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Some NM horse trainers use love rather than force

FARMINGTON, N.M. (AP)--Josy Pyne bought her first horse at age 48, following a bout with breast cancer. Following her triumph over cancer, horse riding and training became the guiding passions of her life. Pyne now owns two horses, which she refers to as "her boys': Rocky, a 13-year-old chestnut Missouri fox trotter, and Cisco, a 15-year-old quarter horse that changes color four times a year. [Read More]

Horse used to spook in own stall, now a trick star

WALNUT, Calif. (AP)--Lukas was all bite, buck and bitterness before Karen Murdock adopted him six years ago and made him an Internet star. Murdock introduced the 16-year-old Thoroughbred to carrots and kindness, helped him forget years of abuse and taught him tricks: He can smile, yawn, kiss, nod, identify shapes, numbers and letters, fetch, wave, salute, pose and stretch--and he does some of it with his front feet on a pedestal. The 1,200-... [Read More]

Oklahoma trainer faces life's challenges head on

STILLWATER, Okla. (AP)--Jennifer Cunningham takes her joy from family, her passion from horses and her strength from her faith. But she takes her creed from a favorite children's film. "One simple motto I like to live by is from the movie Nemo--'just keep swimming!'" [Read More]

Nebraska man in horse dragging case convicted of DUI

KEARNEY, Neb. (AP)--A 22-year-old Kearney man accused of dragging a horse behind a trailer has been found guilty of drunken driving. Tyler Brockman pleaded no contest Wednesday in Buffalo County Court to DUI with a blood-alcohol content of more than 0.15 percent. The state limit is 0.08 percent. [Read More]

Rescued horses find a forever home

BEECHER, Ill. (AP)--Sometimes rescuing an animal from a life of misery is the easy part. Finding a safe permanent home for a creature that has been abused or neglected can be a far greater challenge. At last, the story of two mistreated horses finally has a happy ending, thanks to several caring local people who went out of their way to make that happen. [Read More]

Women's Pro Rodeo finals in Lincoln in 2010-2011

LINCOLN, Neb. (AP)--The Lancaster Event Center manager says Lincoln will host the Women's Pro Rodeo Association World Finals in 2010 and 2011. The Lincoln Journal Star reports that the event attracts 300 to 400 competitors and is expected to have a $3 million economic impact on Lincoln each year. Event Center manager Ron Snover said the rodeo association has already booked 500 horse stalls and every building on the grounds for the Oct. 11 to 17... [Read More]

Horse trainer battles brain aneurysm

SHELBYVILLE, Tenn. (AP)--When Jerry Williams left the hospital, a baby in his mother's arms, it was 38 years before he'd ever have to go to a hospital again. In fact, you might even say the Tennessee walking horse trainer was as healthy as a horse. That changed Sept. 30. [Read More]

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