Judges Named For 2015 AQHA Youth and Select World Shows
May 12, 2015 Comments Off on Judges Named For 2015 AQHA Youth and Select World Shows
“We couldn’t be more proud of the highly qualified group of individuals selected to judge the 2015 AQHA World Shows and look forward to the great competition at this year’s shows,” said Alex Ross, AQHA senior director of judges.
Continue reading …Prayers Go Out to Those Affected by Texas Tornados: 3 Dead, 8 Missing, 43 Injured
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on Prayers Go Out to Those Affected by Texas Tornados: 3 Dead, 8 Missing, 43 Injured
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of those who were affected by the swath of severe weather that spread across North Texas over the weekend. One of the hardest hit towns was Van, where two people have been confirmed dead, eight are missing, and 43 have been injured. The towns of Cisco and […]
Continue reading …Oregon and Gordyville Shows Postponed Due to EHV-1
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on Oregon and Gordyville Shows Postponed Due to EHV-1
Show management was alerted that two cases of equine herpes virus type-1 were diagnosed after the Midwest Reining Horse Association, May 2-3 show at Gordyville USA.
Continue reading …PHBA Issues Position Statement on Lip Chains
May 11, 2015 Comments Off on PHBA Issues Position Statement on Lip Chains
“In light of AQHA’s recent ruling on the use of lip chains at shows, PHBA reserves the right to further study the issue at hand. We will continue with our current rules at this time.”
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Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Lights, Camera, Action show scheduled for May 28-31 at the Los Angeles Equestrian Center in Burbank, California, has been cancelled.
Continue reading …SWWPHC Cancels ColorPalooza This Weekend Due to Growing Concerns Over EHV-1 Cases in Area
May 6, 2015 Comments Off on SWWPHC Cancels ColorPalooza This Weekend Due to Growing Concerns Over EHV-1 Cases in Area
“In lieu of the growing concern over the Equine Herpes Virus-1, we will be rescheduling our May 9-10th horse show.”
Continue reading …Four Oregon Horses Confirmed Positive For EHV-1
May 6, 2015 Comments Off on Four Oregon Horses Confirmed Positive For EHV-1As a reminder, State Veterinarian Dr. Brad LeaMaster advises horse owners to practice strict biosecurity measures and hygiene if they travel to shows and competitions with their animals. Concerned owners should contact their veterinarian if they have questions.
Continue reading …AzPHC Summer Celebration Show POSTPONED Due to Vesicular Stomatitis Concerns
May 5, 2015 Comments Off on AzPHC Summer Celebration Show POSTPONED Due to Vesicular Stomatitis Concerns
Upon the recommendation of local veterinarians, the APHC Executive Board voted on 5/4/15 to postpone the APHC Summer Celebration in the best interest of the health of our exhibitors’ horses.
Continue reading …AQHA Opposes New Legislation That Threatens Horse Racing Industry
May 4, 2015 Comments Off on AQHA Opposes New Legislation That Threatens Horse Racing Industry
The American Quarter Horse Association opposes this bill because it threatens the existence of the horse racing industry in America and disregards the positive work the industry is doing regarding the welfare of the horse.
Continue reading …Halter Horse Futurities Respond to AQHA Lip Chain Ruling
April 28, 2015 Comments Off on Halter Horse Futurities Respond to AQHA Lip Chain Ruling
Recently, the East Coast Halter Futurity, Breeders Halter Futurity, Best In The West Futurity, and the World Conformation Horse Association have released their own statements in response to how the ruling will affect their events in the future.
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