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Oklahoma City, Okla. - February 12, 2013 - At the most recent NRHA Board of Directors meeting, February 9, in Oklahoma City, Okla., the NRHA Hall of Fame Committee recommended nominees for induction into the NRHA Hall of Fame. The Board approved to honor NRHA past President Rick Weaver and NRHA Senior Director of Publications Carol Trimmer as the Hall of Fame’s newest inductees.
Rick Weaver began earning money in NRHA competition in 1977 in Waverly, W.Va. Rick’s list of accomplishments include: 1982 Open Futurity Champion on Misty May; 1982 Open Derby Reserve Champion on Sanditch; 1982 Limited Open Top Ten; 1984, 1990 1992, 1993 Novice Horse Open Top Ten; 1989 Open World Champion on Gunners Rambo; 1989 Open Superstakes Reserve Champion on Fairhill Enterprise; 1989, 1990 Open Top Ten; and 1991 Open World Champion riding Electric Coffee; 1991 Novice Horse Open World Champion riding Berrys Lark; 1991 Open Saddle Series winner; and 1992 Open Top Ten. Weaver served on the NRHA Board of Directors for many years as 1st and 2nd vice president, as president elect, as chair of the NRHA Judges Committee, as NRHA President in 2009/2010 and has been instrumental in maintaining the Judges Program and in development of the NRHA Animal Welfare & Medications Policy. He is an NRHA Judge and life member. Weaver’s NRHA Lifetime Earnings are $471,667.
Carol Trimmer has been a member of the horse industry her whole life. A native Ohioan, Carol was introduced to the performance horse industry by her husband, Paul, whom she credits with getting her involved in Reining. Beginning her career at NRHA when the office was still located in Ohio, Carol originally worked as a filer, folder, and collator for the office. In 1998, Carol moved with the NRHA to the international headquarters in Oklahoma City, Okla. From there, she has worn just about every hat within the organization from running the NRHA Sire & Dam Program to working in Association Services. Carol found her niche within the organization working as production coordinator for the NRHA Reiner – a role which led to her becoming the Senior Director of Publications. For over 17 years, Carol Trimmer has worked for the NRHA and her dedication to the association embodies a Hall of Fame member.
Congratulations to Rick Weaver and Carol Trimmer as they join others who have made a difference to the sport in the NRHA Hall of Fame!
The NRHA Hall of Fame is one of the five core programs under the Reining Horse Sports Foundation. Through your support, RHSF recognizes the icons of our industry each year. To learn how to make a donation, contact Shianne Megel at
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McQuay Surpasses the Three Million Dollar
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December 6, 2012 – Oklahoma City, Okla. – By Christina Brezack – The National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Professional and Hall of Fame Inductee Tim McQuay surpassed the Three Million Dollar Rider mark at this year’s NRHA Futurity and Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship show. Gunners Tinseltown (owned by David Silva, Sr.) and McQuay were the NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Reserve Champions and Prime Time Open Champions earning over $145,000 in the span of 10 days. Chex From Tinseltown (owned by David Silva, Sr.) and Nuthin But Hollywood (owned by David Silva, Sr.) placed in the top ten in the NRHA Futurity Prime Time Open division and helped push McQuay’s official NRHA Lifetime Earnings over $3,000,000.
The Tioga, Tex. native was the second NRHA Million Dollar Rider in 1997 and the first NRHA Two Million Dollar Rider in 2005. The six-time NRHA Open Reserve World Champion and the 2000 NRHA Open World Champion on ARC Sparkle Surprise (owned by Podere Bersellini and McQuay Stables) has had much success in his reining career. While attending the 2006 Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games in Aachen, Germany, McQuay riding Mister Nicadual (owned by Jerry Kimmel), was a part of the Gold Medal Team U.S.A while also taking home the Individual Silver Medal after a run off for the Gold. At the 2010 Alltech® FEI World Equestrian Games in Lexington, Ky., McQuay was once again part of the Gold Medal Team U.S.A riding Hollywoodstinseltown (owned by David Silva, Sr.). McQuay is not only a top money-earning rider, but also an NRHA Million Dollar Owner as of 2007.
