Two 2018 APHA Registration-based Rule Changes Now in Effect
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on Two 2018 APHA Registration-based Rule Changes Now in Effect
– RG-070-2: Allows a solid Paint with one APHA-registered parent (sire or dam) to advance to the Regular Registry if the horse also has the Tobiano gene and a Paint trait.
– RG-070-4: Expands the list of eligible traits for consideration of RG-070.E. status changes for horses with at least one tobiano or tovero parent (foal must be out of 2 APHA-registered parents).
Continue reading …IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
March 19, 2018 Comments Off on IMPORTANT UPDATE- New ELD Waiver in Effect For Additional 90 Days!
FMCSA is announcing an additional 90-day temporary waiver from the ELD rule for agriculture-related transportation. Additionally, during this time period, FMCSA will publish final guidance on both the agricultural 150 air-mile hours-of-service exemption and personal conveyance.
Continue reading …ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect March 18th- Are You Prepared?
March 13, 2018 Comments Off on ELD Mandate Goes Into Effect March 18th- Are You Prepared?“This is really an hours-of-service issue. How do you haul livestock, live animals, and comply with the mandate, the hours-of-service law?” Sen. Jerry Moran, republican representative from Kansas said. “From a human and commonsense point of view, what we have today doesn’t work.”
Continue reading …Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
March 9, 2018 Comments Off on Our Sincerest Condolences Following Passing of AQHA Stallion, Heza Secret Agent
The 2009 AQHA stallion by The Top Secret and out of Just Georgina was not only a World Champion, multiple Reserve World Champion, and Congress Champion, in his own right; he was also a multiple World Champion and Congress Champion producing sire.
Continue reading …2017 NSBA Horse of the Year is Made N The Shade
March 6, 2018 Comments Off on 2017 NSBA Horse of the Year is Made N The Shade
NSBA announced yesterday that the 4-year-old AQHA gelding, Made N The Shade, is the 2017 NSBA Horse of the Year. “Mikey” accumulated 78 points and earned $40,560.99 in earnings in Western Pleasure classes on his way to achieving this prestigious title.
Continue reading …AHC Sheds Light on ELD Mandate During 2018 APHA Convention
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on AHC Sheds Light on ELD Mandate During 2018 APHA Convention
On Feb. 21, DOT released two guidance documents that shed more light on the rule as it pertained to horses and agriculture. They also opened a comment section on their site and put out a call for questions and concerns, which will be used to develop a frequently asked question document. AHC expects 85% of the horse industry to be exempt from the ELD requirement once final clarifications are made.
Continue reading …APHA Rule Change Proposals to be Considered Today at APHA Convention
March 5, 2018 Comments Off on APHA Rule Change Proposals to be Considered Today at APHA Convention
CONTROL #AM-090: Defeated but petitioned out of committee
SUMMARY: Adds performance halter for Youth and Amateur divisions. Also, adds Grand & Reserve Halter for Mares & Geldings in the Youth division.
Petition: Passed
U.S. Equine Industry Generates $122 Billion Impact on Economy, According to 2017 Study
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on U.S. Equine Industry Generates $122 Billion Impact on Economy, According to 2017 Study
The equine industry in the U.S. generates approximately $122 billion in total economic impact, an increase from $102 billion in the 2005 Economic Impact Study. The industry also provides a total employment impact of 1.74 million, and generates $79 billion in total salaries, wages, and benefits. The current number of horses in the United States stands at 7.2 million. Texas, California, and Florida continue to be the top three states with the highest population of horses.
Continue reading …Judges Named For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
March 1, 2018 Comments Off on Judges Named For 2018 AQHA Youth World Show
Eric Petersen, Mabel, Minnesota
Will Knabenshue, Whitesboro, Texas
Tanya Green, Aubrey, Texas
Steve Meadows, Staunton, Virginia
Tina Anderson, Millsap, Texas
Patty Campbell, Whitesboro, Texas
Gary Roberts, Murrieta, California
John Pipkin, Canyon, Texas
Jonathan Meilleur, Hamburg, Pennsylvania
Sandy Vaughn, Hernando, Florida
Laura Norment, Trent Woods, North Carolina
Results of Equine Industry Economic Impact Study to be Released at Congressional Horse Caucus
February 23, 2018 Comments Off on Results of Equine Industry Economic Impact Study to be Released at Congressional Horse Caucus
“We are pleased to be able to hold this event with the Congressional Horse Caucus to continue to demonstrate to members of Congress how important our industry is to the United States economy.”
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