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Texas Losing Battle of the Purses; Louisiana Delivers Another Blow to Texas Economy
AUSTIN, Texas, March 3 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas economy suffered another blow when Louisiana Downs recently announced an increase in the average 2005 daily purse offerings up to $210,000 as a direct result of revenues generated from on-site slot mac ... Read the full article

State Horseracing Industry Supports Legislation to Recapture $1.2 Billion for Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, March 17 /PRNewswire/ -- The Texas horse and greyhound industries are estimating that the State Legislature will capture more than $1.2 billion in new money with legislation introduced by Rep. Ismael "Kino" Flores (D-Mission) that seek ... Read the full article

Recession in the Horse Industry: Coming or not?
Over the past few weeks there has been more and more talk about the odds of a recession in the United States. Economist's opinions are mixed as to whether we will have a recession, but all agree that, at the least, the economy is slowing and headed towards slower growth. ... Read the full article

New Pennsylvania Harness Racing Facility Opens
HARRISBURG, Pa., Sept. 18 /PRNewswire/ -- The grand opening today of Pennsylvania's first new harness track in 41 years, Harrah's Chester Casino and Racetrack in Chester, represents a major advancement for the state's agricultural industry and econom ... Read the full article

Wrangler introduces the Texas Signature jean from the George Strait Cowboy Cut Collection
Get carried away with the new Texas Signature jean from the George Strait Cowboy Cut Collection™ by Wrangler®. Honoring the Lone Star State – and home of Strait himself – this limited edition jean features, for the first time ever, the iconic brown ... Read the full article

Groups Condemn Legislation to Legalize Horse Slaughter in Texas
Within a day of the U.S. Court of Appeals' rejection of a petition from two foreign-owned horse slaughterhouses in Texas seeking to remain open, a Texas lawmaker has already introduced a bill to repeal the 1949 state law banning the sale and possessi ... Read the full article

PA Governor Rendell Signs Ceremonial Bill to Protect Equine Operators
$600 Million Industry Will Reap Benefit HARRISBURG, Pa., Jan. 7 /PRNewswire/ -- Pennsylvania Governor Edward G. Rendell held a ceremonial bill signing today at the 90th Pennsylvania Farm Show for a measure designed to better protect horse owners ... Read the full article

Dr. Hillman to Speak at AHC Issues Forum
August 10, 2006, Washington, D.C. – The American Horse Council has confirmed Dr. Bob Hillman as a speaker for the AHC Issues Forum, which will be held on September 25th in Austin, Texas. Dr. Hillman currently serves as the Texas State Veterinarian a ... Read the full article

The North Carolina Horse Council - A Growing Return
RALEIGH, N.C., April 5 /PRNewswire/ -- The North Carolina Horse Council announced that the referendum vote on the Horse Industry Promotion Assessment held March 9, 2005, passed with a 95% favorable vote. The vote authorizes the continuation of the $ ... Read the full article

Latigo Associates Retained by Texas A&M University Texas A&M University offers new focus on the horse industry economy
(College Station, Texas) – Texas A&M University, one of the foremost universities in the development of research, science and information for the agriculture industry, has retained Latigo Associates to assist in the development of a center designed t ... Read the full article

University of Kentucky to Announce Several Major Equine Programs
WHO: University of Kentucky President Lee T. Todd, Jr., UK College of Agriculture Dean Scott Smith, representatives of the equine industry, and others. WHAT: A significant announcement of several major programs being undertaken by UK which will ... Read the full article

22-Year Handle Low Sets Tone for 2008 Ohio Equine Industry Outlook
With wagering at Ohio horse race tracks reaching a historic low, state industry leaders are highlighting the convergence of factors that continue to prevent racing from level competition with states with expanded gambling. ... Read the full article

Benefits in the Economic Stimulus Act for Horse Industry
President Bush signed into law the Economic Stimulus Act on February 13. The bill is intended to provide a jump-start to the lagging U.S. economy. ... Read the full article

USC and Texas A&M Win Varsity Equestrian Championships
The University of South Carolina (USC) won its second overall championship in three years at the Heart O’ Texas Fair Complex, Waco, on April 20, 2007 after a nail biting head-to-head competition in which both the western and hunter seat championships ... Read the full article

AHC Urges Land Managers to use Stimulus Funding for Equestrian Trails
The American Horse Council has asked the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use stimulus funding for trails. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law on Februa ... Read the full article

AHC Urges Land Managers to use Stimulus Funding for Equestrian Trails
The American Horse Council has asked the National Park Service (NPS), U.S. Forest Service (USFS), and Bureau of Land Management (BLM) to use stimulus funding for trails. The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 signed into law on Februa ... Read the full article

Varsity Equestrian National Championship Seedings Released
The Varsity Equestrian National Championships (VENC) has announced the collegiate teams that have been selected and seeded for this year’s competition in conjunction with the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) and the American Quarter Horse A ... Read the full article

Texas Ruling Against Horse Slaughter Confirmed by Federal Court of Appeals
In affirming the January 2007 panel decision to uphold a Texas state law making it illegal to sell, possess and transport horsemeat for sale for human consumption, the entire U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit has rejected the two Texas-base ... Read the full article

Governor Rendell Recognizes Pennsylvania Horse Racing Commission's 40 Years of Service
HARRISBURG, Pa., Dec. 11 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The Pennsylvania State Horse Racing Commission marked its 40th year of service today during a feature celebration at the Philadelphia Park racetrack, said Governor Edward G. Rendell. "The horse r ... Read the full article

5th Virginia Equine Extravaganza Attendees Shopped Till the Doors Closed
As the 5th annual Equine Extravaganza approached, a tenuous economy caused both show management and exhibitors uncertainty as they awaited the opening gate on October 31st. The question was “How would the economy effect attendance and, more importantly for exhibitors, buying behavior?” ... Read the full article