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Texas Court Issues Split Decision on 2024 HPA Rule

The Walking Horse Report issued a press release on January 31, 2025 that United States District Court Judge Matthew J ...

USDA Postpones HPA Final Rule for 60 Days

USDA/APHIS has announced that the HPA Regulations set to go into effect February 1st will be postponed until April 2nd ...

HPA 2025: Pending USDA Decision to Delay or Send Back to Public Comment

Through an Executive Order by President Trump, the horse industry could be granted a reprieve by USDA/APHIS regarding the Horse ...

ESC Presentation at the UPHA Convention Educates Members

Equine Sports Council was pleased to host an educational forum at the UPHA National Convention on Friday, January 10th. Dr ...

Horse Industry Formally Calls for Delayed Implementation of 2025 Horse Protection Act

American Horse Council, President Julie Broadway issues formal request that the USDA delay its implementation of the Horse Protection Act ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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