USDA Urged to Enforce Horse Protection Act at Horse and Livestock Auctions
July 25, 2014 Comments Off on USDA Urged to Enforce Horse Protection Act at Horse and Livestock Auctions
HSUS press release The public sale of horses bearing evidence of soring is prohibited by federal law, but The Humane Society of the United States has found evidence that some horse and livestock auctions are not abiding. The HSUS urges the U.S. Department of Agriculture to pursue meaningful penalties against auctions that facilitate the sale […]
Continue reading …Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on Palomino Gelding Vandalized in What’s Being Described as Unusual “Hate Crime”
“The thought of someone going into his stall, in the middle of the night, to strip this horse of his picturesque mane, tail, and forelock… Also, they spray painted the letter ‘R’ on his body and on his stall door.”
Continue reading …AQHA Announces Reorganization- Trent Taylor Named COO/Treasurer, 14 Positions Eliminated
July 24, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Reorganization- Trent Taylor Named COO/Treasurer, 14 Positions Eliminated
Without question, the most difficult decision that countless businesses have faced in recent years is to eliminate positions. As part of AQHA’s reorganization, the difficult decision was made to eliminate 14 positions to align the Association’s staffing needs with today’s registration, transfer and membership demands.
Continue reading …To Date: 13 Premises in 8 TX Counties Confirmed Horses With Vesicular Stomatitis
July 23, 2014 Comments Off on To Date: 13 Premises in 8 TX Counties Confirmed Horses With Vesicular StomatitisOn July 18, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of three new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses in Central Texas. One premises is located 4 miles east of Webberville, TX in Bastrop County, one premises is located 1 mile northwest of Webberville in Travis County, and one premises is located 8 […]
Continue reading …To Date: 10 Premises in 7 Texas Counties Confirmed Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis
July 14, 2014 Comments Off on To Date: 10 Premises in 7 Texas Counties Confirmed Cases of Vesicular StomatitisOn July 10, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of two new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses in Bastrop and Travis counties in Central Texas.
Continue reading …US House Clears Vet Medicine Mobility Act, Next Step is Obama’s Desk
July 11, 2014 Comments Off on US House Clears Vet Medicine Mobility Act, Next Step is Obama’s Desk
Under the original law, veterinarians who carry drugs to in mobile veterinary units could be found in violation of the act.
Continue reading …UPDATE- Two Incidents Occur at Calgary Stampede: One Horse Dies, One Person Taken to Hospital
July 8, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE- Two Incidents Occur at Calgary Stampede: One Horse Dies, One Person Taken to Hospital
The wagon rolled while coming around one of the barrels during morning training. Haroldson was thrown from the wagon and taken by ambulance to hospital for evaluation and treatment.
Continue reading …Stolen Horse Recovered Over Fourth of July Weekend
July 8, 2014 Comments Off on Stolen Horse Recovered Over Fourth of July Weekend
Upon their arrival, law enforcement stated that Sarah was not allowed to cross private property, but instead the Metcalfes were asked to accompany the officer in order to positively identify the Appaloosa.
Continue reading …Breeders Halter Futurity Implements Anabolic Steroid Drug Testing Policy
June 30, 2014 Comments Off on Breeders Halter Futurity Implements Anabolic Steroid Drug Testing Policy
In an effort to maintain a level playing field and preserve the integrity of our Futurity and Show, the Breeders Halter Futurity Board of Directors will implement an Anabolic Steroid Drug Testing Policy immediately and will conduct random testing at their 2014 event. In the event of a positive test, the Owner, Trainer, and Exhibitor of the horse will all be held responsible.
Continue reading …Jessica Olsen and Sleepin N Paradise and Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid Win 2014 Western Pleasure Super Sires Classes
June 28, 2014 Comments Off on Jessica Olsen and Sleepin N Paradise and Sharnai Thompson and Rock County Kid Win 2014 Western Pleasure Super Sires Classes
Three-Year-Old Non-Pro Open Western Pleasure Results: 1- Sharnai Thompson/Rock County Kid- $10,069.50, 2- Lara Yungclas/Gettin Pretty- $7,911.75, 3-Courtney Borton/Her Royale Hotness- $6,113.62, 4- Michelle Bauer/Fightin Off Sleep- $3,596.25, 5-Linda Berwick/Sleep N I Know It- $3,236.63
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