Some of his other accomplishments include:
1986 NRHA Futurity Open Reserve Champion and 1987 NRHA Derby Open Champion riding NRHA Six Million Dollar Sire and Hall of Fame Inductee Hollywood Dun It (owned by Cliff Steif)
1988 NRHA Futurity Open Champion riding Mr Melody Jac (owned by Otto Schubert, Sr.)
1994 NRHA Derby Open Champion riding NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire and NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee Shining Spark (owned by Carol Rose)
2003 NRHA Derby Open Champion riding RR Star (owned by Lundin Farm)
2008 NRHA Futurity Open Champion riding Shining N Sassy (owned by Carol Rose)
Six-time NRHA Futurity Prime Time Open Champion
Five-time NRHA Open Derby Reserve Champion
Three-time NRHA Open Futurity Reserve Champion
Tim McQuay joins Shawn Flarida (2008) and Andrea Fappani (2012) in accomplishing this historic milestone.
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com. |
By Christina Brezack – October 26, 2012 – Oklahoma City, Okla. – A year after achieving the three million dollar mark, Wimpys Little Step slides into another great accomplishment by becoming a National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Four Million Dollar Sire. This 13-year-old palomino is the youngest stallion to reach this milestone by a margin of six years with a total of $4,028,000 earned by his progeny. He has joined the ranks of Hollywood Dun It, Topsail Whiz and Smart Chic Olena.
The 2011 NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee is by Two Million Dollar Sire and Hall of Fame Inductee Nu Chex To Cash and out of Leolita Step by Forty Seven. Wimpys Little Step is owned by Xtra Quarter Horses, LLC in Purcell, Okla. where he currently stands. In just three NRHA competitions in 2002, ridden by NRHA’s only Four Million Dollar Rider Shawn Flarida, Wimpys Little Step has an impressive show record with NRHA Lifetime Earnings of over $185,000.
The Tradition Futurity Level 4 Open Reserve Champion
All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Level 4 Open Champion
NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion
His top earning progeny include:
Wimpys Little Chic (Wimpys Little Step x Collena Chic Olena by Smart Chic Olena): $514,800 NRHA LTE, bred by Double Run Farm, currently owned by NRHA Million Dollar Owner Arcese Quarter Horses U.S.A.; NRHA’s current lifetime earning leader and only horse to consecutively win the NRHA Futurity, National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) and NRHA Derby; 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, 2008 NRBC Level 4 Open division Champion, 2008 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2009 NRBC Level 4 Open division Reserve Champion and Open Mare division Champion, 2009 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open third place, 2010 NRBC Level 4 Open division Reserve Champion and Open Mare division Champion, 2010 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open fourth place, 2012 NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee
RC Fancy Step (Wimpys Little Step x Sonita Wilson by Doc Wilson): $351,500 NRHA LTE, bred by Bernie Paetzel, currently owned by Buffalo Ranch; 2007 All American Quarter Horse Congress Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open finalist, 2008 Wimpys Little Step Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2008 NRBC Level 4 Open division Reserve Champion, 2009 Wimpys Little Step Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2009 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2010 Wimpys Little Step Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2010 NRBC Level 4 Open division finalist, 2010 Alltech FEI World Equestrian Games team gold medalist
Wimpys Little Buddy (Wimpys Little Step x All Thats Dun by Hollywood Dun It): $247,000 NRHA LTE, currently owned by Madalyn Roberts; 2010 NRBC Level 4 Non Pro division third place, 2011 NRBC Challenge Open division Champion, 2011 Cactus Reining Classic Maturity Challenge Level 4 Open Champion, 2011 Reining By The Bay Maturity Level 4 Open Champion, 2011 Open World Championship Shootout finalist
Show Me The Buckles (Wimpys Little Step x Sunset Whiz by Topsail Whiz): $126,000 NRHA LTE, bred by Michael Boyle, currently owned by Rebeca Martin; 2011 High Roller Reining Classic Futurity Level 4 Open Reserve Champion, 2011 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open division Reserve Champion
Wimpys Tonnob (Wimpys Little Step x Powder Playgirl by Powder River Playboy): $113,000 NRHA LTE, bred by Matt Bonnot, currently owned by Ann Admonius; 2009 NRHA Futurity Level 3, 2 and 1 Open Champion and Level 4 Open finalist, 2010 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open finalist, 2010 NRHA Adequan NAAC Show Open finalist, 2011 All American Quarter Horse Congress Non Pro and Intermediate Non Pro division Champion
Yellow Jersey (Wimpys Little Step x Ms Clara Melody by Mr Melody Jac): $111,600 NRHA LTE, bred by Matt Bonnot, currently owned by Robert Thompson; 2007 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open finalist, 2009 Italian RHA Derby Level 4 Open division Champion, 2010 Open World Championship Shootout Champion
Incorporated in 1966, the National Reining Horse Association is the standard-setting body for the sport of Reining. NRHA, with their International Headquarters in Oklahoma City, is responsible for promoting the sport of Reining and working to ensure the highest standards of competition. To learn more about the NRHA, its programs and family of corporate partners, visit nrha.com.
