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VHC Update On EHV-1 Situation

As we reported in our press release on June 22, 2023, The Virginia Horse Center has navigated the recent Equine Herpes Virus exposure by following the instruction of the Virginia State Veterinary Office supported by the VHC Biosecurity Protocol and several veterinarians onsite. 
6/25/2023

Qualification Changes Announced For World's Championship Horse Show

Due to the Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) situation at a recent competition, the following adjustments for the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship Horse Show will apply to any show from the date, June 22, 2023 until the end of the qualifying period, July 1, 2023...
6/23/2023

Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction Reminder

The American Saddlebred Museum is sending a reminder to equine art enthusiasts about the Equine Art, Antique and Rare Book Auction scheduled for Wednesday, July 12 at 2:00 p.m. at the American Saddlebred Museum.  
6/22/2023

Official Statement from the Virginia Horse Center

On June 22, the State Veterinarian’s Office of the Virginia Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services (VDACS) was informed two horses from the same barn tested positive for Equine Herpesvirus-1 (EHV-1), the virus that causes Equine Herpes Myeloencephalopathy. 
6/22/2023

US Equestrian National Youth Sportsman's Award - Applications Now Open!

US Equestrian is pleased to announce that the application period is now open for the 2023 National Youth Sportsman’s Award. Applications will be accepted through August 15.
6/21/2023

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6/20/2023

#FoalsNFocus – Week 13

This week’s contest featured a mix of new borns with those already shedding out, with the newbies winning out. First time breeder Fynn Corcoranis the Champion with her mom’s photo of Swing For The Fences, her newborn filly by Carl Lynn who was bonding with her mother, Love Drunk (by Periaptor).
6/20/2023

Viviers Stables Opens at Oak Hill Farm

Viviers Stables has found a new home base in Harrodsburg, Kentucky. Rudi and Lindsay Viviers have moved their training operation to Raymond and Lillian Shively’s historic Oak Hill Farm and are looking forward to continued success in their new location.
6/20/2023

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6/19/2023

#FoalsNFocus – Week 12

A wonderful collection of foal pictures were submitted for this week’s contest and again they came from breeders large and small, far and wide. Champion for this week was a Stevie Bagdasarian shot submitted by Kristen Bagdasarian of a filly by Calif First Night Out out of Girl From Class. 
6/12/2023

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6/9/2023

Nominations for UPHA Hall of Fame and Lifetime Awards Now Being Accepted

The United Professional Horsemen's Association is accepting nominations for its UPHA Tom Moore Hall of Fame, Helen K. Crabtree Instructor Hall of Fame, Larry Bacon Lifetime Achievement Award, and Alvin C. Ruxer Lifetime Commitment Award.
6/7/2023

#FoalsNFocus – Week 11

Some are just taking their first steps, others are shedding, but the quality of the 2023 foal crop has been spectacular week after week in all of our show breeds.
6/6/2023

High Spirits Riders Make Horses a Way of Life

“The journeys for all five of these kids are basically the same. They’ve all become barn rats and it started with lessons and Academy,” said High Spirits Farm instructor Allison Cantrell, referring to the five junior exhibitor riders who just participated at the Madison Classic. “Four of these kids first showed with us and they are riding horses that were bred here.
6/6/2023

Beth Jones Passes Away

Saddle Horse Report has learned the sad news of the passing of longtime owner and exhibitor Beth Jones of Bellefontaine, Ohio Monday, June 5th.
6/6/2023