APHA Has No Intention of Cancelling APHA World Shows
March 14, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Has No Intention of Cancelling APHA World Shows
Right now we have no intention of canceling the APHA Youth World Show or the APHA Open/Amateur World Show. If circumstances change, we will communicate it widely. Regarding APHA-approved shows, each show manager needs to make his or her own decisions about continuing their horse shows. Horse show managers should remind exhibitors to take precautionary personal hygiene measures to reduce the spread of the virus.
Continue reading …2020 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas Cancelled
March 13, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 FEI World Cup Finals in Las Vegas Cancelled
The International Equestrian Federation (FEI), United States Equestrian (USEF) and Las Vegas Events have announced the force majeure cancellation of the FEI World Cup™ Finals 2020 in Las Vegas. The annual equestrian competition, featuring the Olympic disciplines of Jumping and Dressage, was scheduled for 15-19 April at the Thomas & Mack Center.
Continue reading …World Equestrian Center to Suspend Competition at Ohio Facility
March 13, 2020 Comments Off on World Equestrian Center to Suspend Competition at Ohio Facility
After careful consideration, World Equestrian Center management has elected to close after competition ends on Sunday, March 15. The facility will remain closed for next week and we will continue to address the closures week by week. We will proactively issue updates regarding our reopening. We feel this is the right thing to do at this time.
Continue reading …IHSA Cancels Remainder of 2019/2020 Season
March 13, 2020 Comments Off on IHSA Cancels Remainder of 2019/2020 Season
The Intercollegiate Horse Shows Association (IHSA) executive committee regrets to announce their decision to cancel the remainder of the 2019/2020 competition season, as of midnight tonight. This cancellation applies to all IHSA shows including Zones, Western Semi-Finals and Nationals.
Continue reading …Southland Circuit AQHA Show Cancelled Due to Facility Closure From Coronavirus
March 12, 2020 Comments Off on Southland Circuit AQHA Show Cancelled Due to Facility Closure From Coronavirus
Show management was prepared to go ahead with the show; however, because it was to be held at the Tennessee Miller Coliseum facility of Middle Tennessee State University, the campus has now been closed to outside events.
Continue reading …APHA Show in Conjunction With Houston Livestock Show Cancelled
March 12, 2020 Comments Off on APHA Show in Conjunction With Houston Livestock Show Cancelled
Scheduled events for Wednesday, March 11, will continue, but all HLSR programs will be cancelled for the remainder of the event. This means that while Paint barrel racers will complete their runs that are taking place on March 11, other portions of the APHA-approved Paint Horse show taking place at the Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo will be cancelled.
Continue reading …27 People Charged in Horse Doping Ring, Largest to be Prosecuted in the US.
March 12, 2020 Comments Off on 27 People Charged in Horse Doping Ring, Largest to be Prosecuted in the US.
According to multiple news outlets, 27 horse trainers, veterinarians, and barn staff have been implicated in what is being called the largest horse doping ring to be prosecuted in the United States.
Continue reading …Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
March 11, 2020 Comments Off on Houston Livestock Show and Rodeo Cancelled Due to Coronavirus Concerns
“The Rodeo is deeply saddened; however, the safety and well-being of our guests and our community is our top priority. Out of precaution, the City has decided that this is the best course of action for our community.”
Continue reading …Multiple World Champion Sire, Valentino, Laid to Rest
March 11, 2020 Comments Off on Multiple World Champion Sire, Valentino, Laid to Rest
Valentino, Multiple World Champion sire, was humanely laid to rest on Tuesday, March 10th after a long illness. Our sincerest condolences go out to owner, June Rhea, and Lonn and Kathy Smallwood on the loss of their magnificent stallion.
Continue reading …2020 AQHA Convention Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
March 9, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 AQHA Convention Cancelled Amid Coronavirus Concerns
“We’ve made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s convention, based on the latest reports concerning the coronavirus,” said Craig Huffhines, AQHA executive vice president. “We are deeply concerned for the health and safety of the convention’s registrants from around the world and AQHA staff who must travel to Las Vegas for the event.”
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