USEF Town Halls Focus on Drugs and Improved Coaching
Yogi Breisner, Performance Manager and Lead for World Class Program Coach Development, says coaching is "a tremendous responsibility." He attributes that responsibility to another living creature being involved in the ...
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USEF Back to Court for Drug and Medication Policy
The United States Equestrian Federation is facing an administrative hearing arising out of the association's anti-doping provision for therapeutic substances. Petitioners connected to the hunter/jumper mare Fonteyn, are ...
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FEI Reinstates UAE after Horse Abuse Probe
The United Arab Emirates has been reinstated by the Fédération Equestre Internationale (FEI) after agreeing to make horse welfare a priority at Endurance events. The UAE risks suspension and being stripped of hosti...
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Former President of American Saddlebred Horse Association of Georgia Sentenced for Computer Pornography
The former President of the American Saddlebred Horse Association of Georgia (ASHAG) must register as a sex offender, according to the solicitor's office. Chan Sutton, of Brunswick, Georgia pleaded guilty on Friday ...
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USEF Opens Investigation into Death of Scott Stewart's Horse
The United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) has opened an investigation into the death of Scott Stewart's horse after it died mid-course at the Devon Horse Show last weekend. Cambridge was competing with Emma Kur...
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AQHA Approves Animal-Welfare Related Rule Changes, Penalties
The American Quarter Horse Association has approved stronger penalties for those who violate animal welfare rules....
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FEI Suspends UAE Federation for "Major Horse Welfare Issues"
The National Federation of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been suspended by the FEI indefinitely due to "major horse welfare issues" and non-compliance with Endurance rules....
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Miniature Horse Association of Arizona VP Arrested on 80 Counts of Animal Cruelty
The Vice President of the Miniature Horse Association of Arizona (MHAA) is facing 80 counts of animal cruelty. Maricopa County Sheriff officials said Andrea Mikkel was arrested Thursday....
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USEF Halts Federation-Generated Protest Measurements in 2015
The United States Equestrian Federation has announced a moratorium on Federation-generated protest measurements for the 2015 competition year....
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USEF Rules In Effect Regarding Withdrawal after Joint Injections, Shockwave Therapy
Starting December 1, 2014, the United States Equestrian Federation's (USEF) rules regarding a washout period after joint injections and shockwave therapy begin for the 2015 competition year....
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NATIONAL CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION, Plaintiff, v. GLORY ANN KURTZ, Defendant.
So what caused the association's blow up? While unclear, Glory Kurtz, a journalist of more than 30 years, asked questions about how those in charge are operating the organization dedicated to the cutting horse industry....
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Shirley Roth Suspended from AQHA, NSBA for Allegedly Abusing Horse
The American Quarter Horse Association and National Snaffle Bit Association have suspended Ocala horse trainer, Shirley Roth, after an alleged incident at the Reichert Celebration in Texas....
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LAINIE WHITMIRE APPELLANT v. NATIONAL CUTTING HORSE ASSOCIATION APPELLEE
The NCHA suspended and revoked Lainie Whitmire’s amateur and non-pro status, after determining she “rode horses which did not belong to her in barrel racing competition" which led to a civil lawsuit....
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