International Incident Clarified
Saturday, August 5, 2006

By Christy Howard Parsons

The Walking Horse Owners Association Office has confirmed that there was no attack on a VMO at Friday’s night horse show as has been reported on chat sites on the internet.

According to sources, four USDA VMOs and Dr. Todd Behre were present at the International on Friday evening. While walking through the barn area, a USDA VMO did find a horse on blocks. The MTSU police were called and the offending trainer was questioned and cited.

More information will be posted on this website as it becomes available

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International Incident Clarified Saturday, August 5, 2006

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