BIG CHANGES- Modifications Approved to AQHA Stewards Program
January 14, 2016 Comments Off on BIG CHANGES- Modifications Approved to AQHA Stewards Program
A change is coming to American Quarter Horse Association competitions, as modifications to the AQHA stewards program roll out in 2016. Under these modifications, stewards will now be assigned to specific regions, will no longer be permitted to actively show in AQHA competition and will be required to attend steward seminars to expand their knowledge on animal welfare.
Continue reading …Woman Allegedly Practices as Vet Without a License
January 8, 2016 Comments Off on Woman Allegedly Practices as Vet Without a License
Smith allegedly deceived her clients into allowing her to medically treating their animals by telling them that she had attended the University of Pennsylvania School of Veterinary Medicine and was licensed by the state of New Jersey to practice veterinary medicine there.
Continue reading …Rain Delays Much of 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit Schedule
January 7, 2016 Comments Off on Rain Delays Much of 2016 Arizona Sun Circuit Schedule
Due to a series of heavy rainstorms in Scottsdale, Sun Circuit management has made schedule changes to best utilize the facilities and allow time for arenas to dry out. Please note, we have two contingencies depending on the conditions.
Continue reading …$15.4 Million in Renovations Unveiled at Will Rogers in Fort Worth Yesterday
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on $15.4 Million in Renovations Unveiled at Will Rogers in Fort Worth Yesterday
Among the renovations include the improved Cattle Barn 2 and new 300-foot long Tower Promenade.
Continue reading …Horrific Barn Fire Claims Lives of 40+ Canadian Horses
January 6, 2016 Comments Off on Horrific Barn Fire Claims Lives of 40+ Canadian Horses
Guelph, Ontario, Fire Department Deputy Chief John Osborne said firefighters from the all-volunteer Puslinch Fire Department responded to a barn fire at Classy Lane Stables Training Centre in Puslinch on Jan. 4.
Continue reading …Congress Passes a Number of Bills That Will Affect Horse Industry
January 5, 2016 Comments Off on Congress Passes a Number of Bills That Will Affect Horse Industry
“These provisions benefit racing and everyone who is in the horse business. Importantly, horse businesses, breeders, and farms can now make long term plans to take advantage of these tax provisions instead of just hoping Congress will extend them for one year, as has been the case recently,” continued Hickey.
Continue reading …Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Small Town Divided Over Horse Boarding Restrictions
Neighborhood concerns prompted officials to amend township ordinances restricting activities of horse businesses, specifically the number of horses allowed per acre. That’s ruffled many feathers… er hair coats.
Continue reading …Florida Gold Coast Circuit Feed is Live on iEquine Today
December 28, 2015 Comments Off on Florida Gold Coast Circuit Feed is Live on iEquine Today
According to Mark Harrell Horse Show management, the stall count is at 600 for the Gold Coast, showing an increase from 2014.
Continue reading …U.S. Marshals Statement on Settlement Agreement in Crundwell Case
December 18, 2015 Comments Off on U.S. Marshals Statement on Settlement Agreement in Crundwell Case
If the court grant today’s motion, the government will have recovered net proceeds of $10.3 million in asset liquidation over the past more than three years since the arrest of Crundwell on April 17, 2012, from Dixon City Hall where she was employed as comptroller. This includes more than $1 million since she was sentenced to 235 months in prison on Feb. 14, 2013.
Continue reading …2016 U.S. Bill Denies Horsemeat Inspections
December 17, 2015 Comments Off on 2016 U.S. Bill Denies Horsemeat Inspections
A federal appropriations bill for fiscal 2016 includes a provision that forbids the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) from using its funding to pay personnel for horsemeat inspections at horse processing plants in the United States.
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