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USDA Horse Protection Act Regulations Effective February 1, 2025
Link to Federal Register Show Management must disqualify any individuals that are in violation to the USDA Regulations below. Show Management is required to file regulatory reports 30 days before the start of the show, 15 days prior and then 5 days post show. All ESC Sanctioned shows are provided assistance with reporting and data management requirements. Pay special attention to toe and heel ratios defined in items 10-13. Any horse with foundered, small heels, low heels or high heels and whose heel is NOT 1 inch shorter than the toe should file an ESC Medical Report. (a) General prohibitions for all horses. Notwithstanding the provisions of this section, no…
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Horse Protection Act News Bulletin from American Horse Council
Communication Released by American Horse Council Monday 10/7/2024 4PM E.T. The American Horse Council (AHC) is releasing this advisory to inform members of important changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA). AHC asks that all members share this advisory with their competition organizers. The HPA has always applied to all equine breeds and disciplines to protect against abusive practices and promote humane care. Past enforcement of the HPA has focused on elimination of soring within the gaited breeds. Newly updated HPA regulations will now focus on all shows, exhibitions, sales, and auctions. This means that event participants and managers should be fully prepared for USDA targeted and random inspections, underscoring the importance of compliance…
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Amendment to the Horse Protection Act Requires ALL Shows, Exhibitions and Sales to Register, Inspect & Report
Effective February 1, 2025, changes to the Horse Protection Act (HPA) will go into effect for all horse shows, exhibitions and sales. Event management will be required to register 30 days prior to the event with the Animal Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), which is the inspection division of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA). At the time of registration with APHIS, event management may elect to hire, or decline to hire, an approved inspector. Event management will then have additional reporting requirements two weeks before the event, and after its conclusion. According to the regulations, other information may be required, such as a copy of the prize list and…
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Hunter/Jumper Exhibitors to Compete for the Tri-Colors in the Newmarket Equestrian High Point Show Series
The Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia, will serve as the host this weekend for the Newmarket Equestrian High Point Show Series. Riders in multiple divisions competed in the May 2024 Newmarket Spring show, and many will compete again next weekend, where the Newmarket Series Champions will be presented with embroidered European coolers. The Equine Sports Council (ESC) is the national sanctioning organization for this Hunter/Jumper show series, and the Virginia Horse Show Association is the state sanctioning organization. Both the May and October Newmarket Hunter/Jumper shows have now been guaranteed ESC marketing grants in 2026 as part of the ongoing Give Back Program for the ESC Network of Shows. Also…
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Cleveland Tri-State Charity Horse Show Partners with the ESC Network of Sanctioned Shows
Equine Sports Council (ESC) is very honored to welcome the Cleveland Tri-State Charity Horse Show to our family of sanctioned events. Tri-State Charity begins today October 3, 2024 and will go through Saturday October 5, 2024 and is being held at the Tri-State Exhibition Center in Cleveland, TN. This charity event helps to sponsor the Reinbow Riders Therapeutic Program and Tri-State Exhibition Center. In 2026 and as part of the ESC Network the Tri-State Charity will receive a guaranteed grant from ESC. Some of the top Saddlebred, Hackney and Roadster horses will show here before going on to Kansas City for the UPHA National Championships. The ESC Show Commissioners for…
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What You Need to Know – Mane Event & National Good Hands Finals
Equine Sports Council (ESC) is the proud partner of the Mid America Horse Show Association’s Mane Event and National Good Hands Finals in Springfield, Illinois from October 16-19, 2024. Several new and exciting classes have been added along with two very popular roadster classes: $90,000 Mid-America Roadster Challenge$35,000 Standardbred Breeder’s Cup Exhibition JudgesTammie Conatser, Matthew Roberts & Jimmy Robertson ESC Show CommissionersDan Shirley – Show ManagerKristen Pettry – Show SecretaryNancy Noble – Show Steward ESC Mobile Hub & Drug TestingThe ESC Mobile Hub has been customized for the Mane Event & National Good Hands Finals, offering benefits to exhibitors with quick links to medical forms and sports concepts by breed…
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KSF Golf Cart Contest
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What You Need To Know – ESC Digital Pony Cards Available at KSF World Championships – Get Time Saving Tips & Measurement Schedule
In today’s countdown to Louisville, this communication outlines the information required for the new ESC Digital Pony Cards along with some time saving tips for completing the process. KSF WCHS will offer measurements Saturday August 17th at 1pm and Sunday August 18th at 9am. Locations once finalized will be announced through the ESC Mobile Hub. Information Needed 1) Pony’s registered name and registration number2) Pony’s date of birth3) Owner full name & email4) Handler last name & email Time Saving Tip #1: While in line for pony measurements use your smart phone or tablet with a built in camera and go to the ESC Pony Measurement form and enter the…
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What You Need to Know – KY State Fair Board Appoints Show Commission for the World’s Championship Horse Show
In today’s Countdown to Louisville, the individuals appointed to serve on the 2024 World’s Championship Show Commission have been announced by the Kentucky State Fair Board. All Equine Sports Council (ESC) sanctioned shows are required to establish a three-person “Show Commission” comprised of experienced adults in the show horse industry who are well-versed in ESC Sports Concepts. The Show Commission holds overall responsibility for ensuring the successful implementation of all ESC Rules. The following individuals will serve on the 2024 Show Commission representing the World’s Championship Horse Show: The Show Commission is granted full authority to require exhibitors to return winnings, adjust placings, or disqualify participants in situations that warrant…
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What You Need to Know – ESC Mobile Hub Launches for KY State Fair’s World’s Championship – Offers Benefits to Exhibitors
In February 2024 the KY State Fair Board announced their decision to join Equine Sports Council’s Network of Sanctioned Horse Shows in their effort to obtain a new business partner for the World’s Championship Horse Show. The Leadership of ESC has taken a “heads down” approach in the efforts required to sanction this prestigious event on the green shavings. Aside from providing sanctioning, ESC felt the need to contribute outside of our swim lane to ensure the success of the 2024 WCHS. In April, it was learned that one of the breed associations could no longer sponsor the Youth Programs, and that the mobile application used by WCHS exhibitors was…
