AYHC Names Danette McGuire Executive Director
The AYHC was founded to provide a nucleus of support to the youth horse industry and adult leaders.
The AYHC was founded to provide a nucleus of support to the youth horse industry and adult leaders.
The study determined that the state’s equine industry has a $4.2 billion effect on the state’s economy.
Nearly 400 of the state’s 600 licensed stables opted to be included in the full-color directory.

The Jockey Club’s increased fees will support the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance.
With a turn of the shovel, Phase 1 construction began on the new Texas A&M University Equine Complex. At a total cost of $80 million when completed, the new complex provides a home for equine science education, research, and outreach.

The TCA approved a grant of $11,323 for the University of Pennsylvania’s New Bolton Center.
The contest will award up to three $750 travel awards to attend the 2013 AHP Seminar in Colorado Springs.

Moving the air inside barns can help improve year-round comfort and air quality for horses and humans.
The course will be offered online through the University of Guelph as part of its Equine Welfare Certificate.

The Kentucky Horse Park will welcome Standardbred pacing champion Won The West on Saturday, Oct. 6 at 10 a.m.
The award honors Maryland horses, individuals, teams, organizations, or events deserving of recognition.

The board will discuss issues relating to the management, protection, and control of wild horses and burros.
Discussion topics will include nutrition, emergency care, dentistry, shoeing, genetics, and body conditioning.
The plate’s proceeds will support the KHC’s horse welfare, industry education, and public awareness programs.
The changes being implemented Jan. 1 include the addition of five new substances and other amendments.
The AQHA is now accepting applications for equine research project funding for 2013-14.
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