The All American Quarter Horse Congress has announced their new dates for the 2020 show. The event will take place one week earlier than it has in the past. The show will take place September 29th- October 25th. Stay tuned for more information about the change.

Yesterday, the Fort Worth City Council approved a 50-year ground lease for the American Quarter Horse Foundation. This action by the Fort Worth City Council does not mean AQHA has made a definitive commitment to relocate. This is only a step in the process of the possibility of a move. There is no timeline for construction or relocation, as relocation is not guaranteed at this point. It’s important to understand that a move is not imminent and there is no plan for future staffing changes.

Beginning January 1, 2020, American Quarter Horses competing at AQHA-approved shows that test positive for natural cannabinoids, synthetic cannabinoids and other cannabimimetics will be considered in violation of AQHA Rule VIO401.1, which prohibits any stimulant, depressant, tranquilizer or sedative that could affect the performance of a horse. Per AQHA’s revised administrative penalty guidelines, which will be published in the near future, a positive test for such will result in a fine of $2,500, three months suspension and disqualification of the horse.

Beginning January 1, 2020, albuterol will be considered a prohibited substance per AQHA Rule VIO401. Albuterol is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist that has similar systemic effects as Clenbuterol, such as increasing lean muscle mass.