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JANUARY
JANUARY 15
The Appaloosa Horse Club announced the 2020 Executive Committee at the Board of Directors meeting. The officers elected are: President Ken Johnson, Vice President Leslie Foxvog, Chair of Finance Kevin Griner, Chair of Rules Paula Gatewood, Chair of Marketing Luke Northway, and Chair of Planning & Review Megan Disselkoen.
He Looks Hot and owner Ed Allred
2020
JANUARY 22
Rillito Race Track in Tucson, Arizona, announced the expansion of its Equine Wellness Program. The program, which
was implemented in 2019 with outstanding success reporting no horse breakdowns during 96 races, puts the health and safety of horses and riders as the primary objective. Horses are monitored by University of Arizona interns every time they are on the track, including in training and in races. Rillito Race Track participates in The Jockey Club Equine Injury Database, recording all injuries and incidents requiring regulatory veterinary intervention.
JANUARY 23
Breeder/owner Ed Allred and trainer Scott Willoughby announced that 2019 World Champion, Champion Aged Horse, Champion Aged Gelding He Looks Hot had been retired and will live out his years at Allred’s Rolling A Ranch in Atascadero, California. “He’ll be in a pasture at his new home,” said Allred. “He can live to be 35 and he’ll always have a home.”
JANUARY 23
The Pacific Coast Quarter Horse Racing Association annual awards were held, with Ed Allred’s homebred He Looks Hot receiving Horse of the Year honors. Los Alamitos president Cathy Monji received the Frank Vessels Sr. Memorial award; Chric O’Dell the Trainer of the Year award; Scott Willoughby the Trainer Special Recognition award; and Jesus Rios Ayala the Jockey of the Year award.
JANUARY 24
The Oklahoma Quarter Horse Racing Association selected Kole Kennemer as the new Executive Director, following the passing of longtime director Debbie Schauf.
JANUARY 25
The 2020 Triangle Winter Sale concluded
with a record-breaking net average sale price of $8,500. The sale topper was a chestnut leopard pony called “Skittles” who sold for $115,000 – a national record sale for a family gelding.