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Congress Strong: 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress Set To Return To Columbus, Ohio

Get ready for the 2021 Quarter Horse Congress. We are back, Congress Strong and ready, once again to present the greatest horses show on earth. This highly anticipated event is the largest single-breed show in the world.

The All American Quarter Horse Congress is an unparalleled destination for equestrians from across the globe. An innovative force in the horse industry, the Ohio Quarter Horse Association (OQHA) is eager to move forward with the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress scheduled for September 28 through October 24 at the Ohio Expo Center in Columbus, Ohio. OQHA is pleased to announce the expansion of the Futurities and Sweepstakes classes for the 2021 All American Quarter Horse Congress. Over $3 Million in cash and prizes will be awarded at this year's Congress.

“Congress Strong, is what exhibitors will experience with our 2021 Futurity and Sweepstakes classes,” says Dr. Scott Myers, CEO of the All American Quarter Horse Congress. A few highlights, we will dedicate the Congress 2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by Coughlin Automotive to beloved industry icon, the late Susan Scott. Another highlight, Friends of the Congress Reining will continue their generous support of the Congress Reining program, boosting the total reining pay out to more than $380,000 — 2021 will be the biggest and best Congress ever!

The Congress Futurity and Sweepstakes classes are open to the following breeds/registries: American Quarter Horse Association (AQHA), American Paint Horse Association (APHA), Appaloosa Horse Club (ApHC), American Buckskin Registry Association (ABRA), International Buckskin Horse Association (IBHA), Palomino Horse Breeders of America (PHBA) and the Jockey Club.

2021 Futurities & Sweepstakes Classes:

Congress Masters 2-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle
Congress Masters 2-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity – Presented by The Equine Chronicle
2-Year-Old Maiden Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open, Ltd & SBB), – Presented by Coughlin Automotive – In Memory of Susan Scott
3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)
Congress Southern Belle Breeders 3-Year-Old Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)
3-Year-Old Non Pro Western Pleasure Futurity (Non Pro, Ltd & SBB)
Maturity Open Western Pleasure Futurity (Open & Ltd)
3-Year-Old Open Hunter Under Saddle Futurity (Open, Ltd & SBB)
Congress Barrel Racing Sweepstakes – Presented by TLC Farms Equine Rehabilitation Center
Congress Pole Bending Sweepstakes – Presented by TLC Farms Equine Rehabilitation Center
NRHA Open Reining Futurity (Level 4, 3, 2, 1 & Prime Time) – Presented by Friends of the Congress Reining

The 2021 Congress Futurities & Sweepstakes Entry Book can be accessed here.

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How To Introduce A New Horse To The Herd

Stress in horses can manifest itself in a myriad of ways: some horses develop ulcers, while others begin to weave, crib or enact other stereotypies. Stressed horses can even become aggressive toward other horses, taking out their feelings of unrest on others in their barn or herd.

Aggression issues often manifest during turnout, when horses are free to interact with one another. Introducing a new horse to an established herd can be stressful to all horses involved, not just the newcomer. The introduction should be done as slowly and methodically as possible. This can be done multiple ways:

Place the new horse in a solid enclosure or field next to the new horses so he can see the other horses from a distance or “meet” them over a fence line. Once the majority of the drama has died down, turn the new horse out with the herd for short periods of time, slowly increasing the duration of time he is out with the herd. If the herd lives out 24/7, remove the new horse from the field at night.
Another option to safely introduce a new horse to a herd is to divide the herd into two groups, splitting the number of horses that can gang up on the newbie. Once the dust has settled with one group, the two groups can be combined.
If time is available, introducing the new horse one-by-one to every other herd member can make the transition as seamless as possible.

It's important to note that some horses may never be able to mingle safely with others. These anti-social animals were typically not socialized properly as foals or grew up in seclusion. These horses often become overly aggressive or become so timid they won't approach the feed or water. These horses will most likely feel comfortable being able to see other horses, but having no direct physical contact with them.

