Equine Sports Council

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

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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, ...
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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 ...
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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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