New World Screwworm Update from the American Horse Council
As of June 8, 2026, there have now been multiple New World Screwworm detections in Texas, with one being in a county bordering New Mexico. Livestock movement restrictions are in place in Texas and information can be found here: https://www.tahc.texas.gov/ The American Horse Council (AHC) is working to share critical information for horse owners regarding […]
American Horse Council Letter to the University of California Board of Regents
February 15, 2026 Comments Off on American Horse Council Letter to the University of California Board of Regents
From the American Horse Council: The American Horse Council has formally sent a letter to the University of California Board of Regents urging transparency and reconsideration of UC Davis’ decision to downgrade its varsity equestrian team.As a premier land-grant university, UC Davis has long celebrated its agricultural roots and its leadership in animal science, veterinary […]
Continue reading …Updates on EHV-1 Outbreak from American Horse Council
November 21, 2025 Comments Off on Updates on EHV-1 Outbreak from American Horse Council
(Updated as of 6:23 pm 11/20/2025) EHV-1 Outbreak from the American Horse Council In early November 2025, an outbreak of a particularly aggressive strain of Equine Herpesvirus Type 1 (EHV-1) was linked to the World Championship Barrel Racing Finals held in the Waco, Texas area (Nov 5–9). EHV-1 primarily causes upper respiratory disease and abortions/stillbirths in […]
Continue reading …USDA Seeking Comments from Public on Delayed HPA Implementation
May 8, 2025 Comments Off on USDA Seeking Comments from Public on Delayed HPA Implementation
The 2024 Horse Protection Act Amendments are delayed until February 1, 2026, an extension of the first delay to April 2, 2025. The American Horse Council advises that the USDA is seeking public comments – only on the delay, not on the entire HPA – until May 20, 2025. Today, the Pinto Horse Association of […]
Continue reading …Tariffs: The Horse Industry’s Journey into the Great Unknown
March 26, 2025 Comments Off on Tariffs: The Horse Industry’s Journey into the Great Unknown
From the American Horse Council: Tariffs have many in the industry wondering how the upcoming racing and competition season will work with the thousands of horses that cross international borders every year to compete. For many years, horses entering and leaving the United States have done so without tariffs. Now, with pending regulatory changes and […]
Continue reading …AHC Submits Formal Request to USDA on Horse Protection Act Regulations
March 4, 2025 Comments Off on AHC Submits Formal Request to USDA on Horse Protection Act Regulations
For Immediate Release from the American Horse Council: Following the public release of the proposed new regulation for the Horse Protection Act (HPA) in August 2023, the American Horse Council (AHC) has actively engaged with the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) to convey our concerns. In December 2024, we formally requested a postponement due […]
Continue reading …American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
January 10, 2025 Comments Off on American Horse Council Formally Requests USDA Delay New HPA Regulations
From AHC: Washington, D.C. – Julie Broadway, President of the American Horse Council, released the following statement on the pending implementation of the revised Horse Protection Act (HPA) regulation: “The American Horse Council (AHC) has formally requested that the United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) delay the implementation of […]
Continue reading …Updates on Horse Protection Act 2025
December 23, 2024 Comments Off on Updates on Horse Protection Act 2025
From Dave Dellin, Chief Executive Officer, APHA: APHA is aware of the modifications to the Horse Protection Act, slated to go into effect February 1, 2025. The discussions surrounding the Horse Protection Act modifications and their impact on non-gaited horse organizations like APHA continue to evolve. We are actively working with the American Horse Council, […]
Continue reading …Revisions to Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025
October 30, 2024 Comments Off on Revisions to Horse Protection Act Effective February 1, 2025
The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform the industry of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). Background on the HPA can be found at https://www.aphis.usda.gov/hpa . As a general reminder, the HPA covers all equine breeds and disciplines to eliminate the practice of soring horses. The AHC and other industry stakeholders have […]
Continue reading …Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released
February 1, 2024 Comments Off on Results from the 2023 National Equine Economic Impact Study Released
For Immediate Release January 31, 2024 From American Horse Council: The findings of the highly-anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council (AHC). The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview […]
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