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October 24, 2012 – By Christina Brezack – Oklahoma City, Okla. – With the sad passing of Jacs Electric Spark in June, his legend lives on as he is now inducted as one of the prestigious National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Million Dollar Sires. At the Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity in Ardmore, Okla., on Saturday, Oct. 20, Electric Jac (owned by Turnabout Farm Inc.), Shock Star Groupie (owned by Mary Sellers), Smart Sparklin Chic (owned by Carri Visser) and Electric Sparks (owned by Kim De Windt) collectively won $10,100 to push Jacs Electric Spark’s unofficial Offspring Earnings over $1,000,000.
Owned by NRHA Professional Troy Heikes, Jacs Electric Spark was shown by Heikes during the sire’s show career to earn a total of $86,000 NRHA LTE. “Sally (Brown), Buck (Hazledine), Andrea and I have dreamt of this day since he was a baby. To experience the journey and now the accomplishment of this special horse is a dream come true,” Heikes said, expressing his joy for the achievement.
Jacs Electric Spark was sired by NRHA Three Million Dollar Sire and NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee Shining Spark and was out of Miss Hello Hollywood by NRHA’s very first Million Dollar Sire and NRHA Hall of Fame Inductee Hollywood Jac 86. Some of Jacs Electric Spark’s notable accomplishments were:
2001 Kansas Reining Horse Association Sunflower Slide Futurity Level 4 Open Champion
2001 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open division finalist
2002, 2003, 2004 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open division finalist
2002, 2003, 2004 National Reining Breeders Classic Derby Level 4 Open division finalist
2003 and 2004 Canadian Reining Breeders Classic Derby Level 4 Open division third place
His top earning progeny include:
Electric Code (Jacs Electric Spark x Hot Coded Candy by The Hot Express): $204,300 NRHA LTE, bred by Janice Free, currently owned by L and D Partnership; 2008 NRHA Open Futurity Level 3 Champion and Level 4 third place, 2008 Southwest Reining Horse Association Futurity Open Level 3 and 4 Champion, 2010 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open division finalist
Electrical Flash (Jacs Electric Spark x Shes Berry Flashy by Boggies Flashy Jac): $94,400 NRHA LTE, bred by Troy Heikes, currently owned by Arcese Quarter Horses U.S.A; 2008 High Roller Reining Classic Futurity Level 4 Open Champion, 2008 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open division fourth place, 2009 NRBC Level 4 Open division finalist, 2009 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open division fifth place
Chics Blazin Spark (Jacs Electric Spark x HR Smart Little Sam by Smart Chic Olena): $87,200 NRHA LTE, bred by Northern Meadows, currently owned by Steve Tyner; 2008 NRHA Futurity Level 4 Open division fifth place, 2010 NRBC Level 4 and 3 Open division finalist, 2010 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open division eighth place
Lost In Tinseltown (Jacs Electric Spark x Dun It In Tinseltown by Hollywood Dun It): $81,000 NRHA LTE, bred by David Silva, Sr., currently owned by Tim Anderson; 2011 Cowboy Capital Classic Derby Level 4 Open Champion, 2011 NRBC Level 4 Open division sixth place, 2011 NRHA Derby Level 4 Open division fifth place
Hollys Electricspark (Jacs Electric Spark x Dunit N Continental by Hollywood Dun It): $60,600 NRHA LTE, bred by John Deer, currently owned by Priscilla Jacquard; 2010 NRHA Futurity Level 2 and 1 Open Champion, Level 3 division third place and Level 4 division finalist, 2011 NRHA European Derby Level 4 Open division finalist, 2011 Austrian Reining Horse Association Western Star Derby Level 4 Open Reserve Champion |
Oklahoma City, Okla. – July 11, 2012 – New to this year’s schedule at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Cowtown Classic is a 4D Reining. “4D” is a highly successful concept commonly associated with the barrel racing world. The $1,000 Added 4D Reining will be held on Sunday, August 12 in conjunction with Rookie, Youth and Green Reiner classes. The NRHA Cowtown Classic runs August 11-18 in Fort Worth, Tex. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
“The 4D concept is something new for the reining world. We’re so excited to bring it to the NRHA Cowtown Classic. It not only allows all ages of horses a place to be showcased, but also gives them a chance to win better paychecks. We are always looking for innovative ways to make Reining more and more appealing to those not already in our sport and we think we’ve found it,” Melanie Rinehart, NRHA Director of Events, commented on adding the 4D Reining class.
