UC Davis Researchers Identify Genetic Cause for Fatal Neurologic Disease in Foals
Researchers at the UC Davis Weill School of Veterinary Medicine, led by Dr. Carrie Finno and graduate student Briana Brown, have reported the genetic cause of a fatal neurologic disease, equine juvenile spinocerebellar ataxia (EJSCA), in American Quarter Horse foals. A genetic test is available through the UC Davis Veterinary Genetics Laboratory (VGL). Foals with EJSCA display incoordination within […]
Important update for AQHA exhibitors: 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲, 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟭, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲, AQHA rule SHW220 has been amended to require ownership of horses shown in 𝗟𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹 𝟭 𝗛𝗼𝗿𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗻-𝗣𝗿𝗼 classes. Be sure to review the change before heading to your next event. Read more here: aqha.com/aqha-rulebook AQHA Rulebook Search Hint: in addition to using the Index at […]
Continue reading …Katy Jo Zuidema Reaches $1M in NSBA Earnings
May 10, 2026 Comments Off on Katy Jo Zuidema Reaches $1M in NSBA Earnings
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to announce that Katy Jo Zuidema, of Ocala, Florida, has become its newest member to achieve one million dollars in lifetime NSBA earnings. Katy Jo reached the milestone after placing in The Madness Three Year Old and Over Maiden Horse Western Pleasure Futurity in May. She becomes the fourth […]
Continue reading …Mike Hachtel Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
May 9, 2026 Comments Off on Mike Hachtel Named to NSBA’s Quarter Million Dollar Club
National Snaffle Bit Association is pleased to welcome Mike Hachtel as a member of the Quarter Million Dollar Club. Hachtel recently reached the milestone of winning more than $250,000 in lifetime NSBA earnings at the Madness in Wilmington, Ohio in May. He reached the milestone after winning eighth place in the Madness Three Year Old […]
Continue reading …Important Update Regarding DNA Testing Labs from APHA
April 29, 2026 Comments Off on Important Update Regarding DNA Testing Labs from APHA
From the American Paint Horse Association: APHA is aware that Etalon Diagnostics is not accepting new testing orders online and that an “Assignment for Benefit of Creditors” letter has been sent to Etalon customers with pending transactions. The letter advised that Etalon ceased all business operations as of April 15, 2026, and that Uecker & […]
Continue reading …Animal Protection Groups Sue U.S. Department of Agriculture over Failure to Stop Practice of Soring
April 23, 2026 Comments Off on Animal Protection Groups Sue U.S. Department of Agriculture over Failure to Stop Practice of Soring
Lawsuit alleges USDA neglects its duty under the Horse Protection Act to end abusive ‘Big Lick’ practices on Tennessee Walking Horses. WASHINGTON (April 22, 2026)—Humane World for Animals and Humane World Action Fund, formerly called Humane Society of the United States and Humane Society Legislative Fund, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of […]
Continue reading …FDA Approves First Generic Omeprazole Oral Paste for Gastric Ulcers in Horses
April 14, 2026 Comments Off on FDA Approves First Generic Omeprazole Oral Paste for Gastric Ulcers in Horses
April 6, 2026 The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has approved Gastrobim (omeprazole) oral paste for the treatment of gastric ulcers and prevention of gastric ulcer recurrence in horses and foals four weeks of age and older. Gastrobim is a proton pump inhibitor, a class of medications that act by blocking the pumps in the […]
Continue reading …The Appaloosa Horse Club Transitions Completely to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
April 13, 2026 Comments Off on The Appaloosa Horse Club Transitions Completely to Oklahoma City, Oklahoma
Oklahoma City, Okla., April 13, 2026 – There is more than just the wind that “comes sweepin’ down the plain” in Oklahoma. The Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) will be sweeping into Oklahoma City and “staking its claim” in Stockyards City in Oklahoma City starting April 28, 2026! This monumental move has taken great effort from […]
Continue reading …AQHA Adds Two Executive Leadership Team Members
April 9, 2026 Comments Off on AQHA Adds Two Executive Leadership Team Members
John Pipkin will be the chief operating officer; Steven Hayes joins as chief commercial officer. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has added two executive leadership members to its team. John Pipkin, executive director of the Texas Tech Equestrian Center, will join AQHA as chief operating officer. Steven Hayes, senior territory manager at Boehringer […]
Continue reading …Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
April 4, 2026 Comments Off on Emerson Knabenshue Honored as 2026 Recipient of Dr Robie Herman Sportsmanship Award
The late Robie Herman’s influence on the horse community and beyond is so great, the Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award was established in 2025 by the Oklahoma Quarter Horse Association. The inscription on the perpetual award reads: Dr. Robert “Robie” Herman Sportsmanship Award In Loving Memory February 6, 1977 – February 6, 2025 A […]
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