“AQHA members are involved in showing, racing, ranching, rodeos and recreation, and it is common for AQHA members to haul their horses interstate over long distances (much like other livestock haulers),” Huffhines said in his letter to the DOT. “We encourage the Department of Transportation to grant a one-year enforcement delay followed by a waiver and limited exemptions from compliance with the December 18, 2017, implementation date for the final rule on ELDs and hours of service. This will allow the department the opportunity to take appropriate steps to alleviate any unintended consequences that this mandate may have on the hauling of horses or other livestock.”

“We want to thank our sponsors, owners, and exhibitors for their support for the past 13 years. We have really enjoyed providing this opportunity for owners and exhibitors to showcase their Futurity horses.”

Horses entered in performance halter classes at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship Show must also qualify and compete in a performance class at the show. This rule change, which affects amateur and open performance halter at the 2018 Lucas Oil AQHA World Championship, is effective immediately.