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World wide bits and bites:
United States:
New Jersey horse contracts neurological form of EHV-1
Quiz: What “type” of horse owner are you?
Adoptions offer horse lovers chance to own a legend
This is why photographers should stay off the track at a horse race
The Texas Horse Park is almost open, is still an awful idea
United Kingdom:
Battle of the clones: when will a replica horse win Olympic gold?
Look ‘through the keyhole’: Harry Dzenis’ yard [PICS]
Events this weekend in North America
US:
Pine Top Advanced H.T. [Website] [Results/Times]
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