New for 2018 EMO Western States Championship Show – $10,000 Added Prize Money
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on New for 2018 EMO Western States Championship Show – $10,000 Added Prize Money
Dates are confirmed for June 28 – July 8, 2018, at the extraordinary South Point Equestrian Center, Las Vegas, Nevada. For 2018, an estimated $10,000 will be paid to the winners of the championship classes in addition to the gold, silver and bronze trophies.
Continue reading …AQHA Region 8 Championship Discontinued
December 12, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Region 8 Championship Discontinued
With much soul searching, fact-finding, discussion and debate AQHA Region 8 Steering Committee has made the difficult decision, with the input of their respective associations, to discontinue hosting the AQHA Region 8 Championship Horse Show.
Continue reading …Del Mar Fairgrounds and Ventura Fairgrounds Operating as Large Animal Evacuation Sites For So Cal Fires; Other Fire Resources
December 8, 2017 Comments Off on Del Mar Fairgrounds and Ventura Fairgrounds Operating as Large Animal Evacuation Sites For So Cal Fires; Other Fire Resources
“We could still use feed and bedding, animal medical supplies, exam gloves, blankets, and halters and leads. Our volunteer crew is amazing. Our next shift need is at 10am.”
Continue reading …Horse Owners Race to Escape Southern California Fires
December 7, 2017 Comments Off on Horse Owners Race to Escape Southern California Fires
“We had to evacuate in the middle of the night,” she says. “They saved all my horses and everybody is ok, but it looks like a war zone.”
Continue reading …Beginning Jan. 2018, AQHA Judges to Assess 10-Point Penalty for Unnatural Ranch-Horse Appearance
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on Beginning Jan. 2018, AQHA Judges to Assess 10-Point Penalty for Unnatural Ranch-Horse Appearance
The new Rule SHW419.4, effective January 1, 2018, states, “Unnatural ranch horse appearance (Horse’s tail is obvious and consistently carried in an unnatural manner in every maneuver).” Judges can assess a 10-point penalty for unnatural tail appearance.
Continue reading …AQHA Encourages One-Year Enforcement Delay of ELD Mandate
December 6, 2017 Comments Off on AQHA Encourages One-Year Enforcement Delay of ELD Mandate
AQHA and other livestock organizations are concerned about the regulation requiring 10 consecutive hours off duty and how that will affect the welfare of animals being transported. Livestock industry guidelines recommend that drivers avoid stops when hauling livestock, as stopping for long periods of time would have a detrimental effect on the animals being hauled.
Continue reading …Inaugural Performance Color Choice Futurity Kicks Off in 2018!
December 5, 2017 Comments Off on Inaugural Performance Color Choice Futurity Kicks Off in 2018!
“In an effort to help improve our industry, we have formed the Color Choice Futurity program to benefit those breeding, raising and showing Paint, Appaloosa, Palomino, and Buckskin performance horses,” said Jennifer Sheriff. The Color Choice Futurity is strictly for Color Breed horses and are required to be registered with one of the following associations: APHA, ApHC, ABRA, IBHA & PHBA.
Continue reading …American Horse Council Addresses Potential Impact of Electronic Logging Device Mandate
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on American Horse Council Addresses Potential Impact of Electronic Logging Device Mandate
Despite its being issued nearly two years ago, awareness for this rule among livestock haulers and the equine industry is nearly non-existent… More time is needed to reach out to the horse industry, and ensure that industry outreach can address ELD compliance and ELD impact.
Continue reading …DOT Grants 90-Day Waiver From Requirement that Livestock Haulers Install Electronic Logging Devices
December 4, 2017 Comments Off on DOT Grants 90-Day Waiver From Requirement that Livestock Haulers Install Electronic Logging Devices
The Department of Transportation has granted a 90-day waiver from the requirement that agricultural and livestock haulers install electronic logging devices in their vehicles. Over those 90 days the department plans to look closely at agriculture’s request for an exemption while developing additional guidance for agricultural haulers.
Continue reading …Halter Bonanza Continues at Lucas Oil AQHA World Through 2020 With More Than $450,000 Added
November 30, 2017 Comments Off on Halter Bonanza Continues at Lucas Oil AQHA World Through 2020 With More Than $450,000 Added
“Steve and Kathy Headley are donating $150,000 and Gary and Linda Gordon are also donating $150,000, while Terry and Tammy Bradshaw have donated $153,000, totaling $453,000 over the next three years!”
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