The right candidate will have experience in equine photography, action shots, and backdrop pictures. Familiarity with the Congress is a plus. On-site photo printing is preferred, but not required.

In an April 3 statement, the Minnesota Board of Animal Health said a total of “seven Minnesota horses with neurologic signs have tested positive for EHV-1 infection (non-neuropathogenic strain).”

“Participation in one historically popular class, Amateur Versatility has been declining for the past decade. The tough decision was made to not offer Amateur Versatility in 2014. Versatility may return in future years. There is even discussion about bringing Open Versatility back to the Congress.”

Horses impacted by a mudslide that obliterated parts of Snohomish County in rural Washington state are being cared for by area volunteers.

“The most common way for EHV-1 to spread is by direct horse-to-horse contact but it can also spread through the air, contaminated equipment, clothing and hands; this certainly highlights the importance of practicing basic biosecurity practices,” said State Veterinarian, Dr. Keith Roehr.

CNBC’s investigative news program, American Greed, will be airing an hour-long television special tomorrow, Wednesday, April 2, 2014, that will feature Rita Crundwell. The special, which is entitled, American Greed #83- The Cunning Cowgirl Crook, will recount how Crundwell used her position as the comptroller of Dixon, Illinois to steal $53 million to fund her horse-breeding […]

According to a piece from the Connecticut Law Tribune, a lawsuit stemming from 2006, where a child was bitten in the face by a horse, will continue to the Superior Court after the Connecticut Supreme Court upheld a ruling describing horses as belonging to “a species naturally inclined to do mischief or be vicious.” The […]

A Louisiana man is accused of animal cruelty after he allegedly dragged a mare behind his truck.

AQHA Publicity The American Quarter Horse Association filed its Reply Brief to Plaintiffs’ Brief in the cloning lawsuit with the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals. Click here for a link to the Reply Brief. AQHA is very pleased with the work of our appellate team. The parties have requested oral argument before a Fifth […]