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Kentucky HIO Endorses NHPS
Wednesday, April 26, 2006


Copyright WHR 2006

The Kentucky Horse Industry Organization has unanimously agreed to endorse the National Horse Protection Society’s plan.

            We did meet last nigh [Monday] and unanimously endorsed the National Horse Protection Society’s plan.” said Kenny Smith, president of the Kentucky HIO. “Kentucky is all about the betterment of the horse industry and we fully support this plan to unite the industry.”

            Kentucky joins the National Horse Show Commission’s as well as the Walking Horse Trainer’s Association’s support for the NHPS. The NHPS is made up of a variety of highly qualified individuals who are working together to come up with a plan to permanently improve and unite the walking horse industry.

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