Kentucky Equine Receipts Projected to Rise in 2013
Ron Mitchell/The Horse
December 10, 2012
Economists are forecasting an upturn in equine receipts in 2013 after the industry saw steady sales in 2012.
Economists are forecasting an upturn in equine receipts in 2013 after the industry saw steady sales in 2012.
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The Thoroughbred Charities of America appointed Eric Hamelback and Michael McMahon to its board of directors.
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