The findings of the highly anticipated 2023 Equine Economic Impact Survey have been officially released by the American Horse Council. The results shed a light on the significant and robust contributions of the equine industry to the U.S. economy. The survey offers a comprehensive overview of the economic impact and trends within the equine sector and highlights how it reaches far beyond the pastures and ranch land across the country.
Month: February 2024
Charles Marsh Jr., 75, dies
Charles E. Marsh Jr., 75, a lifelong horseman, died Jan. 29, 2024, following a long battle with cancer.
Dr. Andy Roberts reelected as District 6B director
Incumbent U.S. Trotting Association Director Dr. Andy Roberts has defeated challenger Steve Stewart by a count of 133-97 in the District 6B election. Dr. Roberts will commence his new term at the seating of the Board of Directors in Columbus, OH on Saturday, March 9.
Guy Rion, 69, dies
Guy Franklin Rion, 69, died Jan. 25, 2024, at the University of Kentucky Albert B. Chandler hospital in Lexington, Ky.
DSOA to conduct ninth annual stallion service auction
The Delaware Standardbred Owners Association will conduct its ninth annual stallion service auction with the proceeds going to PACE, the DSOA’s political action committee.
John Reese, 73, dies
John Roberts Reese, 73, died Jan. 29, 2024, in Corning, Iowa.
Italian trotter is world’s fastest so far in 2024
The 6-year-old Italian trotter Cosmo Spritz, with Andrea Farolfi, won in 1:52.2f Wednesday afternoon (Jan. 31) at the La Maura track in Milan.