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On June 3, 2026, the U.S. Department of Agriculture confirmed New World Screwworm in the umbilical area of a calf in Zavala County, Texas. This expansion into the United States is alarming and US Equestrian wants to make sure you know about the potential risks of this parasitic fly to horses. Detailed information is available by using the following link: https://www.usef.org/compete/regulation/drugs-medications/new-world-screwworm Please also make yourself familiar with the rules established by your state authorities concerning the transportation of horses from affected areas.

Many horse owners become acutely aware of Equine Herpesvirus (EHV) when there’s an outbreak or a reported positive test in your local community. The reality is that EHV is a permanent part of the equine environment – not just at horse shows, but across the population. Virtually all horses are exposed to the EHV-1 virus at a young age, and the virus hides out (is “latent”) in most horses without causing symptoms. The virus is intermittently shed from healthy horses into the environment, particularly in times of stress, and this is

From USEF: As the designated national governing body for 29 breeds and disciplines, US Equestrian stands at the heart of equestrian sport in this country. Over the last two decades, equestrian sport has grown larger, more complex, and more visible than ever before. With this growth comes not only opportunity, but also an immense responsibility — to protect the welfare of horses and athletes, to uphold fairness and integrity of competition, and to ensure that equestrian sport thrives for generations to come. Our members have told us they want to

USEF requires that the microchip must be implanted in the left nuchal ligament of the horse as detailed in their rules. Microchips implanted in any other location (i.e. the tongue) will not meet this requirement, and the horse would need to get a second chip.

You are accessing the AWR Website which has been redesigned to enhance the experience for our valued current and new members. Enjoy the special “Members-Only” perks once you have paid your member dues directly online and opt to create a website user account. Members with a website account can use the Members Area to update their information, renew their membership more easily, and submit photos of their horses to our new public Photo Gallery. If you have already renewed your membership for 2025 and would like to create a website

On March 4, 2025 the United States enacted a 25% blanket tariff on all Canadian goods entering the country. While the measure has been tabled until April 2, if implemented, it will apply to purebred breeding and racing animals, including live horses, each time they cross the border. Exporting mares for breeding to the US: If the mare was born (“originated”) in the US, the tariff does not apply. If the mare was (“originated”) in another country, the tariff applies and must be paid upon entry into the US.