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Turf Paradise Seeks University Help, State Assistance to Address Injury Spike
Turf Paradise has one of the longest racing seasons in the nation while also providing oppor- tunities for horses just starting their careers. This combination creates challenges for the track, which is why Turf Paradise has one of the most aggressive safety protocols in the nation. A recent increase in track injuries has prompted the track to call for new reforms to reduce equine deaths. During the entire 2018 meet, there were 27 equine deaths. Turf Paradise takes this very seri- ously and is proposing a series of reforms, such
as more pre-race inspections, a new commission to study horse deaths, and the elimination of flat track motorcycle racing just to name a few.
2018-2019 Team Wrangler
As a joint effort between Wrangler and the AQHA, Team Wrangler promotes educational outreach for the horse industry. The team members promoting the American Quarter Horse for 2019 are: C.R. Bradley, Nancy Cahill, Cynthia Cantleberry, G.R. Carter
Jr., Ryan Cottingim, Shelley Fitzgerald,
Mike Jennings, Teddy Johnson, Luke Jones, Holden Jung, Whitney Legace, Bobby E. Lewis, Josh Little, Gretchen Mathes, Tom McBeath, Jonathan Meilleur, C Davidson “David” Miller, Keith Miller, Carli Pitts, Ricky Ramirez, Tom Robertson, Marty Oak Simper, Stephen Stephens and Dan Trein.
Antiparasitic Resistance Invokes FDA Request
Resistance to dewormer products has caused the Food and Drug Administration to request that animal drug companies voluntarily revise their product labels for their approved anthel- mintics used in livestock. Horse owners may want to heed the advice provided by the FDA regarding the need to engage in a targeted, evidence based worm control program for their equines that includes fecal equine control test- ing (F.E.C.T.). The FDA also noted the impor- tance of retesting F.E.C.T. after an appropriate dewormer treatment has been administered.
The New AQHA.com
The American Quarter Horse Association announced they will be launching a new website with enhanced features and a new database sys- tem. The redesign includes improved search capa- bilities and navigation; mobile-device friendliness; the ability to complete more business transactions online; a fresh, modern look; new content; new and better opportunities for corporate partners and advertisers; personalization capabilities; and translated navigation in six languages. To preview the new website, visit aqha.com/newwebsite.
Paragon Oaks Race At Lone Star Park
Tommy and Melany Lipar’s Paragon Farms is sponsoring the $30,000 added Paragon Oaks Race for 4-year-old and older fillies and mares that will run at Lone Star Park on Texas Classic Weekend on Nov. 9-10, 2019. The winner
will also receive a breeding to 2018 Champion 2-Year-Old Colt Flying Cowboy 123.
Noble Equine Address Correction
The address on the statistical page for Noble Equine Veterinary Services in our 2019 Stallion Register for Mighty B Valiant on page SR154 should read 23373 OK-39, Purcell, Oklahoma 73080. The phone num- ber is (405) 550-3798, the website is www. nobleequineok.com and the email address is nobledvm@gmail.com.
Letter To The Editor
Thank you so much for all your help and kind words! I had no idea how much joy
our Speedhorse page would give my team and my family. I’m truly blessed, but my trainer (Jason Pascoe) deserves all the credit and seeing our horses in your magazine made him so happy! Milena Kwiecien, 2018 AQHA Hi-Point Canadian Owner, 2018 AQHA Hi-Point Canadian Hi-Point 3-Year- Old Gelding Carneros
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Can you identify the horse in this photo? Here’s a hint: This mare is one of only three horses to be named World Champion three consecutive years. The answer is on page 212
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