R6AQHA

Region 6 AQHA welcomes you to their website!

2010 R6 AQHA Regional Championship Show
July 8-11, 2010

Thank you to our 2010 Exhibitors, Vendors, Sponsors and Volunteers!!

A Special Thank you to the "Ladies" of the Ladies Western Pleasure for Breast Cancer Donations.

Horses & Riders Needed for Training Clinics at Equine Affaire!

September 3rd Deadline Quickly Approaching

• Have a horse with trailer troubles? Try Monty Roberts.
• Interested in dressage expertise? Work with Betsy Steiner or Jane Savoie..
• Get the low-down on driving from Muffy Seaton.
• Looking to gain confidence and control? Try Julie Goodnight.
• Would you like Chris Cox to give your horse it's first ride?
• Want to improve your reining spins and stops? Work with Stacy Westfall.
• Try Steve Edwards for tips to improve your mule and donkey training.
• Need help with your barrel horse? Try Marlene McRae.
• Want to gain jumping tips from Daniel Stewart?
• Maximize your western pleasure horse with Robin Gollehon.
• Learn cutting secrets from Aaron Ralston.
• Garner tips for gaited horse training with coaching from Brenda Imus.
• Preparing your horse for the trail? Get tips from Aaron Ralston.
  
  QUESTIONS ABOUT RIDE WITH THE BEST? Contact Paula Woodward at (740) 845-0085 ext. 109 or pwoodward@equineaffaire.com

Canada Imposes Additional Import Restrictions on Horses

Horse owners should be aware that Canada has imposed additional requirements on horses entering from the U.S. because of the outbreak of Vesicular Stomatitis (VS) in Arizona. This is the first outbreak of VS in the US in 2010. The U.S. Department of Agriculture and the Arizona Department of Agriculture are conducting an epidemiological investigation into the outbreak. The premises where the virus was discovered is under quarantine.
Several states have also imposed movement restrictions on horses from Arizona. For more information regarding possible State movement restrictions please contact your State Animal Health Official.

Canadian Restrictions
Canada is now prohibiting the importation of all horses from Arizona. In addition, horse owners shipping their horses into Canada from any other State must include the following certifications on the import permit and Certificate of Veterinary Inspection (CVI) in addition to those already required:

That the horse was inspected by a veterinarian within fifteen (15) days preceding the date of importation;
That the horse has not been in Arizona during the previous twenty-one (21) days;
That the horse has not been on a premise where VS occurred during the 60 days immediately preceding exportation to Canada, nor on a premise adjoining such a premise; and
That the horse tested negative to VS using a cELISA test during the fifteen (15) days prior to importation.
What is Vesicular Stomatitis?

The VS virus causes blister-like lesions in the mouth and on the tongue, lips, nostrils, hooves, and teats. These blisters swell and break, leaving raw tissue that may cause the animals to refuse to eat or drink and show signs of lameness, according to the Arizona Department of Agriculture. Severe weight loss usually follows.

Humans can also be infected with VS by handling affected animals. While horses, swine and cattle are most at risk, other animals may also contract the disease.

R6AQHA MISSION STATEMENT

The R6AQHA EXISTS FOR THE PURPOSE OF UNITING ALL AFFILIATES IN REGION 6 INTO ONE SOURCE TO REACH ALL CURRENT AND POTENTIAL AMERICAN QUARTER HORSE OWNERS.

R6AQHA will create and develop regional programs, ACTIVITIES and EVENTS to benefit each affiliates in REGION 6 equally.

R6AQHA is to be an effective fundraising group by using a regional approach.