The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has joined forces with the American Quarter Horse Youth Association (AQHYA) through the selection of twenty-seven talented young horsemen and women for participation in the 2015-16 AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program. The AQHA Ranching Heritage Young Horse Development Program intends to engage the youth in raising yearlings, completing projects and furthering themselves … Read More
AMHA To Honor Members At Super Convention
The American Morgan Horse Association (AMHA) Awards Committee has announced the following individuals will be recognized at The Super Convention, which will be held February 9-13 in Boston. The Breeders’ Hall of Fame, which honors breeders involved in the production of Morgans that have significantly impacted the breed, will be inducting Graycliff of Wisconsin, Indian Creek of Indiana, and Lynn … Read More
Thoroughbred Makeover Application Open
An online application has been opened by The Retired Racehorse Project (RRP), a nonprofit organization that promotes off-track Thoroughbreds as valuable sporthorse prospects, as the group is enlisting for participation in the 2016 Thoroughbred Makeover Competition. The Makeover is a $100,000 competition that calls on hundreds of horse trainers across the country, recruiting equestrians from a diverse array of disciplines … Read More
USEF 2015 Equestrian of the Year Nominees Announced
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has announced the nine finalists for the 2015 USEF Equestrian of the Year Award. The nine Equestrians of Honor represent the best of equestrian sport, with representatives from multiple disciplines included on the nomination ballot. Each finalist recently received a unique, competitive trophy to commemorate their achievements within their discipline. The William C. Steinkraus … Read More
Virginia Governor Proposes New Equine Facilities at Virginia Tech
A recent announcement by Virginia Governor Terry McAuliffe included plans surrounding the funding for new and renovated livestock, poultry, and equine facilities at Virginia Tech University as one part of a proposed $2.43 billion bond package. The proposed facilities are part of several proposed capital improvement projects around the state, all of which are aimed at strengthening the commonwealth’s research … Read More
Omnibus Provisions To Impact Horse Industry
The American Horse Council has announced that the Omnibus Appropriations Bill recently passed by Congress, which will fund government agencies and programs until the end of the fiscal year, September 30, 2016, contains several provisions that will directly impact the horse industry and industry professionals. A major provision includes reforms to the H-2B Temporary Non-Agriculture Worker Program, making the program … Read More
Register for the AQHA Convention in Las Vegas
The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has announced that the 2016 AQHA Annual Convention will be held March 11-14, 2016, at the South Point Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas. The AQHA convention is held each spring, providing members an opportunity to come together and review member-submitted rule changes, appoint new AQHA directors, induct new members into the American Quarter … Read More
APHIS Seeking Public Comments on EIA
The USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services is asking the public for comments regarding equine infectious anemia (EIA) control. The call for public comment comes after APHIS recently hosted a discussion group on approaches for EIA control. A summary document from the EIA discussion group is available online. The Vet Services group is seeking additional public … Read More
Merck & AAEP Present Equine Vet Scholarships
During this year’s American Association of Equine Practitioners (AAEP) Annual Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada, five veterinary students were the inaugural recipients of $5,000 scholarships through the Merck Animal Health/AAEP Foundation scholarship program. The following five students received the awards during the Dec. 7 Frank J. Milne State-of-the-Art Lecture during the AAEP Convention: Sarah Colmer, University of Pennsylvania Leanne Fowler, … Read More
Meet the 2015 Farnam All-Around Amateur Champion
After besting a field of 12 Farnam All-Around Amateur contenders, Julie Cole, of Burlington Flats, New York, was named the 2015 Farnam All-Around Amateur during The Lucas Oil American Quarter Horse Association World Championship Show this November. Julie showed her American Quarter Horse, Size Matters, known as “Elvis”, a 2005 sorrel gelding bred by Christine Davis of Bainbridge, New York. … Read More