The PHBA Executive Board votes to make the following rule change effective immediately in time for World Show deadline.

The amendment to the agriculture appropriations bill disallows spending by the U.S. Department of Agriculture in FY 2015 on inspections at prospective horse slaughter plants.

The New York State Gaming Commission and The New York Racing Association, Inc. (NYRA) announced enhanced security protocols for horses running in the four $1 million-plus Grade 1 stakes races on Belmont Stakes Day, June 7, 2014. All horses potentially participating in the Knob Creek Manhattan ($1 million), the Ogden Phipps ($1 million), the Metropolitan […]

“Instead of going to Fresno County as promised, the mare (for sure) and the gelding (it is believed) were transported from Madera, California, and sold to the Florence Packing Company, an operational transfer station located in Stanwood, Wash.,” Stuart said.

UPDATE: It has just been announced this morning, via California Chrome’s official Facebook page, that permission to wear the strip has been granted.

CA Wildfire Update: The folks at Woods’ Western were kind enough to update our readers about the wildfires that have been plaguing Southern California, specifically in San Diego County. “The fire is about 10-12 miles NE of us. This is the worst of nine fires that started the day before yesterday. They’re still investigating possible […]

NOTE: The 2014 Sun and Surf Circuit is currently taking place at the Del Mark Horsepark in CA. We spoke with Show Manager Clay MacLeod this morning to get an update on what effect, if any, the wildfires might have on the show.

Cruelty charges against an Arkansas horse trader accused of maltreating more than 100 animals have been dropped.

Shane joins the Congress Team with over 20 years of equine photography experience. He is the official photographer for many AQHA and APHA horse shows across the country. He brings years of expertise and experience as the new photographer of the Congress, exhibitors and spectators can expect high-quality photographs and art, and excellent customer service.