AQHA Takes Action in Black Forest Cruelty Case Including Stallion Dual Peppy
September 25, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA Takes Action in Black Forest Cruelty Case Including Stallion Dual Peppy
As a result, AQHA has automatically denied any and all privileges set forth in Rule VIO650 including privileges associated with registration related transactions and participation in any AQHA events. Pursuant to Rule VIO657, AQHA has also denied Brunzell access or presence on show grounds of AQHA-approved shows.
Continue reading …Court to Determine Whether Crundwell’s Pension Should be Part of Court-Ordered Restitution
September 24, 2014 Comments Off on Court to Determine Whether Crundwell’s Pension Should be Part of Court-Ordered Restitution
According to an Associated Press piece posted by the Peoria Journal Star, a court is set to determine later this month whether Rita Crundwell’s pension fund should be part of the court-ordered restitution to the City of Dixon, Illinois. Crundwell was convicted of stealing approximately $54 million in city funds over a 22 year period […]
Continue reading …UPDATE: Horses Seized From Black Forest Stable, Owner Will Be Charged
September 23, 2014 Comments Off on UPDATE: Horses Seized From Black Forest Stable, Owner Will Be Charged9/22 UPDATE: According to a report from KOAA Channel 4, ten surviving horses and four llamas were seized from the Black Creek, Colorado property Monday evening. Click here to read more from KOAA Channel 5.
Continue reading …Invitation Only Closing in on Zippo Pine Bar’s No. 1 AQHA All Time Leading Sire Ranking
September 22, 2014 Comments Off on Invitation Only Closing in on Zippo Pine Bar’s No. 1 AQHA All Time Leading Sire RankingThe No. 1 spot is currently held by American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame stallion Zippo Pine Bar. As No. 2 sire Invitation Only’s get continue to show through the fall, the margin between Invitation Only and Zippo Pine Bar is decreasing at a rapid rate. Based on the performance of his foals, Invitation Only will soon pass Zippo Pine Bar and become the No. 1 all-time leading sire. As of today, Zippo Pine Bar’s offspring have earned 77,056 points while Invitation Only’s offspring have earned 76,570.
Continue reading …3 New Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas Horses
September 18, 2014 Comments Off on 3 New Cases of Vesicular Stomatitis in Texas Horses
Since the September 10 update, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) has received confirmation of three new cases of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses. One premises is located 3 miles north of Bastrop in Bastrop County, one is located 5 miles east of Bastrop in Bastrop County, and the other is located 10 miles northeast […]
Continue reading …Georgia Equestrian Tops NCEA Pre-Season Rankings
September 16, 2014 Comments Off on Georgia Equestrian Tops NCEA Pre-Season Rankings
Georgia, the 2014 NCEA Champion, is the nation’s No. 1 team in the preseason. The Bulldogs captured their sixth NCEA Overall Championship this past April.
Continue reading …AQHA World Show Entry Extension Until Sept. 19th
September 15, 2014 Comments Off on AQHA World Show Entry Extension Until Sept. 19thThe American Quarter Horse Association will continue taking entries for the 2014 AQHA World Championship Show through September 19, without penalty.
Continue reading …3 Horses Confirmed With EHV-1 in Wisconsin, One Euthanized
September 12, 2014 Comments Off on 3 Horses Confirmed With EHV-1 in Wisconsin, One EuthanizedThe first horse became ill in late August, showing neurologic signs and was humanely euthanized. The other two became ill over Labor Day weekend and are still being treated by a veterinarian.
Continue reading …To Date, 58 Premises in 12 Texas Counties Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
September 4, 2014 Comments Off on To Date, 58 Premises in 12 Texas Counties Confirmed With Vesicular Stomatitis
Texas Animal Health Commission VS Update Since the August 27 update, the Texas Animal Health Commission (TAHC) received confirmation of one new case of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in horses. The premises is located 3.5 miles southeast of Waco in McLennan County, the first case reported in this county. Three premises have been released in Travis […]
Continue reading …Texas Woman Dies in Tragic Barrel Racing Accident Over Holiday Weekend
September 3, 2014 Comments Off on Texas Woman Dies in Tragic Barrel Racing Accident Over Holiday WeekendOur thoughts and prayers go out to the family of Jeanine McMinn of Magnolia, Texas who was killed during a barrel racing accident on Sunday. According to local news station, News Channel 25 ABC, McMinn was involved in a tragic accident during the 25th Annual American Novice Horse Association Shoot Out in Waco, Texas. Click here […]
Continue reading …