What is 4D?
It is a four-division scoring system (1D, 2D, 3D and 4D) with the highest score being declared as the 1D winner. The division breaks are determined from the highest score as follows; 2D marker is the highest score minus 2.5 points, 3D marker is the highest score minus 5.0 points and 4D marker is the highest score minus 7.5 points. The score closest to the division marker without going over is the division winner.
Example: The highest score in the class is a 74 and is declared the 1D winner. Subtract 2.5 points from 74 to determine the 2D marker (71.5). Next, subtract 5.0 points from the top score to determine the 3D marker (69); and lastly subtract 7.5 points from the top score to determine the 4D marker at (66.5). Again, the closest score to the division marker without going over is the division winner.
Entry Details
The 4D Reining is running concurrently with Rookie, Youth and Green Reiner ancillary classes with a separate $20 entry fee for the 4D Reining. If you enter the 4D Reining, NRHA will take your score from the concurrent class and use it to determine your placing in the 4D Reining class. If the rider is not already entered into an NRHA ancillary class, the horse will be placed in a separate draw that will run after the Green Reiner class and an additional judge’s fee of $20 and video fee of $10 will be charged for a total entry fee of $50.
If you are just entering the 4D Reining class,
an NRHA membership and competition license is NOT required.
It’s a great opportunity for anyone to come compete in an NRHA competition.
Payout
Each division will have $250 added with the additional Jackpot Purse being divided as follows – 35% - 1D; 30% - 2D; 20% - 3D; and 15% - 4D. Payouts will be based on the number of horses that are entered. You can see the 4D Reining Conditions for more details at nrhaclassic.com.
General Ancillary Classes
NRHA Cowtown Classic will also have ancillary classes throughout the week of the show. Horses must have an NRHA Competition License and owners and riders must be members of the NRHA. Entries for the ancillary classes will be closed at 12 p.m. CST the day prior to the class running and will be drawn then. For more detail, please check out the Ancillary Class Conditions. All stall reservations received prior to August 1 will be guaranteed placement as a group if you wish to be stalled with your trainer or another exhibitor. |
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Oklahoma City, Okla. – July 11, 2012 – New to this year’s schedule at the National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) Cowtown Classic is a 4D Reining. “4D” is a highly successful concept commonly associated with the barrel racing world. The $1,000 Added 4D Reining will be held on Sunday, August 12 in conjunction with Rookie, Youth and Green Reiner classes. The NRHA Cowtown Classic runs August 11-18 in Fort Worth, Tex. at the Will Rogers Memorial Center.
“The 4D concept is something new for the reining world. We’re so excited to bring it to the NRHA Cowtown Classic. It not only allows all ages of horses a place to be showcased, but also gives them a chance to win better paychecks. We are always looking for innovative ways to make Reining more and more appealing to those not already in our sport and we think we’ve found it,” Melanie Rinehart, NRHA Director of Events, commented on adding the 4D Reining class.
What is 4D?
It is a four-division scoring system (1D, 2D, 3D and 4D) with the highest score being declared as the 1D winner. The division breaks are determined from the highest score as follows; 2D marker is the highest score minus 2.5 points, 3D marker is the highest score minus 5.0 points and 4D marker is the highest score minus 7.5 points. The score closest to the division marker without going over is the division winner.
Example: The highest score in the class is a 74 and is declared the 1D winner. Subtract 2.5 points from 74 to determine the 2D marker (71.5). Next, subtract 5.0 points from the top score to determine the 3D marker (69); and lastly subtract 7.5 points from the top score to determine the 4D marker at (66.5). Again, the closest score to the division marker without going over is the division winner.
