping began. The New Vocations’
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Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center Partners with RunTheBluegrass to Offer Family Fun Day
Wednesday, April 01 2015
Lexington, KY. March 28, 2014 – On Saturday, March 28th, the Maker’s Mark Secretariat Center hosted runners and their families for an afternoon of fun in collaboration with RunTheBluegrass. A day of running and experiencing the best of Central Kentucky’s farms and horse parks, RunTheBluegrass offered races of various length from Kids’ One Mile to Half-Marathon.
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Thoroughbred Champion Cigar Dies Following Surgery
Wednesday, October 08 2014
NEWS RELEASE Lisa Jackson Lisa.Jackson@ky.gov Kentucky Horse Park Mourns Loss of Incomparable, Invincible, ‘Unbeatable’ Horse LEXINGTON, Ky. (Oct. 8, 2014) – Thoroughbred champion Cigar died last evening, Tuesday, Oct. 7, at Rood and Riddle Equine Hospital from complications following surgery for severe osteoarthritis in his neck. Foaled April 18, 1990, the Hall of Fame
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Old Friends and New Vocations Partner for Retired Horses
Thursday, April 17 2014
GEORGETOWN, KY – MARCH 10, 2014 Old Friends and New Vocations have entered into an agreement to benefit Thoroughbreds in their post-racing and post-breeding careers. The two organizations each fulfill a different aftercare need. New Vocations places off the track Thoroughbreds with new owners in new careers, while Old Friends is primarily a home for
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For Artist Louise Mellon Dogs Rock!
Friday, February 28 2014
Wellington, FL – February 25, 2014 – Known for her equestrian art often seen on the covers of equine publications, Louise Mellon also has a fun gallery of canine works. Brightly colored and whimsical, a Mellon painting is full of energy, happiness and humor and captures the joyful quirks of that unique dog. Louise Mellon has dog friends
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Educational Opportunities and Nutritional Consults Available This Upcoming 2013-14 Season, Provided by BioStar LLC
Friday, January 24 2014
Wellington, FL (January 17, 2014)- Having a horse and being able to maintain it takes education and sometimes years of practice. But when it comes to maintaining performance horses at their highest level, having a professional around to help give yourself a great foundation of knowledge can make a huge difference in the show ring.
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New From Ice Horse
Monday, January 20 2014
Emergency Wrap: We’ve all been there. Your horse comes in from the field and there’s a hot bump on his – pick a spot: Shoulder, neck, ankle. Ugh, you think. One of his pals kicked or bit him while they were horsing around! Or you open up the stall door to find somehow; your horse
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Equine Hay Analysis Workshop
Thursday, January 09 2014
** Reminder – Workshop is tomorrow. Walk-ins are welcome! We will have bales of hay for you to look at and the matching hay analysis sheets. Ballston Spa, NY— Are you a horse owner interested in the nutritional value of the hay you are feeding your horse? Is the definition of “good hay” confusing to
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Down Under! George Morris Travels to Australia and New Zealand for January Horsemastership Clinics
Thursday, January 09 2014
Wellington, FL – January 6, 2014 – For legendary horseman and coach George Morris, sharing his secrets for success goes beyond U.S. borders. This month, Morris will be traveling to Australia and New Zealand, where riders and auditors will have the opportunity to learn from the best in the business. After retiring as Chef d’Equipe of
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Howlin’ Hoedown 2014 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach
Friday, January 03 2014
Wellington, FL- December, 20, 2014- The Howlin’ Hoedown 2014 will be held on Saturday, January 25th, 2014 at the International Polo Club Palm Beach in Wellington from 6:30 p.m. ’til 11:00 p.m. This event will offer guests a fun-filled, casual evening which will include a silent auction, live auction, line-dancing, a DJ provided by Kenny Mondo playing country and
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