We reunited Tammy Tease with her mare “Cyanne” as well as Carl Mahony with his gelding “Interstate.” Unfortunately, they lost everything but were overjoyed to have their “babies” back and were extremely grateful for the care their horses received while with us. To help them get through the next few weeks, we supplied them with some hay and grain that has been donated to us.
Continue reading …Recent industry headlines have chronicled stories about areas of concern in racing that still need to be addressed. The American Quarter Horse Association is committed to protecting the welfare of the American Quarter Horse on and off the racetrack. The Association has not joined in the barrage of media focused on these topics; instead, AQHA has been focused on creating positive improvements by diligently working to encourage and implement positive reform.
Continue reading …When needs cannot be met by boat or vehicle, the Texas Army National Guard has flown in and air dropped more than 210,000 pounds of hay, generously donated by individuals across the state and nation, to livestock marooned by floodwaters.
Continue reading …Country music star, Dwight Yoakam, along with special guest, Runaway June, will be coming to the 2017 All American Quarter Horse Congress this October. Tickets for the event go on sale Friday at 10 am, starting at $25.
Continue reading …Under the current campaign, 100% of the money raised will be used to benefit the equine victims of Hurricane Irma through regional equine disaster relief efforts via the USEF Equine Disaster Relief Fund.
Continue reading …“From my perspective as the former Chief Justice of the Texas Court of Appeals, this is one of the worst cases of injustice committed by a private association against one of its own members that I have ever seen.”
Continue reading …Do not allow pets to roam free outdoors until the area is safe for them to do so. They could encounter dangerous wildlife and debris if allowed outside unsupervised and unrestrained. In addition, familiar scents and landmarks may have changed, and this can confuse your pets.
Continue reading …According to Mark Harrell Horse Shows, the Fox Lea Farm AQHA show originally scheduled for September 15-17 has been cancelled due to Hurricane Irma. The farm only received minor damage with a few uprooted trees, so the main concern is for fellow Florida residents. A new date will be announced as soon as possible.
Continue reading …The FDACS has temporarily suspended the intrastate movement requirements for the transportation of animals from the areas expected to be impacted by Hurricane Irma. In addition, the following states have waived their interstate import requirements for Florida, pets and livestock leaving the expected impact areas of Hurricane Irma: Alabama, Georgia, Kentucky, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Tennessee
Continue reading …Hurricane Irma is massive with tropical storm force winds extending 185 miles from its center. Just to put that into perspective, Hurricane Andrew, which devastated South Florida in 1992, had winds extending just 90 miles from its center.
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