Horse Owners Should Begin Stocking up on Hay Now Before it’s Too Late
Lexington, Ky.— Horse owners are encouraged to pay close attention to hay this summer. Experts and producers across the region are sounding the alarm: This year’s first hay cutting came up much shorter than normal, and horse owners who don’t plan ahead could find themselves in a tough spot this fall and winter. “We’re in a […]
Pete Kyle Named AQHA Director of Officials
July 7, 2026 Comments Off on Pete Kyle Named AQHA Director of Officials
Experienced horseman and former AQHA leader returns as director of officials. The American Quarter Horse Association is pleased to welcome Pete Kyle back to AQHA as its new director of officials. Kyle returns to the Association with decades of experience as a professional horseman, business owner and industry leader. His extensive background in horse shows, judging and event […]
Continue reading …Game-Changing Partnership Opens New Doors for Texas Youth Competing at AQHA Events
July 6, 2026 Comments Off on Game-Changing Partnership Opens New Doors for Texas Youth Competing at AQHA Events
New initiative provides a pathway for requesting excused school absences for eligible students competing at AQHA-approved events. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association and Texas 4-H are proud to announce a groundbreaking partnership designed to support youth exhibitors pursuing educational and competitive opportunities through the American Quarter Horse industry. Through this collaboration, Texas youth […]
Continue reading …Aaron Moses Reaches One Million In NSBA Earnings
June 20, 2026 Comments Off on Aaron Moses Reaches One Million In NSBA Earnings
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce that Aaron Moses, of Pilot Point, Texas has become its newest member to achieve one million dollars in lifetime NSBA earnings. Aaron reached the milestone after winning the $10,000 Added dac® $2,500 Limited Novice Horse Open Western Pleasure at the Back To Berrien Futurity in Berrien Springs, […]
Continue reading …SCH Update on Backstretch Fire at Saratoga Springs
June 16, 2026 Comments Off on SCH Update on Backstretch Fire at Saratoga Springs
SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. (June 16, 2026) — Saratoga Casino Hotel and the Saratoga Harness Horsepersons Association are providing an update regarding the barn fire that occurred at approximately 2:30 a.m. this morning in the backstretch area of the harness racetrack. Officials have confirmed that 17 horses perished in the fire. The barn housed a total […]
Continue reading …New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
June 9, 2026 Comments Off on New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/ The American Horse Council (AHC) is working to share critical information for horse owners regarding […]
Continue reading …USDA Confirms Two Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in the United States
June 8, 2026 Comments Off on USDA Confirms Two Additional Cases of New World Screwworm in the United States
Photo credit: CDC The State of Texas continues to lead response with USDA support. WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 – Today, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) confirmed two additional cases of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States – a calf in La Salle County, Texas, and a dog in Andrews County, Texas. Epidemiological investigations are ongoing for both cases. […]
Continue reading …Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur John Bellinger as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness
June 8, 2026 Comments Off on Trump Administration Announces Texas Cattleman and Food Safety Entrepreneur John Bellinger as Senior Advisor New World Screwworm Preparedness
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 8, 2026 — Today U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins announced President Donald J. Trump has appointed John Bellinger as the new Senior Advisor for New World Screwworm Preparedness. In this role, Bellinger will integrate into USDA’s team to help further drive its robust effort to explore all available technologies to combat […]
Continue reading …Animal Health Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States
June 6, 2026 Comments Off on Animal Health Officials Respond to Second Detection of New World Screwworm in the United States
WASHINGTON, D.C., June 5, 2026 —The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) has confirmed a second detection of New World screwworm (NWS) after testing a number of suspect cases. The confirmed case was found in a one-month-old calf in Zavala County, Texas, approximately 5.6 miles away from the first […]
Continue reading …Guidelines on Movement of Large Animals from Texas to KY, Effective 6/5/26
June 5, 2026 Comments Off on Guidelines on Movement of Large Animals from Texas to KY, Effective 6/5/26
From Kentucky Horse Council: Effective immediately: The Kentucky Department of Agriculture Office of the State Veterinarian has released guidelines on the movement of large animals from Texas into the state of Kentucky. These guidelines were put in place after a confirmed New World Screwworm infestation in Zavala County, Texas. They are effective until August 1, […]
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