Mini miniature could be world's smallest horse

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A Fast Talker When It Comes to Racehorses

By DENNIS NISHI

Ryan Mahan grew up at the racetrack, helping his stepfather, a veterinarian, perform surgery on racehorses. He wanted to follow his stepfather's career path, but Mr. Mahan was instead lured into the auction business. He started by selling everything from used furniture to livestock. He now conducts horse auctions for companies like Keeneland Thoroughbred Racing & Sales and the Ocala Breeders' Sales Co., two major U.S. auction houses of thoroughbred horses in the U.S., and he has sold a number of Kentucky Derby winners including Big Brown in 2008 and one of this year's favorites, Lookin at Lucky.

Leia na íntegra AQUI, no The Wall Street Journal.

World's Smartest Horse Is No Smart-Ass

(April 14) -- To quote "The Theme From Mr. Ed": "A horse is a horse, of course, of course."

But that blanket statement is simply not fair to a 17-year-old thoroughbred gelding in Chino Hills, Calif., who is being touted as the smartest horse in the world for the many amazing feats he's been able to master: 35 in all.

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