Approx. $37,000 in Crundwell Assets Headed Back to Dixon, Largest Portion From Incentive Fund
January 13, 2015 Comments Off on Approx. $37,000 in Crundwell Assets Headed Back to Dixon, Largest Portion From Incentive Fund
According to a piece released this week by The Association Press, a judge has ordered that approximately $37,000 in assets belonging to former Dixon comptroller and famed AQHA breeder Rita Crundwell are to be turned over to the city. The largest portion consists of $37,293.39 from the AQHA Incentive Fund Program. Click here to read […]
Continue reading …Plea Deal in KY Horse Cruelty Case Causing Outrage
January 12, 2015 Comments Off on Plea Deal in KY Horse Cruelty Case Causing Outrage
A decision just handed down this week in Pendleton County, KY is causing outrage. Many will remember the odd circumstances where 49 dead horse carcasses were discovered on a Pendleton County Farm and 35 horses were discovered alive. Initially, the owner was charged with 14 counts of animal cruelty and 49 counts of failure to […]
Continue reading …Cold Horse Controversy in WI Involves 2 Horses, Concerned Citizens, and Owner Seeking Temporary Restraining Orders
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on Cold Horse Controversy in WI Involves 2 Horses, Concerned Citizens, and Owner Seeking Temporary Restraining Orders
Winter weather conditions have contributed to an interesting story coming out of Somers Township, WI this week. Local news station, Fox 6, has been reporting on a situation involving a pair of horses, a group of concerned citizens, and an owner seeking temporary restraining orders. The Kenosha County Sheriff’s office has been busy fielding numerous […]
Continue reading …ADM Alliance Nutrition Releases Statement Regarding Alleged Horse Feed Incident in SC
January 8, 2015 Comments Off on ADM Alliance Nutrition Releases Statement Regarding Alleged Horse Feed Incident in SCFollowing the sad news in December about the Florida-based horse farm that lost several horses due to contaminated feed, news of another potential incident has been circulating, this time in South Carolina. ADM Alliance Nutrition released a written statement this week regarding the allegations of feed contamination. “ADM Alliance Nutrition is aware of the recent […]
Continue reading …They’re Back! USEF Announces Helmet Cameras No Longer Prohibited
January 6, 2015 Comments Off on They’re Back! USEF Announces Helmet Cameras No Longer Prohibited
Would you ever use a helmet camera during a training session or competition? Do you think it might compromise the safety of a horse and its rider? Does it depend more on discipline?
Continue reading …Frozen Semen From Late Stallion Skys Blue Boy Will be Released to Select Mares in 2015
December 18, 2014 Comments Off on Frozen Semen From Late Stallion Skys Blue Boy Will be Released to Select Mares in 2015
Although deceased, the demand for Sky Blue Boy’s frozen semen has been great and after careful consideration, the Monacos have decided to release the semen to approved mares in 2015.
Continue reading …Four Horse Deaths Blamed on Tainted Feed, FL Stable Preparing to Lose Last 18 Horses That Also Ingested
December 16, 2014 Comments Off on Four Horse Deaths Blamed on Tainted Feed, FL Stable Preparing to Lose Last 18 Horses That Also Ingested
Incredibly sad news is coming out of Florida this week as the fourth in a string of horse deaths connected to recalled feed manufactured by Lakeland Animal Nutrition, Inc. was announced. All four of the horses that have died were confirmed to have ingested feed tainted with an antibiotic [monensin] commonly used in cattle feed but […]
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy on Clenbuterol
December 15, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Zero-Tolerance Policy on Clenbuterol
“The misuse of medications at the hands of a few, to the detriment of the many honest people in our industry, is one of the major issues we are dealing with today,” said AQHA Vice President Don Treadway Jr.
Continue reading …Legislation to Stop Practice of Horse Soring Meets Roadblock in US Senate
December 10, 2014 Comments Off on Legislation to Stop Practice of Horse Soring Meets Roadblock in US SenateLegislation to stop the cruel and illegal practice of “soring” – one of the most broadly supported bills in Congress with 60 Senate cosponsors and 308 House cosponsors – has been blocked by at least one Republican Senator, preventing movement on the legislation until the “hold” is lifted.
Continue reading …NCEA Head Coaches Return From 2-Day Strategy Session About Preserving Collegiate Equestrian NCAA Status
December 4, 2014 Comments Off on NCEA Head Coaches Return From 2-Day Strategy Session About Preserving Collegiate Equestrian NCAA Status
“Equestrian is changing and we have the opportunity to become mainstream,” NCEA President Meghan Cunningham said. “From its long history as an Olympic sport to tremendous growth seen in our youth numbers to recent coverage on ESPN, the sport is growing. We leave Dallas knowledgeable of the challenges ahead but also focused and driven for success.”
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