Texas animal health officials are monitoring horses at the Val Verde County Fairgrounds, in Del Rio, after a horse stabled there tested positive for equine infectious anemia (EIA) earlier this month. T.R. Lansford, DVM, the Region 5 Director for the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC), told TheHorse.com that on June 10, the TAHC was notified […]
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Mark Harrell Horse Shows has relayed a message from the Georgia Quarter Horse Association today concerning the upcoming 2013 Big A & Stars N Stripes. The fax line at the Horse Park is down, therefore, if you’ve faxed any type of form in recently, such as a shavings order or golf cart reservation, be sure […]
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American Quarter Horse Youth Association members elected the 2013-2014 AQHYA national officers and regional directors at the 2013 Bank of America Youth Excellence Seminar June 20-22 in Amarillo. AQHYA national officers and directors were elected by their peers after campaigning throughout the first days of YES. Candidates elected for the national officer and regional director positions will serve […]
Continue reading …2013 AQHYA Hero Award Presented to Youth Who Reached Out to OK Tornado Victims
June 25, 2013 No CommentThe 2013 American Quarter Horse Youth AssociationHero Award was presented toEmily Prather of Claremore, Oklahoma, June 21 at the 2013 Bank of America AQHYA Youth Excellence seminar. The award was presented to Prather by AQHA President Johne Dobbs. “On behalf of AQHA, I am proud to present this award to Emily,” Dobbs said. “Her generosity is an […]
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June 23, 2013 – NRHA press release by: Christa Morris –The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby Show moved into its second day with more than a dozen classes for non pro, youth, green and open riders. NRHA also hosted its Annual General Membership Meeting, Judges Monitor Meeting for exhibitors and an NRHA Professionals Meeting. The Derby, […]
Continue reading …Authorities Investigating Sudden Equine Death of CA Horses Determined No Foul Play Involved
June 24, 2013 No CommentCalifornia Horse Racing Board (CHRB) investigators looking into the cause of multiple cases of sudden death in racehorses over the past two years have concluded that no foul play was involved. BloodHorse.com on April 11 reported the state had seen a spike in cardiac failures, as reported in the CHRB Postmortem Examination Program for fiscal year 2011-2012. […]
Continue reading …Georgia fire authorities are investigating the cause of a fire that claimed the lives of 35 Saddlebred horses, including championship-caliber show horses. Glenn Allen, spokesman for Georgia State Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner Ralph Hudgens, said that on June 20 around 8:30 p.m. fire broke out at the Happy Valley Farm, a Saddlebred breeding and […]
Continue reading …Explanation of New “Championship Format” For 2013 AZ. Fall Championship Show
June 24, 2013 No Comment
AzQHA Presents a New Show in Scottsdale The Arizona Quarter Horse Association is proud to announce the Arizona Fall Championship Show. This show will replace, as well as, continue the tradition of a quality event occurring in Arizona in the fall. FEATURING $300 ALL SHOW FEE INCLUDED: A stall and all classes your horse is […]
Continue reading …NRHA press release by: Christa Morris – With more than $650,000 in estimated added money, the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Derby Showruns for one week each summer and showcases the world’s best 4-, 5- and 6-year-old reining horses. The Derby is one of two major events presented by NRHA each year in Oklahoma City and also […]
Continue reading …A pair of California horse breeders has pleaded not guilty to multiple felony animal cruelty counts for allegedly maltreating animals seized from their property. In January, Marin Humane Society Atty. Bruce Wagman told TheHorse.com that the Marin County Humane Society seized a Warmblood breeding stallion and one mare from the Gray Fox Farm in Petaluma on Dec. […]
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