Calling all artists! The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is holding a design contest for their 2013 poster. The Royal Agricultural Winter Fair is all about the 4Fs – farm, fresh, fun and family. And they’re also home to the prestigious Royal Horse Show. They are looking for a design that reflects what they’re all about. […]
Judge Mary Lou Robinson has issued a final judgment in the cloning lawsuit in which she awarded close to $900,000 in attorney fees to the plaintiffs in addition to entering an injunction requiring AQHA to immediately begin registering clones and their offspring. AQHA will file a motion to stay the enforcement of the judgment pending […]
In July, a US federal jury ruled that the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has violated antitrust laws by refusing to allow cloned horses and their offspring into the AQHA registry. This ban (AQHA Rule REG106.1) has been in place since 2004, and certain AQHA members, including the plaintiffs in this case, Abraham & Veneklasen […]
US animal rights groups will have to post a nearly $500,000 bond if they want to continue their court battle against horse slaughter. On August 8th, a New Mexico judge ordered the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other horse protection groups to pay the bond to cover economic losses in the event […]
Germany’s Ulla Salzgeber’s famed mount, Rusty, has passed away at the age of 25. One of Germany’s most notable partnerships, the duo had numerous successes, including winning team gold and individual bronze at the 2000 Olympic Games and team gold and individual silver medals at the 2004 Games, after which Rusty was retired. In a […]
On August 2nd, the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) and other horse protection groups achieved a minor victory in their battle to prevent the reopening of horse slaughter plants in the US by obtaining a restraining order against New Mexico’s Valley Meat Co. The order prevents the company from commencing operations, which were […]
Supply of Adequan® IM and Adequan® IA – the only (PSGAG) approved by the FDA was interrupted last year, resulting in shortages
A US federal jury has ruled that the American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has violated antitrust laws by refusing to allow cloned horses and their offspring into the AQHA registry. This ban (AQHA Rule REG106.1) has been in place since 2004, and certain AQHA members, including the plaintiffs in this case, Abraham & Veneklasen Joint […]
Win a VIP table for 6 courtesy of Horse Sport magazine! You and five friends will attend the clinic in the comfort of premium Platinum seating. Prize includes all three learning-packed days, a table for six, catered luncheons and soft drinks. Value: $1,950 Date: August 3 – 5, 2013 Location: Angelstone Show Jumping Tournament grounds, […]
A 12-year-old Thoroughbred, ridden by one of Doug Irvine’s outriders, collapsed and died following the fourth heat of the chuckwagon races at the Calgary Stampede on July 12th. Stampede spokeswoman, Bonni Clark, said the horse had been examined prior to the race and was deemed fit to compete, and that it had not been involved […]
