NC Issues Stop-Sale Order on Alfalfa Hay Possibly Contaminated with Blister Beetles
September 17, 2015 Comments Off on NC Issues Stop-Sale Order on Alfalfa Hay Possibly Contaminated with Blister Beetles
Five horse deaths have been attributed to blister beetle poisoning. All five were fed the alfalfa hay that originated in Kansas and was either sold by Murphy Farm Hay and Feed or distributed by Murphy to Jones Farm Hay and Feed.
Continue reading …Additional Crundwell Inventory Seized
September 10, 2015 Comments Off on Additional Crundwell Inventory Seized
Embellished show shirts, a pair of ceramic horses, a kangaroo skin, and a tee shirt signed by football Hall of Famer Terry Bradshaw are among the things listed in the federal government’s latest inventory of items once belonging to convicted embezzler Rita Crundwell.
Continue reading …Important Info. About Prohibition of Phenibut in Competition
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Important Info. About Prohibition of Phenibut in Competition
Recently, a problematic substance has come to the attention of the USEF Equine Drugs and Medications Program. Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) is considered a derivative of gamma aminobutyric acid (GABA), and effective immediately, Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) or any product containing Phenibut (β-phenyl gamma aminobutyric acid) is considered a forbidden substance under USEF rules.
Continue reading …Reward Offered For Tips on Theft of 30 AQHA World Show Trophies
September 9, 2015 Comments Off on Reward Offered For Tips on Theft of 30 AQHA World Show Trophies
The Amarillo Crime Stoppers has announced a $1,000 reward for any tip leading to an arrest or recovery of 30 trophies that were stolen just prior to the AQHA Select World Championship Show. The theft took place 9/3/2015 at the Tri State Fairgrounds in Amarillo, Texas.
Continue reading …AQHA Cutting Champion Stallion Dual Peppy and Other Horses in Black Forest Neglect Case Transferred to CO. Rescue Ranch
September 2, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Cutting Champion Stallion Dual Peppy and Other Horses in Black Forest Neglect Case Transferred to CO. Rescue RanchMany of our readers will remember the very disturbing story of the Black Forest horses that were seized in September 2014 . Ten surviving horses and four llamas were removed from a Black Forest, CO. property where dozens of decomposing horse carcasses were discovered.
Continue reading …AQHA Steward Program Being Dissolved to Make Way For New Stronger Program
August 31, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Steward Program Being Dissolved to Make Way For New Stronger Program
“The steward program, in its current state, will be dissolved to allow the new program to be built from the ground up,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director of judges and stewards.”
Continue reading …Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) Becomes Banned Substance November 1st
August 27, 2015 Comments Off on Clenbuterol (Ventipulmin) Becomes Banned Substance November 1stWith this change in classification, clenbuterol is no longer reportable on a medication report form. Therefore, all horses, at all AQHA shows, including those competing at the AQHA World Show, must be clear of clenbuterol on or before November 1. To avoid a positive test, AQHA is recommending a minimum 60-day withdrawal time.
Continue reading …Oklahoma Racetrack Adopts New Policy Denying Stall Space to Those Who Sell Retired Rachorses For Slaughter
August 26, 2015 Comments Off on Oklahoma Racetrack Adopts New Policy Denying Stall Space to Those Who Sell Retired Rachorses For Slaughter
Vice-President of Operations Matt Vance said that Remington Park policy permanently revokes the stalls of trainers or owners found to have sold a horse for slaughter or to known kill-buyers. The policy also requires owners to carry out due diligence when purchasing horses and urges owners and trainers to support off-the-track Thoroughbred rescue and adoption, Vance said.
Continue reading …Horses With 3-Foot Long Hooves Rescued From Maryland Farm
August 25, 2015 Comments Off on Horses With 3-Foot Long Hooves Rescued From Maryland Farm
Two emaciated horses-one full-sized stallion and one miniature stallion-were recently removed from a stall piled high with 3-4 feet of manure, where it is suspected that they were locked up for at least 15 years without necessary farrier or medical care.
Continue reading …Horse Escapes Stall at Ontario QH Breeders Futurity and is Killed on Highway
August 21, 2015 Comments Off on Horse Escapes Stall at Ontario QH Breeders Futurity and is Killed on HighwayAccording to a local news report by The Hamilton Spectator, the accident took place on Trinity Road South, and the horse was pronounced deceased on the scene. While the driver of the car was uninjured, this is a terribly sad day for the horse owner and we’d like to send them our thoughts and prayers.
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