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Friesian Show Horse Rules Developed for ESC & 2025 National Championship Advisory Committee Organizes
Equine Sports Council (ESC) announces the DRAFT release of it’s Sports Concepts developed for the Friesian Show Horse division. The Friesian (FR) Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) is under selection and review. The FR PAC will offer guidance to the ESC board and leadership team as the Friesian Show Horse is welcomed into the 2025 ESC Network. The ESC Professional Advisory Committee for Friesian Show Horses will concentrate on the 2025 Show Season, seeking to establish a qualification system and organize a National Championship event within the ESC Network of horse shows. Horse shows that would like to offer Friesian classes in 2025 for Purebred or Half-bred Friesian show horses should…
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New ESC Medication Guidelines Outline Allowed Therapeutic Treatments
June 7, 2024 – Now available online are the ESC Medication Guidelines that outline allowed therapeutic treatments. “One positive change is allowing medications prescribed for Cushing’s and Navicular hoof disease at ESC events,” said Shane Darnell, ESC co-founder. “These medications, that are given daily at home, will be allowed to continue on the regular schedule without a withdrawal time.” A single ESC Medication Report will need to be filed at the start of the show with the prescribing vet’s contact information, diagnosis and prescription instructions. This single form will be sufficient for the duration of that show for those medications. Jackie Hale continued, “Another allowed treatment that we are very…
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Newmarket Equestrian Joins ESC Network & Hunter Jumper Events Begin Saturday
Saturday May 11, 2024 at the Commonwealth Park in Culpeper, Virginia a series of two Hunter Jumper shows kicks off that includes classes for Hunters, Jumpers, Jumper mini prix, Hunter Derby and Field Hunter division for Fox Hunters. Class prizes include leather halters, lead shanks and Dover Saddlery Gift Cards all made possible through sponsors of the shows. In October a second show series takes place where high point awards will be given based on winnings from the May and October events. These shows are rated by the Virginia Horse Shows Association and sanctioned by Equine Sports Council. ESC is honored to welcome Newmarket Equestrian Productions into our network of…
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USDA Begins Observations at Shows
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ESC Selects Industry Advisors for Collaborative Release of the 2024 Class Specifications
ESC has identified key industry advisors that will collaborate in the release of ESC’s 2024 Rules & Guidelines. This Advisory Team will be reviewing sports concepts for the individual breeds, and updating and adding Class Specifications for Saddlebreds, Hackneys and Roadsters. These additional class specifications will be made available in the coming weeks. ESC is also consulting with Veterinarians practicing in our show horse industry to advise on appropriate use of therapeutic drugs and medications. The working draft of the Drugs & Medications Policy can be reviewed at https://EquineSportsCouncil.org/dm ESC’s 2024 General Rules & Guidelines DRAFT, which defines roles and responsibilities and establishes the structure for ESC’s independent hearing process.…
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Letter to US Congress
2025 Horse Protection Act
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Professional Advisory Committee Named to Equine Sports Council
Equine Sports Council is honored to announce its Professional Advisory Committee (PAC) comprised of representatives who are industry leaders in the American Saddlebred, Morgan and Hackney breeds. These individuals are well respected and rely on the show horse industry to earn a living. Their expertise will be a resource for ESC’s Board of Directors in making key decisions. Donna Pettry-Smith heads the ESC PAC and is joined by David CaterJanet CramptonRobert GardinerTodd GrahamWill HarrisTom LowryBarbe SmithTom Thorpe The PAC aims to provide expert guidance and support in promoting the highest standards of professionalism, integrity, and welfare in equine sports. With representatives across the country, these industry professionals will collaborate with…
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ESC to Distribute Over $10K in Grants & Sponsorships in 2022
Equine Sports Council is excited to share news of our growth in 2022 and announce over $10,000 in Sponsorship & Grant Payouts. Congratulations to the Illinois American Saddlebred Pleasure Horse Association – they will receive over $1,600 in Sponsorship Grant Funds generated from 25% of the fees that their show series collected. These funds will be used to sponsor classes, awards or hospitality events at the 2023 IASPHA shows. ESC continues to grow our Network and would like to welcome several new shows this year, including Wisconsin Futurity, Oshkosh Charity, ASAW Summerfun, and Dixie Cup. The ESC Network has been a proud partner with multiple breed shows, and our Spring…
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UPHA President Talks with NY Morgan Stallion Auction Committee
Cindy Mugnier, President of United Professional Horseman’s Association (UPHA), sits down with NYSSA Committee Members & Livestream Hosts to discuss next week’s UPHA virtual convention beginning Monday January 11, 2021. In 2020 professional horse trainers and horse shows from the American Saddlebred, American Morgan, American Hackney, American Road Horse, Arabian and Friesian horse breeds received over $80,000 in grants from the UPHA Dewey Henderson Benevolent Fund to assist with COVID business losses. This year because of COVID the UPHA National Convention will be virtual and Members of UPHA can register at: UPHAOnline.com/National-Convention This podcast will air during the 2021 NY Morgan Stallion Service Auction Livestream January 30, 2021 from the…
