20+ Horses Affected by Respiratory Infection at Far West Championship Show
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on 20+ Horses Affected by Respiratory Infection at Far West Championship Show
Samples from three of the affected horses were confirmed to be positive for Equine Influenza A Virus. The samples were negative for Equine Herpes Virus 1 & 4 and for Equine Viral Arteritis.
Continue reading …Opposition to Proposed Repeal of Interstate Horseracing Act
June 23, 2015 Comments Off on Opposition to Proposed Repeal of Interstate Horseracing Act
“The industry is united in its opposition to these bills. The Interstate Horse Racing Act is the framework on which the present-day $26 billion horse racing industry is built,” said AHC president Jay Hickey. “Repealing it would be devastating.”
Continue reading …Tropical Storm Bill Slides and Spins Through Oklahoma Overnight
June 18, 2015 Comments Off on Tropical Storm Bill Slides and Spins Through Oklahoma Overnight
Competitors and spectators traveling to Oklahoma City for the National Reining Horse Association Derby are cautioned to check for temporary road closures prior to departing. Show office will still open at noon on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Oklahoma City, Okla., June 18, 2015 – Oklahoma had a rough evening last night with Tropical Storm Bill making […]
Continue reading …Don’t Mess With Texas! Stephenville Man Arrested For Stealing 210 Cattle and 30 Horses
June 17, 2015 Comments Off on Don’t Mess With Texas! Stephenville Man Arrested For Stealing 210 Cattle and 30 Horses
Hoxie is being held on a $500,000 bond and authorities are currently attempting to locate the stolen cattle and horses.
Continue reading …Feds Have Their Eyes on Seizing Crundwell’s Breeders’ Trust Revenue
June 15, 2015 Comments Off on Feds Have Their Eyes on Seizing Crundwell’s Breeders’ Trust Revenue
While Rita Crundwell serves her federal prison term, the Department of Justice (DOJ) will ask the courts to release frozen breeders’ trust royalty revenue that she earned between 2012 and 2014. The agency will also petition the court to allow the U.S. Marshals Service to seize future royalty assets the convicted embezzler could earn on horses she bred and sold.
Continue reading …He Did It! American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown!
June 6, 2015 Comments Off on He Did It! American Pharoah Wins the Triple Crown!
For those who haven’t been keeping track, it’s been 37 years since we’ve had a Triple Crown winner. During that time, 13 horses have won the Kentucky Derby and Preakness Stakes only to be defeated at the Belmont.
Continue reading …2015 NSBA World Show Qualifying Announced!
June 3, 2015 Comments Off on 2015 NSBA World Show Qualifying Announced!
Additionally, the 2015 NSBA World Championship Show Entry Booklet is now available online! To view the booklet, or to download the 2015 NSBA World Championship Show Entry Forms, visit www.nsba.com.
Continue reading …AQHA Removes Mandatory Retirement Age Rule For Judges
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Removes Mandatory Retirement Age Rule For Judges
The American Quarter Horse Association Judges and Executive committees recently voted to remove Rule SHW 910.12, “A judge shall accept mandatory retirement at age 75.”
Continue reading …AQHA Announces New “Exhibitor-Friendly Schedule” For 2015 World Show
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Announces New “Exhibitor-Friendly Schedule” For 2015 World Show
Also new this year, in order for a horse to be crowned the 2015 Farnam Superhorse, the horse must be nationally qualified, entered and shown in three classes in three categories.
Continue reading …Farms/Ranches in Texas Damaged by Flooding/Tornados Can Apply For Relief Funds
May 29, 2015 Comments Off on Farms/Ranches in Texas Damaged by Flooding/Tornados Can Apply For Relief Funds
Funds may be used to rebuild fences, restore operations and pay for other agricultural relief efforts.
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