California Horse Racing Board discuss impact of Horseracing Integrity and Safety Act

We posted what the United States Trotting Association has to say about the HISA. They do not like it. They say it is unconstitutional. We posted what the American Quarter Horse Association has to say about the HISA. They do not like it. They say it lacks detail “concerning funding sources that would sustain the…

AQHA cancels major events

The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) has made the decision to cancel the AQHA Versatility Ranch Horse World Championships, AQHA Ranching Heritage Challenge Finals, AQHA Cattle Level 1 Championships and National Ranch and Stock Horse Alliance National Championships set for June for the safety of exhibitors, spectators and staff. Due to the uncertainty of the…

Quarter Horse trainer Bobby Martinez hit with 34-Year Suspension for eight Class 1 violations

Quarter Horse conditioner Bobby R. Martinez, who has trained winners of more than $12.9 million, has been handed a potential 34-year suspension and fines of up to $480,000 after the New Mexico Racing Commission says he had eight positive tests for a Class 1 substance. The rulings, issued March 31, were all for ostarine, which…

Study: Equestrians’ Views Vary on What Constitutes Good, Bad Horse Welfare

Researchers say these differing views have a lot to do with peoples’ personal beliefs and experiences. This indicates that horse welfare is still very subjective, which is why there’s a real need for reliable welfare evaluation tools with objective scoring, they said. THE HORSE (Posted by Christa Lesté-Lasserre, MA | Sep 27, 2018 | Horse…

AQHA to name and shame abusers

The News of the Horses reports: Amarillo, TX – (July 14, 2016) The American Quarter Horse Association has strengthened its Name and Shame policy for members who abuse their horses, the association announced. The AQHA will continue to post press releases on their website of horse abuse and unsportsmanlike behavior. Ensuring the humane treatment of…

Lawsuit over quarter horse’s clone may redefine animal breeding

By SAMANTHA MASUNAGA Los Angeles Times » Texas horse breeder Jason Abraham and veterinarian Gregg Veneklasen sued the American Quarter Horse Assn., claiming that Lynx Melody Too should be allowed to register as an official quarter horse. A Texas jury decided in their favor in 2013, but a three-judge panel of the U.S. 5th Circuit…

Horse cloning and horse slaughter fought in the Courts

PHYLLIS M DAUGHERTY has written an interesting article regarding the cloning and slaughter of horses for Opposing Views. Both issues are being fought out in the Courts. HORSE CLONING In a lawsuit set for trial Tuesday, the federal court in Amarillo is being asked by two horsemen to render a decision that will force the…

New AQHA equipment rules to ensure horse welfare

EDITED PRESS RELEASE Cross-posted from TheHorse.com The American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA) Executive Committee has adjusted some rules regarding equipment use at all AQHA-approved shows and has approved a structure of fines and penalties that will be assessed to violators of these rules, the organization announced Sept. 14. All of these changes are based on…

Future of horse slaughter industry in US in limbo

CLAY COPPEDGE writing for the Country World reports: Several states have applied to the USDA to inspect such a [horse slaughter] facility, but legal hurdles and a groundswell of popular opinion against the slaughter of horses have slowed, stalled or, in some cases, stopped the application process. The USDA has turned down three proposals because…

Horse cloning and embryo transfer legal issues discussed

By UNIVERSITY OF KENTUCKY COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE One of the hot topics discussed during the 27th Annual University of Kentucky Conference on Equine Law, held May 3, 2012, in Lexington, was the legal implications of cloning and embryo transfer in the horse industry. While the legalities of these topics are not discussed frequently in Kentucky,…