New Legislation to Eliminate Soring Introduced in Senate
August 1, 2013 Comments Off on New Legislation to Eliminate Soring Introduced in SenateThere are now bills in both the House and Senate to amend the Horse Protection Act to eliminate soring. On July 31, just before breaking for the August recess, Senators Kelly Ayotte (R-NH) and Mark Warner (D-VA) introduced the Prevent All Soring Tactics Act of 2013. The bill is intended to strengthen the Horse Protection […]
Continue reading …Watch For Hayden Tobin Tonight on The Late Show With David Letterman
July 31, 2013 Comments Off on Watch For Hayden Tobin Tonight on The Late Show With David LettermanThere is a theory that at any point in time every person is no more than six degrees of separation apart. A more simplistic way of putting this is that I know someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows someone who knows you, (at least.) Let’s put that theory to the […]
Continue reading …The Other Side of the Cloning Case: Plaintiff’s Attorney Answers Our Questions About the Verdict
July 31, 2013 Comments Off on The Other Side of the Cloning Case: Plaintiff’s Attorney Answers Our Questions About the VerdictWe were also able to speak with the attorney for Abraham & Veneklasen Joint Venture, Nancy J. Stone, to learn more about their plans for moving forward in the legal process.
Continue reading …Shawn and Tia McDonough of Canton Valley Show Horses in Mondovi, WI have sent over several photos of their 2013 foal crop to be featured in our EC Foal Photo of the Day. First, there is “Flo,” a 2013 filly by Keeping It Good and out of Check Me Hot. Next is “Josie,” a 2013 […]
Continue reading …Speedy Paint, Royal Quick Flash, Becomes First APHA Stallion to Reach $5 Million Milestone
July 31, 2013 Comments Off on Speedy Paint, Royal Quick Flash, Becomes First APHA Stallion to Reach $5 Million MilestoneLess than a year after reaching the $4 million mark in offspring earnings, Royal Quick Flash distanced himself to become the first APHA stallion to reach the $5 million milestone, thanks to a bevy of top running get. A second-place finish by DSP Annies Flash in the G1 Spots N Dots Handicap July 27 at […]
Continue reading …AQHYA Members Embark on National Community Service and Fundraising Project, Heroes For Horses
July 31, 2013 Comments Off on AQHYA Members Embark on National Community Service and Fundraising Project, Heroes For HorsesThe American Quarter Horse Youth Association is teaming up with the American Quarter Horse Foundation to become “Heroes for Horses.” The two groups are embarking on a national community service and fundraising project to support the important equine research studies that take place at veterinary schools across the country. The Foundation-funded equine research projects cover a diverse range of […]
Continue reading …Details About Upcoming WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurities
July 31, 2013 Comments Off on Details About Upcoming WCHA Breeder’s Championship FuturitiesWe’d like to take this opportunity to inform you of some of the activities we have planned for the WCHA Breeder’s Championship Futurities, to be held in Tunica, MS, September 20, 21, 22. We are again thankful to the Big Money Futurity group for allowing us to hold our event in conjunction with their very successful program. […]
Continue reading …Jury Rules AQHA Violated Antitrust Laws by Barring Registration to Clones
July 30, 2013 Comments Off on Jury Rules AQHA Violated Antitrust Laws by Barring Registration to ClonesShortly following the announcement of the verdict, AQHA provided the following statement to the public via their official website.
Continue reading …Horse Show Dogs Get a Little Training of Their Own From Dog Whisperer, Cesar Millan
July 30, 2013 Comments Off on Horse Show Dogs Get a Little Training of Their Own From Dog Whisperer, Cesar MillanAt every horse show, there’s bound to be one rogue canine streaker, who feels the competition isn’t nearly as important as we do and makes his feelings known as he interrupts a trail class or adds a bit of excitement to a horsemanship pattern.
Continue reading …More Than 20 Horses Seized From CA. Property
July 30, 2013 Comments Off on More Than 20 Horses Seized From CA. PropertyMore than 20 Ramona, Calif., horses are under rehabilitative care after being seized from their owner in late July. The seizure comes after nearly a dozen horses were removed from the same property in May. On July 15, officers from the San Diego County Department of Animal Services noticed that a number of horses were […]
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