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U.S. Eventing Team Golden at 2015 Pan American Games
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Calvin Euthanized after Cross-Country Fall
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The California Court of Appeals affirmed the trial court’s ruling granting the defendant’s motion for judgment relieving horse trainer Kristi Nunnink of liability....
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46 Horses Ready to Tackle 2013 Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event, Presented by Land Rover
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US Olympic Eventing Team Strides into Fifth Place After Cross Country
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Rolex Kentucky Three-Day Event Boasts Record Entries
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Eriksson v. Nunnink: Lessons for Equine Professionals
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