The Denver, Colorado-based division of the FBI announced this week that it partnered with local law enforcement to target a sex trafficking operation during the 2015 National Western Stock Show. The sting resulted in the arrest of two traffickers and the recovery of six minors.
Continue reading …As you may know, several challenges emerged for college equestrian programs during this past fall season. Today, I want to provide you with the most current information about the NCEA and the progress we have made over the past few months to support the coaches and student-athletes.
Continue reading …According to a piece just released by local Sauk Valley News, a judge ordered on Wednesday that approximately $90,000 of Rita Crundwell’s retirement fund reimbursements be turned over to the government. Crundwell had objected to those funds being included in the $54 million she was ordered to pay in restitution to the city of Dixon, […]
Continue reading …According to a piece release by The Washington Post, Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe was hospitalized yesterday after being thrown from a horse during an African safari over Christmas break. His injuries include seven broken ribs and fluid accumulating around his lungs. Since returning to the states, the Governor delivered a State of the Commonwealth speech, […]
Continue reading …Approximately 20 fire rescue personnel were used on scene to extricate the horse from the trough.
Continue reading …“This ruling is a significant step toward ensuring that association members can continue to make rules in a democratic process,” APHA Executive Director Billy Smith said.
Continue reading …“We always knew our case was sound,” said AQHA Executive Vice President Don Treadway. “Obviously, this decision lifts a huge burden from the shoulders of our Association, and we are relieved to finally have a judgment in our favor,” Treadway continued.
Continue reading …According to a piece released this week by The Association Press, a judge has ordered that approximately $37,000 in assets belonging to former Dixon comptroller and famed AQHA breeder Rita Crundwell are to be turned over to the city. The largest portion consists of $37,293.39 from the AQHA Incentive Fund Program. Click here to read […]
Continue reading …A decision just handed down this week in Pendleton County, KY is causing outrage. Many will remember the odd circumstances where 49 dead horse carcasses were discovered on a Pendleton County Farm and 35 horses were discovered alive. Initially, the owner was charged with 14 counts of animal cruelty and 49 counts of failure to […]
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