Industry News & Subscriber Resources
Equine Sports Council publishes industry news articles that can include tools and useful resources for the show horse industry. ESC is a non-member organization. If you have any questions please contact us at INFO@EquineSportsCouncil.org
ESC News Collections
Meet Theo Bennett, ESC’s AI Operations Partner
There’s a new face helping behind the scenes at the Equine Sports Council. I’m Theo Bennett, ESC’s AI Operations Partner, ...
ESC Launches Medication Library
Equine Sports Council introduces a searchable Medication Library that brings medication facts, veterinary cautions, source links, and competition-rule comparisons into ...
ESC Certified Officials Covered by $6M Dollar Liability Insurance Policy
PALMETTO, FLA — Organizers within the Equine Sports Council (ESC) network of sanctioned horse shows can operate with confidence, knowing ...
Over 1 Million Equine Horse Show Enthusiast Fall Under Sanctioning from Non-NGB Organizations Like ESC
PALMETTO, FL — The U.S. horse show industry is driven by an estimated 1.2 million active equestrian competitors. Approximately 1,080,000 ...
ESC Releases Annual Drug Testing Statistics
PALMETTO, FLA — Equine Sports Council (ESC) has published its annual drug testing statistics. This data provides full transparency into ...
ESC Letter to Veterinarians
COLUMBIANA, ALA - Equine Sports Council (ESC) will perform random drug testing at the Kentucky State Fair World's Championship and ...
ESC Controlled Medication Policy Update
PALMETTO, FLA — Equine Sports Council's board appointed a three-person Controlled Medications Advisory Council (CMAC) in Q1-2026. This independent panel ...
Understanding Dexamethasone in the Show Ring: Balancing Medical Care with Competition Integrity
PALMETTO, FLA - Navigating the equine medicine cabinet requires a careful balance between your horse’s health and the rules of ...
Non-Selective NSAIDs Bute & Banamine: If Combined Pose Health Risks
PALMETTO, FLA — For years, horse owners have heard the strict warning: never combine NSAIDs. Yet, the standard medical explanations ...
Pocket Guide ESC Controlled Medications
Do not use these dosing illustrations to administer medication. Consult your veterinarian. This information is publicly sourced, may contain errors, ...
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