Thoroughbred Incentive Program Announces 2020 Performance Award Winners

The Jockey Club Thoroughbred Incentive Program (T.I.P.), which encourages the retraining of Thoroughbreds into other disciplines upon completion of careers in racing or breeding, today announced the winners and other placings from its 2020 performance awards program. The complete list of winners and participants is available at tjctip.com/PerformanceAwardsWinners.

The performance awards recognize Thoroughbreds accumulating the most points at all horse shows in each of the T.I.P. award categories and divisions throughout the year.

“Despite challenges caused by the pandemic, we received applications representing 522 Thoroughbreds competing in more than 9,600 classes and divisions during the 2020 award year, including participants in online horse shows,” said Kristin Werner, senior counsel for The Jockey Club and the administrator of T.I.P. “Winners will receive ribbons, prize money, and a variety of prizes, including custom Horseware coolers, halters, bags, keychains, and apparel.”

Thoroughbred Charities of America sponsored the Green OTTB category for Thoroughbreds that last raced in 2018, 2019, or 2020. State-bred or residing performance awards were sponsored by the Canadian Thoroughbred Horse Society – British Columbia Division, British Columbia Thoroughbred Owners and Breeders Association, the Horsemen's Benevolent and Protective Association of British Columbia, and the Washington Thoroughbred Breeders and Owners Association. In addition, the Thoroughbred Aftercare Alliance (TAA) sponsored a performance award for horses adopted from TAA-accredited organizations, and the Retired Racehorse Project (RRP) provided awards for top-placing RRP Makeover Alumni.

Over the next few weeks, the 2020 performance award winners' photos will be posted on the T.I.P. Facebook page at facebook.com/tjctip.

Performance awards will be available once again in 2021 and will be based on results in shows from December 1, 2020, through November 30, 2021. The deadline for submissions is December 20, 2021. Updated forms are available at tjctip.com/About/TBPAF.

Created and announced in October 2011, T.I.P. recognizes and rewards the versatility of the Thoroughbred through sponsorship of Thoroughbred classes and high point awards at sanctioned horse shows, performance awards, a recreational riding program, Championship horse shows and non-competition awards. Additional information about T.I.P. is available at tjctip.com and on the T.I.P. Facebook page at facebook.com/tjctip.

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Kentucky Legislature Broadens Definition Of Property Destruction To Include Livestock

The Kentucky Equine Education Project (KEEP), Kentucky's equine economic advocate, released the following statement regarding the Kentucky Legislature's passage of HB 229:

“We applaud the Kentucky Legislature's passage of HB 229. By broadening the definition of property destruction crime to include livestock, this legislation is a big step forward in further deterring the abuse of horses. KEEP has long been a leader in advocating for the health and welfare of Kentucky's horses and is wholeheartedly supportive of this legislation.

“KEEP is grateful to Representative Matt Koch for his work to advance this legislation. Representative Koch is a champion for Kentucky's horse industry and community and we appreciate his work to ensure that the horse industry's $5.2 billion economic impact on the state continues to grow.”

ABOUT KEEP
The Kentucky Equine Education Project, Kentucky's equine economic advocate, is a not-for-profit grassroots organization created in 2004 to preserve, promote and protect Kentucky's signature multi-breed horse industry. KEEP is committed to ensuring Kentucky remains the horse capital of the world, including educating Kentuckians and elected officials of the importance of the horse industry to the state. KEEP was the driving force in the establishment of the Kentucky Breeders Incentive Fund, which has paid out more than $177 million to Kentucky breeders since its inception in 2006, and pari-mutuel wagering on historical horse racing, which has been responsible for more than $50 million to purses and more than $24 million to the Kentucky Thoroughbred Development Fund.

KEEP works to strengthen the horse economy in Kentucky through our statewide network of citizen advocates. To learn more about how you can become a member or support our work, please visit www.horseswork.com.

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