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USEF Equine Vaccination Rule

In January, the United States Equestrian Federation (USEF) Board of Directors approved an addition to the rulebook, which outlines equine vaccination requirements at licensed competitions. Beginning Dec. 1, 2015, all horses entering the grounds of a Federation-licensed competition must be accompanied by documentation of equine influenza virus and equine herpesvirus (Rhinopneumonitis) vaccinations within six months prior to entering the stables.

Industry News

USDA Revises Export Regulations

New changes made by the USDA should provide more flexibility for exporters. • QHN file photoThe United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has revised the regulations pertaining to the exportation of livestock, including horses, from the United States. The rule changes go into effect Feb. 19, 2016.

In the Stats

In the Stats: Bonanza Cutting

Athena Ann, pictured with Gayle Borland, of Santo, Texas, won the 4-Year-Old Open and $100,000 champion's check at the 1985 Bonanza Cutting. The 1981 mare (Doc Athena x Golden Ivory x Little Hollywood), bred by Borland and J. Cullum, is the Bonanza Cutting’s second-leading horse with total earnings of $111,636. • Photo by Danny W. Huey

In the Past

In the Past: Gins Solano and Gary Bellenfant

1985 Breeder's Cup Open Champion Gins Solano • Photo by Pat Hall

Gary Bellenfant rode Gins Solano (Tanquery Gin x Solano Jill x Doc’s Solano) to a final-round score of 221.5 to win the 1985 Breeder’s Cup Open Championship.

In the Money

In the Money: A Quick ROI

Cutting prospect Melting Snow was one of two 2-year-olds that sold for $280,000 in 2015. The Metallic Cat daughter, pictured with Hayden Upton, is a full or half-sister to four money-earners. • Photo by Stacy Pigott
Sale 2-year-olds, whether started under saddle or not, have the potential to give buyers a quicker return on investment than sale yearlings. Those that are previewed under saddle offer a glimpse of what their future potential in the show pen might be. Because of that, fewer 2-year-olds go through public auction than yearlings. In 2015, 462 2-year-olds went though sales rings at the major cutting, reining and reined cow horse sales, compared to 1,008 yearlings. But they were also more expensive overall than their younger counterparts.

In the Blood

In The Blood: What A Wave

The reining bug has taken Europe by storm. Just look at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Open World champions for the past five years. They have European ties in Belgium, Germany, Italy and Austria. NRHA Million Dollar Rider Bernard Fonck, who is from Belgium, has won four Open World championships since 2010, with the latest in 2015 aboard What A Wave.

Other News

QUEST® PLUS Gel Approved for Use in Broodmares

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved QUEST® PLUS Gel from Zoetis for use in breeding, pregnant and lactating mares.

Cutting Events

Tim May Takes Over at The Ike

Tim May & RF Reys Ruler • Photo by Kelsey PecsekAs The Ike Derby and Classic came to a close in West Monroe, Louisiana, Tim May made the best of his time in the final class – the 4-Year-Old Unlimited Amateur. With two horses in the finals, May kept his focus and finished first and third.

Cutting Events

Payne Finishes Strong in The Ike 4-Year-Old Non-Pro

Nadine Payne (middle) and Velvets Revolver, pictured with loper Jennifer SantibanezThe last day of The Ike Derby and Classic was an exciting one for Nadine Payne. She and Velvets Revolver topped the 4-Year-Old Non-Pro on Friday, Feb. 5. With a score of 220, the duo banked $10,601.

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