By admin on January 21, 2016
american quarter horse, animal welfare, AQHA, AQHA Animal Welfare Commission, AQHA Executive Committee, Horses, steward program
Organizations
A change is coming to American Quarter Horse Association competitions, as modifications to the AQHA stewards program roll out in 2016. Under these modifications, stewards will now be assigned to specific regions, will no longer be permitted to actively show in AQHA competition and will be required to attend steward seminars to expand their knowledge […]
By admin on December 18, 2015
american quarter horse, APHA, AQHA, barn fires, Horses
Features
The National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) estimates that from 2006 to 2010 there were 830 structural fires in barns and other livestock facilities, causing an estimated $28 million in direct property damage. In addition to the loss of farm buildings, agricultural equipment, and livestock, one person died and 10 others were injured in these fires. […]