CA Governor Calls for Santa Anita Park to Close for Investigation Following Horse Deaths
ABC News has reported that California governor, Gavin Newsom, is calling for the shutdown of Santa Anita Park until an investigation can determine why 29 horses have died since the start of the 2019 racing season.
Attention: AQHA Youth World Fraud Alert
June 12, 2019 Comments Off on Attention: AQHA Youth World Fraud Alert
It has been brought to AQHA’s attention that exhibitors from other equestrian events taking place at Oklahoma State Fair Park have received phone calls stating that State Fair Park is running short on shavings and needs to confirm shavings orders for upcoming events.
Continue reading …Zips Bossy Chip Has Earned Most Points in AQHA History
June 7, 2019 Comments Off on Zips Bossy Chip Has Earned Most Points in AQHA History
“I think I’ve talked about the records so much that I don’t have words to describe it anymore,” Maxwell said. “I remember the tiny horse she was when we tried her at Findlay. I thought I would only ride her a few times. She gave us phenomenal performances and I didn’t expect her to be what she ended up being. I remember thinking, ‘There’s something about this horse that is different.’ ”
Continue reading …New APHA Rule Prohibits CBD Oil Use in Competitions
May 29, 2019 Comments Off on New APHA Rule Prohibits CBD Oil Use in Competitions
Cannabidiol—commonly known as CBD oil—is now classified as a Class 2 drug by the Association of Racing Commissioners International. As such, it is considered a forbidden substance by APHA and is prohibited for use in horses competing in APHA-approved events, per rule SC-085.C.1 in the APHA Rule Book.
Continue reading …American Humane Rescue Team Works to Save Animal Victims of Oklahoma Flooding
May 28, 2019 Comments Off on American Humane Rescue Team Works to Save Animal Victims of Oklahoma Flooding
The American Humane Rescue team, first to serve in saving and sheltering animals for more than 100 years, has deployed with a veterinarian, trained swift and floodwater responders, rescue boats, critical medical and sheltering supplies, and one of its giant 50-foot animal rescue vehicles to save animals caught in the deadly Oklahoma floods.
Continue reading …AQHA Ranch Rule Changes Effective Jan. 1st, 2020
May 21, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Ranch Rule Changes Effective Jan. 1st, 2020
Amend rule SHW419.2 regarding 3-point penalties in Ranch Riding to include “Break of gait at lope except when correcting an incorrect lead.”
Continue reading …Zuidema and Knockin It Out Win Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Madness
May 17, 2019 Comments Off on Zuidema and Knockin It Out Win Equine Chronicle Novice Horse WP at SOQHA Madness
Today’s main event at the SOQHA Madness was The Equine Chronicle Novice Horse Western Pleasure that awarded a whopping $15,000 check to the champion. 14 entries were shown and the judges- Jon Barry, Garth Gooding, Sara Simons, and Rhonda Replogle- determined that Katy Jo Zuidema with Knockin It Out should be crowned the winners. Katy Jo was in the saddle today for owner, Kathryn Frederick.
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Amend rule SHW452 to allow western riding patterns 1-4 to be performed the opposite direction (mirror image) of how they are currently set, creating 4 additional patterns labeled as patterns 6-9.
Continue reading …Cargill Conducting Voluntary Recall of Southern States Feed
May 11, 2019 Comments Off on Cargill Conducting Voluntary Recall of Southern States Feed
Aflatoxin is a byproduct of a mold, and exposed horses are at risk of several health hazards and even death. Aflatoxicosis affects the liver. Horses suffering from aflatoxicosis show signs of cough, depression, fever, tremor, ataxia and lack of appetite.
Continue reading …AQHA Instituting New Check-In Procedure at AQHA World Shows
May 8, 2019 Comments Off on AQHA Instituting New Check-In Procedure at AQHA World Shows
Exhibitors must provide proof of vaccination or a booster within the allowed time period before the show to be eligible to enter the grounds. For more information on the allowable time to vaccinate before the show, visit the show resources page for the AQHA championship show at which you plan to compete.
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