Entry Details
The 4D Reining is running concurrently with Rookie, Youth and Green Reiner ancillary classes with a separate $20 entry fee for the 4D Reining. If you enter the 4D Reining, NRHA will take your score from the concurrent class and use it to determine your placing in the 4D Reining class. If the rider is not already entered into an NRHA ancillary class, the horse will be placed in a separate draw that will run after the Green Reiner class and an additional judge’s fee of $20 and video fee of $10 will be charged for a total entry fee of $50.
If you are just entering the 4D Reining class,
an NRHA membership and competition license is NOT required.
It’s a great opportunity for anyone to come compete in an NRHA competition.
Payout
Each division will have $250 added with the additional Jackpot Purse being divided as follows – 35% - 1D; 30% - 2D; 20% - 3D; and 15% - 4D. Payouts will be based on the number of horses that are entered. You can see the 4D Reining Conditions for more details at nrhaclassic.com.
General Ancillary Classes
NRHA Cowtown Classic will also have ancillary classes throughout the week of the show. Horses must have an NRHA Competition License and owners and riders must be members of the NRHA. Entries for the ancillary classes will be closed at 12 p.m. CST the day prior to the class running and will be drawn then. For more detail, please check out the Ancillary Class Conditions. All stall reservations received prior to August 1 will be guaranteed placement as a group if you wish to be stalled with your trainer or another exhibitor. |
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Smart Like Juice is officially the newest member to join an elite group of National Reining Horse Association (NRHA) sires. With NRHA offspring earnings of $2,004,820, he now accompanies nine other influential reining sires on the NRHA Two Million Dollar Sire list. The 1994 sorrel stallion, by Smart Little Lena and out of Jessies Oak, is owned by Smart Like Juice, Inc. of Markham, Ill. He was bred by renowned cutter Lindy Burch of Weatherford, Tex.
Smart Like Juice became an NRHA Million Dollar Sire following the 2008 NRHA Futurity & Adequan® North American Affiliate Championship Show in Oklahoma City, Okla. He was the 16th stallion to earn that designation.
In the show arena, he earned $56,100 in NRHA competition including a top ten finish at the 1997 NRHA Open Futurity with Ken Eppers, 1998 Carolina Classic Derby Level 4 Open Reserve Championship and Level 2 Open Championship with Ed Fear, and in 2003 he earned the Non Pro class championship at the NRHA Futurity with Jose Vazquez riding.
Smart Like Juice’s top performing offspring include:
Juiced Up Doc: Owned by Smart Like Juice, Inc.; $157,910 NRHA LTE; 2007 United States Equestrian Federation Open Reining Champion and third place at the 2007 FEI World Reining Masters with Gabe Hutchins; top ten at the 2004 National Reining Breeders Classic (NRBC) Non Pro and Level 4 and Level 3 Non Pro Champion at the 2005 Carolina Classic Derby with Lee Schild; and most recently, champion in non pro levels 4, 3 and 2 at the 2012 Bluegrass Reining Stakes 7 & Up with Mariana Vazquez.
Wound By Juice: Owned by Ralph Carbone, $111,440 NRHA LTE, Level 3 Open Reserve Champion at the 2007 NRHA Futurity with Gabe Hutchins; and Level 4 Non Pro and Non Pro Mare division Champion at the 2009 NRBC and 2011 Bluegrass Reining Stakes 7 & Up Non Pro Level 4 Champion with Jose Vazquez.
SLJ Sweet N Juicy: Owned by Lindy Longfellow, $88,820 NRHA LTE; third place at both the 2006 Cinch NRHA Non Pro Futurity and 2006 All American Quarter Horse Congress Non Pro Reining Futurity with Mandy McCutcheon; and 2008 NRHA Derby Level 2 Non Pro Champion and 2009 Cactus Reining Classic Derby Level 4 and Level 3 Non Pro Division Champion, as well as Prime Time Non Pro Champion with Lindy Longfellow.
Moonshine N Juice: Owned by Brenton Hatch, $88,015 NRHA LTE and top ten at the 2009 NRHA Open Futurity and 2010 NRBC Open Derby with Jordan Larson.
Gorgeous Like A Star: Owned by Greg Hill, $66,450 NRHA LTE and fifth place at the 2008 NRHA Open Futurity with Craig Schmersal.
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Click on the below link to see the 2011 AQHA world show schedule and the draws for each event. The Amateur Reining begins on November 5th, Finals on Nov 8th. Junior Reining begins Nov 11, finals Nov 12. Senior Reining begins Nov 15th, finals with Nov 19.
