$14,000 Reward Offered in Case of Fatal Stabbing of AQHA Horse in Oklahoma City
May 26, 2016 Comments Off on $14,000 Reward Offered in Case of Fatal Stabbing of AQHA Horse in Oklahoma City
There has been an update in the case of the fatal stabbing of a 16-year-old American Quarter Horse named Apache Sunrise. Various news reports indicate that both the Oklahoma Department of Agriculture- Criminal Division and the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation are looking into the stabbing death of the horse that took place sometime between May […]
Continue reading …Equine Disease Communication Center Launches Outbreak Alert E-mail Service
May 24, 2016 Comments Off on Equine Disease Communication Center Launches Outbreak Alert E-mail ServiceOwners, trainers, veterinarians and other equine industry participants can be alerted to infectious disease outbreaks and updates through an e-mail notification system recently implemented by the Equine Disease Communication Center (EDCC), an industry-funded hub for efficient communication of information about equine infectious diseases and disease outbreaks.
Continue reading …Long-Acting Tranquilizer Drug Screen Now Available For Equine Owners
May 19, 2016 Comments Off on Long-Acting Tranquilizer Drug Screen Now Available For Equine Owners
To better assist equine owners looking to ensure a horse that’s competing or being purchased hasn’t been given a tranquilizing drug, the Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostic Laboratory (TVMDL) now offers a Long-Acting Tranquilizer test.
Continue reading …Cases of EHV-1 Confirmed in Wisconsin, Single Location
May 16, 2016 Comments Off on Cases of EHV-1 Confirmed in Wisconsin, Single LocationAfter testing every horse on the Seoul Creek Farm property, it was determined that an additional 11 horses have either tested positive on nasal swab, blood test or both.
Continue reading …AQHA Approves Recommendations From Welfare Commission Regarding Use of Dye, Belly Bands, and More
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Approves Recommendations From Welfare Commission Regarding Use of Dye, Belly Bands, and More
– AQHA will amend its current rule that prohibits the use of dye or other substances to alter or hide natural markings to also include the prohibition of dye to hide abuse.
– AQHA will prohibit the use of belly bands at AQHA events starting June 1, 2016.
AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
May 13, 2016 Comments Off on AQHA Announces Rule Change: “Disqualification of Exhibitors For Attire that Would Give Unfair Advantage” Effective June 1st
AQHA judges will now have the authority to also disqualify exhibitors for any piece of accouterment or attire that would give an exhibitor an unfair advantage. The Executive Committee approved additional rule changes specifically for showmanship, horsemanship and hunt seat equitation classes.
Continue reading …Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
May 9, 2016 Comments Off on Inaugural Multi-Breed Halter Futurity Added to 2016 All American Quarter Horse Congress
The Elite Halter Futurity is open to AQHA, APHA, PHBA, ApHC, and ABRA stallions. All weanlings sired by enrolled stallions will be eligible to show.
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#13- Nyquist Fun Fact: The favorite. This horse is undefeated in seven races and has earned $3,289,000. As a lifelong fan of the NHL Detroit Red Wings, the owner has a habit of naming horses after his favorite hockey players like, Datsyuk, Lindstrom, Zetterberg, Mrazek, Kronwall, Tatar, and now Gustav Nyquist.
Continue reading …Congratulations My Intention on Becoming a Million Dollar Sire!
May 3, 2016 Comments Off on Congratulations My Intention on Becoming a Million Dollar Sire!
According to Robin Glenn Pedigrees, foals by My Intention have won a total of $1,030,343 to date. In addition to being a sire of multiple Congress and World Champions, My Intention is an AQHA and APHA Leading Sire. My Intention is by Playgirls Conclusion and out of RPL My Te Touching.
Continue reading …4 Days Left to Nominate For 2016 Western Pleasure Super Sires Event!
April 26, 2016 Comments Off on 4 Days Left to Nominate For 2016 Western Pleasure Super Sires Event!
This year, WPSS eligible offspring can compete in one of three classes: Santé Medical Aesthetics Non-Pro Yearling Longe-Line that will pay $5,000 to first place, Equine Chronicle Limited Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure that will pay $10,000 to first place and Equine Chronicle Open Non-Pro Three Year Old Western Pleasure that will pay $10,000 to first place.
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