Horses
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Nokesville horses found dead in accident
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A horse was found dead and another had to be put down in Nokesville late last week in an incident Prince William County Police said is accidental
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Kentucky Derby: Trainer Pletcher seeking Oaks-Derby double
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A win in the Kentucky Oaks on Friday has Todd Pletcher halfway toward a milestone last achieved 51 years ago.
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Horse drug bute may have entered human food chain
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The British government says eight horse carcasses have tested positive for the equine drug bute, and three of them may have entered the human food chain in France.
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Laurel Park horse escapes
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Racetrack officials say a horse escaped from Laurel Park and galloped 1.6 miles on a road with traffic before being caught.
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Metro Meteor makes unexpected career move to painting
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Metro, a 9-year-old thoroughbred with $300,000 in race earnings, is making an unexpected career move.
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Pimlico Race Course, Laurel Park race track agreement reached
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Gov. Martin O'Malley announced Friday that a 10-year agreement for racing at Pimlico Race Course and Laurel Park has been reached.
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Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding program helps kids develop motor skills
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This is no ordinary therapeutic riding program. Special needs kids who can’t speak are learning how to use their voices at this Northern Virginia Therapeutic Riding program.
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I'll Have Another scratched from Belmont
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According to Dennis O'Neill, brother of trainer Doug O'Neill, the horse galloped Friday morning and after a veterinary scan, the tendon seemed "kind of tender."
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Fairfax County horse stabbing: A month later, horses continue to heal
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Nearly a month after a brutal and bizarre attack on a group of horses at an equestrian center in Fairfax County, detectives are still trying to figure out who would slash animals that are used for therapy for autistic children.
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Drivers injured at Rosecroft Raceway
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Three drivers were hospitalized Tuesday night following a crash at Rosecroft Raceway in Oxon Hill.
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Harris' Heroes: Simple Changes helps disabled children
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At a ranch in Virginia, children with disabilities are learning to work with horses as they grow and improve themselves.
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Days End Farm Horse Rescue caring for 150 neglected horses, seeks financial help
CommentA Maryland-based horse rescue is coming to the aid of over 150 malnourished and neglected horses. It has already placed some horses on caring farms, but will need financial help to keep up its work.
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