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Horse Breeders and Owners Conference

Red Deer is the site of the Horse Breeders and Owners conference this weekend. Robyn Moore, manager of the Horse Industry Association of Alberta, says there are topics for everyone involved in the horse industry.

Interview with Robyn Moore (1:39 minutes) (400 Kb)

Today is the deadline to pre-register for the conference. To do so, go to www.albertahorseindustry.ca. Registration will also be taken at the door.

Source: Alberta Agriculture and Rural Development


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