February 5, 2025, press release from The Humane Society of the United States: WASHINGTON— The Humane Society of the United States is calling upon Congress to pass the Prevent All Soring Tactics (PAST) Act following a recent federal district court ruling in Texas that vacated key provisions of a United States Department of Agriculture Final Rule […]
By Jessica Hein, PHJ News: The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) announced January 24 that new Horse Protection Act regulations have been temporarily postponed 60 days, from February 1, 2025, to April 2, 2025. APHIS published the final rule (89 FR 39194-39251) amending the horse protection regulations to provide, among other provisions, […]
Continue reading …The world’s largest breed registry welcomes Chris Benedict as the AQHA director of officials. From AQHA: The American Quarter Horse Association has hired Chris Benedict as the AQHA director of officials. Benedict began his new role on January 13. As the director of officials, Benedict will be responsible for overseeing the direction of the AQHA […]
Continue reading …Attention photographers! World Equestrian Center – Ocala has updated its Photography Policy, including new guidelines and process for private photographers.Please take a moment to review the new policy: Photography Policy For more information on WEC-Ocala, visit: Ocala – World Equestrian Center
Continue reading …Colton Stewart takes the lead as head trainer of Fox Creek Ranch. By Delores Kuhlwein When the greatest of all time speak, everyone stops to listen, and when they give you advice, it’s golden. So when Dan Fox asked three halter legends, Ross Roark, Tom Robertson, and Luke Castle, for their input on who […]
Continue reading …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 …From NSBA: The National Snaffle Bit Association has announced the 2025 inductees into its prestigious Hall Of Fame. The newest inductees include Kamanyawannadance in the Show Horse category; Goodbars Glamourgirl in the Breeding Horse – Mare category; Allocate Your Assets in the Breeding Horse – Stallion category; and Chris Cecil Darnell in the Individual category. […]
Continue reading …From NRHA: The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) has introduced an exciting new pilot program: the Ranch Reining Class, approved by the NRHA Board of Directors for a pilot phase. This initiative aims to broaden participation in reining events by offering a more accessible, welcoming environment for both newcomers and seasoned competitors. What is Ranch Reining? […]
Continue reading …English Versatility is poised to do for Hunt Seat riders what ranch classes have done for western enthusiast: demonstrate the handiness and fun of riding a versatile, forward moving horse with light contact. Sun Circuit is offering Open and Non-Pro English Versatility on the 2025 Schedule. While not an AQHA approved class at this time, […]
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