With the New Year came changes for the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC). On Jan. 1, the ApHC began issuing Performance Permits to ApHC-registered, non-characteristic Appaloosas.
The permits, which eliminate the current Certified Pedigree Option (CPO) program, allow all non-characteristic...
The 2006 United States Equestrian Federation Horse of the Year, sponsored by Farnam, will be announced Jan. 13, at the USEF annual meeting. This prestigious title is given each year to the nation’s most exceptional horse. The decision is...
In order to better represent and serve the horse industry in Washington, the American Horse Council (AHC) and member organizations are initiating a direct grassroots effort dubbed the Congressional Cavalry Program.
The program’s aim is to have at least one...
In a Dec. 5 vote, the Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC) Board of Directors took a stance against the passage of Senate Bill #1915 (H.R. 503), the American Horse Slaughter Prevention Act.
This bill proposes amending the Horse Protection Act...
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In response to the recent EHV-1 virus outbreak in Florida, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has approved the implementation of precautionary health restrictions for entry into show grounds holding USEF-licensed competitions in the State of Florida. This is...
Horse lovers around the world sat glued to their TV sets on New Year’s Day to watch the annual Tournament of Roses Parade from Pasadena, Calif. The event featured more than just gaily decorated floral floats. It offered a...
In its 101st year, the National Western Stock Show, Rodeo & Horse Show is preserving the western lifestyle Jan. 6-21 in Denver, Colo. With a professional rodeo, horse show, tradeshow and educational seminars, the National Western is the place...
KENNETT SQUARE, PA — Kentucky Derby winner Barbaro has had a significant setback over the last 24 hours. He became acutely more uncomfortable on his left hind foot. The foot cast was removed and some new separation of the...
In Springfield, Mo., a once private horse farm is being turned into a public park. What’s new, right? Well at least the property is not being turned into a strip mall. But in this case there is a positive twist....