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If you are entered in the NRHA Futurity please click on the below link, which will take you to the NRHA futurity home page... then click on the 2011 Futurity Qualifiers List. You will be able to see if NRHA received your entry!!
http://nrhafuturity.com/
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By Erin Haynes
Kevin Kemp, general manager of the Will Rogers Memorial Center, Fort Worth, Texas, has confirmed to Quarter Horse News that the Appaloosa Horse Club has suspended its World Show competition scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 26, at the Will Rogers Equestrian Center after a horse on the premises displayed neurological symptoms. The Will Rogers Equestrian Center has also voluntary implemented a quarantine for animals.
“It’s a voluntary quarantine; the state has not come in, or anything like that. … A horse came to the property that was ill, and based on the doctor’s evaluation and examination, we decided to go into a voluntary quarantine,” Kemp said. (Kemp reported that the show veterinarian on call last night, Oct. 24, was Dr. Loni Taylor, DVM.)
“We’ve implemented our quarantine protocols, which involve sanitizing and things like that, at intervals through out the day,” Kemp continued. “They have sent the bloodwork off for testing, and basically we’re waiting the test results. Once the test results get in, they’ll make further decisions as need be.”
Beth Bass, an assistant coach for the Texas A&M University Equestrian Team, has six horses on site at Will Rogers and reported to QHN that the facility has been keeping exhibitors at the show informed through the PA system.
“They made a public announcement last night about 9:30 through all the barns and arenas, just giving a general statement that there was a very ill horse that was exhibiting neurological signs and that Cattle Barn 4 was under quarantine. No horses in or out of Cattle Barn 4,” Bass said. “Then, the whole facility was under quarantine, no horses in or out; however, we were, at that time, free to move about the facility other than Cattle Barn 4.
“As of this morning, they still have Cattle Barn 4 quarantined and the facility is still on lockdown, but they have requested that we stay in our current barns. So if we have arenas in our current barns, we are allowed to ride and such, but they would prefer to limit as much movement as possible.”
Bass said that the Appaloosa Horse Club has announced plans to put together an exhibitors’ meeting sometime today to update attendees on the status of the show.
“They hope to have the test results back by 7 p.m. tonight,” said Bass, who, along with Kemp, said the horse's blood samples were sent to the UC Davis laboratory for testing. “But they said there was a possibility that we may not get the test results back till tomorrow morning.”
Bass said she has been satisfied with the way the Will Rogers Equestrian Center has handled the situation and the precautions the staff has employed.
“They’re going through and disinfecting all the barns, the alleyways. All of the wash racks and all of the equipment have all been disinfected, and they said they are going to continue that every two hours. They already had protocol in place, and they already implemented it,” Bass said. “Initially, they weren’t going to allow any people into Cattle Barn 4, but they have now allowed them in. They’re just using footbaths and disinfectant stations for horse owners to go in and out of Cattle Barn 4. They are watching them come in and out.”
In regards to the ill horse, Bass said, “We have heard from the vets that the horse was previously being treated for EPM. The horse did have 103 fever, but the horse was also stressed. It came in with two other horses. It only arrived on the facility less than 24 hours before it got sick, and they have taken those three horses to another barn on the facility.”
As of this morning, the Appaloosa Horse Club released the following statement on its website (www.appaloosa.com).
“The Appaloosa Horse Club has taken the precaution of temporarily suspending competition scheduled for Wednesday October 26th at the World Championship Appaloosa Show in Fort Worth pending official test results for a horse exhibiting neurological symptoms. With the advice of on-site veterinarians, the Will Rogers Equestrian Center has implemented a voluntary quarantine for animals.
"Additional biosecurity measures have been implemented and exhibitors are cooperating in an effort to mitigate any potential risks of infection. Laboratory results are expected by later in the day on Wednesday.
"ApHC and the Will Rogers staff are in communication with and following all recommendations the Texas Animal Health Commission. Additional information will be provided as it becomes available.”
The Appaloosa Horse Club World Show began Oct. 21 and was scheduled to take place through Oct. 29 at Will Rogers Equestrian Center, Fort Worth, Texas. In addition to the competition that was scheduled for Wed., Oct. 26, the World Champion Appaloosa Sale (yearling incentive sale and preferred show horse/breeders sale) was also set to take place at 6 p.m. in the West Sale Arena.
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