11 Rules Passed at 2020 APHA Convention
March 2, 2020 Comments Off on 11 Rules Passed at 2020 APHA Convention
On March 1, APHA national directors voted on 14 rule change proposals that advance to the floor for consideration at the 2020 APHA Convention, which took place February 28–March 1 in Fort Worth, Texas. Most rules will go into effect with the 2021 APHA Rule Book (rules with early implementation requested are noted below).
Continue reading …New Requirements For Equine Infectious Anemia Testing
February 28, 2020 Comments Off on New Requirements For Equine Infectious Anemia Testing
By April 15, 2020, veterinarians must use the current federal approved forms or approved systems (i.e. VS Form 10-11 dated Feb 2018 or VSPS e10-11 form) Contact your local animal health official to obtain current forms.
Continue reading …Farewell 2020 Silver Dollar Circuit- BIG Announcement About 2021
February 27, 2020 Comments Off on Farewell 2020 Silver Dollar Circuit- BIG Announcement About 2021
The show will be moving to its new dates- January 15th-20th for 2021! the momentum and excitement from the new Silver Series will carry over to the Silver Dollar next year where exhibitors will be able to manage the schedules of the Silver Dollar and Sun Circuit more easily with a larger break in between.
Continue reading …Why “Coronavirus” is Different than Equine Coronavirus
February 19, 2020 Comments Off on Why “Coronavirus” is Different than Equine Coronavirus
They certainly sound similar, and that’s because a coronavirus is a microscopic strand of RNA, which is genetic material similar to DNA, wrapped in protein. When examined under a microscope, they look like they’re wearing tiny crowns, hence the name. Because this is a virus and not a bacteria, it cannot multiply on its own and must invade a host cell in order to sustain resources to make more viruses.
Continue reading …VS Goodride Named 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year
February 12, 2020 Comments Off on VS Goodride Named 2019 NSBA Horse of the Year
The 2015 AQHA stallion is owned by Brenda Gower of Lloydminster, Alberta. On his way to earning this achievement, VS GoodRide amassed 109 points and $17,554.53 in Western Pleasure, Western Riding and Trail events.
Continue reading …ApHC Nationals Moving to Indianapolis in 2021
February 11, 2020 Comments Off on ApHC Nationals Moving to Indianapolis in 2021
The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) and the Indiana State Fair Commission have signed a 3-year agreement to hold one of America’s oldest and most prestigious horse shows in Indianapolis, beginning in 2021.
Continue reading …2020 BHF Adds Yearling Longe Line, Mare Power Program, New Schedule
February 6, 2020 Comments Off on 2020 BHF Adds Yearling Longe Line, Mare Power Program, New Schedule
We will be offering our first performance class at our 2020 event: Yearling Longe Line. This class will have a purse of $25,000, which was generously donated by Headley Quarter Horses. All nominated yearlings will be eligible to participate in this class. If you have a 2019 weanling that was not nominated, please contact the BHF office. We are going to make a one-time exception and allow these horses to pay the 2019 nomination fee now, and the 2020 nomination fee, making these horses eligible for the 2020 Yearling Longe Line Class only. Foals sired by all BHF Stallions – Amateur, Open and Color Division – are eligible for this class.
Continue reading …Georgia Cook is Proud, New Owner of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Famous N Foolish
January 31, 2020 Comments Off on Georgia Cook is Proud, New Owner of Multiple World and Congress Champion, Famous N Foolish
Eight-year-old Georgia Cook has received quite a spectacular gift from her family. She is the proud, new owner of the multiple World and Congress Championship earning gelding, Famous N Foolish, that was shown to much success by the Rippeon sisters, Allie and Madeline, in 2019.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves Zimeta as Therapeutic Medication
January 28, 2020 Comments Off on AQHA Approves Zimeta as Therapeutic Medication
The American Quarter Horse Association Executive Committee has approved the use of Zimeta (dipyrone injection) as a conditionally permitted therapeutic medication under AQHA Rule VIO403 in the Official AQHA Handbook of Rules and Registrations, effective immediately.
Continue reading …MAF Awards $1 Million to Research Australian Wildfires’ Impact on Wildlife
January 25, 2020 Comments Off on MAF Awards $1 Million to Research Australian Wildfires’ Impact on Wildlife
Australia is home to more than 300 native species, most of which aren’t found anywhere else in the world. Local experts estimate the ongoing wildfires have destroyed more than 12 million acres of land and impacted between 500 and 800 million animals, including koalas. These immediate issues will soon turn into long-term effects that could drastically change the animals’ future habitat and health.
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