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The Inside Scoop on Upcoming Dreamworks Film: Dreamer
From the legendary Seabiscuit, to this year’s upset winner of the Kentucky Derby, Giacomo, people the world over love the underdog—or rather, horse, in this case. The come-from-behind winners, and horses that have battled the odds to achieve the seemingly impossible have always been the ones that capture our imagination…and our hearts. ... Read the full article

Beautiful 'Dreamer' Showcases the Bluegrass
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UPS, NASCAR, and the Kentucky Derby Sweepstakes
The "Off to the Races Delivered by UPS" sweepstakes will award one lucky winner and a guest a trip to the April 29 Aaron's 499 NEXTEL Cup race in Talladega, Alabama. In addition to watching the race on NASCAR's biggest high-banked oval, the 2.66-mile ... Read the full article

Farnam's Customer Appreciation Sweepstakes
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Equine Experience Hosts Kids Day
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Horse Owners, Take Back the Yard from Flies, Enter to Win
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Farnam's Customer Appreciation Sweepstakes
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2008 Bates Horsemastership Sweepstakes Winners Announced
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Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story
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Win a One-on-One Training Session with Olympic Event Rider Darren Chiacchia
DULUTH, Ga., Feb. 17, 2006 - A new campaign launched by Merial, the makers of ULCERGARD (omeprazole), allows horse owners to enter to win a day with Olympic Three-Day Event Rider Darren Chiacchia. The "Day with Darren Chiacchia" sweepstakes, invites ... Read the full article

Winner Named in USEF/Farnam Fly Control Sweepstakes
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Farnam Promotion Benefits U.S. Team at World Equestrian Games
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100% Rubber Boots
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Rebecca Reed Wins Day with Top Clinician Stacy Westfall
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Camps for Kids the Equestrian Way
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Diamond Anniversary Creates Sweepstakes Excitement at Farnam
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American Paint Horse Association puts more than 300 in the saddle for Kids Day
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The Making of The New Saddle Club™ - Series 3
“Ever wonder how The Saddle Club TV series comes to your television?” Kia Luby, who kids worldwide will remember as “Kristi” from Series 1 and 2, has a 26-part answer to that question for kids who love the television series. Kia is the host of “The Making of The Saddle – Series 3” Video Journals that will be part of each episode of the public television broadcasts of the new series. Distributed through American Public Television (APT Exchange) and Connecticut Public Broadcasting, Inc. (CPTV) the 26 half-hour episodes will premiere September 7, 2008. ... Read the full article

Enter to Win a Week With a Madden Team
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