AUBURN, Wash. (January 22, 2017) – Emerald Downs has announced 30 stakes events worth $1,685,000 in purses for its 2017 live racing season that begins Saturday, April 8. The majority of stakes are scheduled in the latter half of the 70-day meet with 13 stakes in August including the 82nd … Read More
“Late in the spring, many years ago, a pretty sorrel filly with a flaxen mane and tail was born. Cute as a button and very fancy, her curly blonde hair went everywhere! Of course, her name would be Sugar, for she was sweet as sugar.” Odessa, Washington – Local equestrian … Read More
Biggest AQHA Circuit in the western states & coast prior to Arizona Sun Circuit! AQHA/NSBA approved classes. Also held in conjunction with the Lucas Oil/Protect the Harvest Dirt & Diamonds NRCHA Derby. Circuit also offers several “All Breed Classes” including youth 11 & under All Breed classes. Show … Read More
(Washington, DC)- The Senate has passed the National Forest Service Trail Stewardship Act (H.R.845/ S.1110). This follows House passage of the bill earlier this fall. The bill, introduced by Representatives Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Tim Walz (D-MN) and Senators Mike Enzi (R-WY) and Michael Bennet (D-CO), would direct the Forest Service … Read More
(Washington, DC)- Starting in January 2017, the American Horse Council (AHC) will be offering a NEW membership option available to Students only! The Student Membership will be available to both high school and college students, and membership will be subject to verification; only full-time enrolled students are eligible for this … Read More
“If you build a horse a cozy barn,” writes children’s author Jessie Haas, “she will choose to go out and stand in a snowstorm anyway.” In SNOW DAY (Candlewick Press, 10/8/16), the newest book in the easy-reader Bramble and Maggie series, Haas explores this mystery which has puzzled and frustrated … Read More
Animal welfare organizations support Safeguard American Food Exports (SAFE) Act WASHINGTON, D.C. — Federal lawmakers have introduced legislation to prevent the establishment of horse slaughter operations within the U.S., end the current export of American horses for slaughter abroad, and protect the public from consuming toxic horse meat. … Read More
WASHINGTON (Jan. 13, 2017) — In a move that should largely spell the end of the barbaric and gratuitous practice of horse soring, the U.S. Department of Agriculture announced the release of its final rule to upgrade Horse Protection Act regulations. The rule bans the use of medieval stacks, chains … Read More
EMERALD DOWNS ANNOUNCES HORSEMEN INCENTIVES, PURSE ENHANCEMENTS FOR 2017 SEASON AUBURN, Wash. (January 19, 2017) – Emerald Downs has announced several popular incentive programs will be returning for the 70-day meet that runs April 8 through September 17. There will be $475,000 in total incentives for the season including: *The … Read More
Ellensburg, Wash. (January 14, 2017) — The Ellensburg Rodeo is pleased to announce the selection of the 2017 official poster. Copies of this artwork are now available at the Ellensburg rodeo office. This art will be available for $10.00 or $20.00 if signed by the artist. The art titled ‘Fired … Read More
