20/ NOVEMBER 2019 THE RIDER INSIDE


AQHA News ..........................20 CQHA News ..........................20 OQHA News ..........................21 EOQHA..................................22 QROOI News.........................23


AQHA Director’s Re- port


added to respond to customer calls, and the option to speak with a receptionist is available. For calls regarding registration related topics, membership, records, billing and other transac- tions, a team is available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Central Monday-Friday at 806-376-4811 (U.S. cus- tomers) or 806-731-6940 (inter- national customers). Direct lines for the most frequently contacted departments are also available for members to contact AQHA.


Albuterol Becomes a Banned Substance Beginning January 1,


By Kathy Patterson AQHA Director


AQHA Call Options AQHA has revised the


menu options in the Association’s phone system, to better serve their customers. When customers call AQHA, they will be pre- sented with new menu options that more efficiently match them with the representative who can best assist with their needs, in- cluding inquiries about work al- ready submitted to AQHA. In addition, more staff has been


2020, albuterol will be consid- ered a prohibited substance per AQHA Rule VIO401. Albuterol is a selective beta-2 adrenergic agonist that has similar systemic effects as Clenbuterol, such as in- creasing lean muscle mass. Ear- lier this year, the American Racing Commissioners Interna- tional implemented a no allow- able limit of detection for albuterol in American Quarter Horse racehorses. To establish consistency across disciplines, al- buterol was added to the list of prohibited substances to prevent it from becoming an emerging problem in our show horses. With this change in classi-


fication, albuterol is no longer re- portable on a medication report form. Therefore, horses, at all AQHA shows, including those


competing at AQHA champi- onship shows, must be clear of albuterol on or before January 1. To avoid a positive test, AQHA is recommending a minimum 60- day withdrawal time. The penalties for positive


albuterol tests are as follows: First Offense = $2,500 fine, dis- qualification of horse and 90-day suspension of responsible party. Second Offense = $5,000 fine, disqualification of horse and one- year suspension of responsible party. Third Offense = $10,000 fine, disqualification of horse and five-year suspension of responsi- ble party. The penalties referenced


above also apply to positive tests of other prohibited drugs. A bronchodilator,


buterol, is a legitimate and valu- able medication used by veterinarians to treat horses with breathing difficulties when using a nebulizer. When injected, al- buterol has the ability to act as a beta-2 adrenergic agonist to in- crease lean muscle mass in equines. Similarly to Clenbuterol,


illicit albuterol usage has been linked to the racing industry. However, regardless of disci- pline, its usage is prohibited whether on the racetrack or in the show arena in efforts to protect the welfare and integrity of the American Quarter Horse.


Positive Tests for Cannabis Products Will Result in Viola- tion


The American Quarter


Horse drug-testing process has protected the welfare of the horse and integrity of competition for more than 40 years. Each year, new products appear on the equine supplement market claim- ing to enhance a horse’s perform- ance. Over the past several years, cannabinoids, also known as CBD, have gained increased at- tention worldwide and have be- come nearly mainstream. Beginning January 1,


2020, American Quarter Horses competing at AQHA-approved shows that test positive for natu- ral


cannabinoids, al- cannabinoids and


synthetic other


cannabimimetics will be consid- ered in violation of AQHA Rule VIO401.1, which prohibits any stimulant, depressant, tranquil- izer or sedative that could affect the performance of a horse. Ana- lytical methods have been imple- mented to detect CBD and similar cannabinoids, which are listed as AQHA prohibited sub- stances. Cannabinoids are not categorized as therapeutic med- ications and are not medications or substances whose use can be reported to show management with a medication report form. Caution is important when using these products, as their composi-


The Canadian Quarter Horse Association is an affiliate of the AQHA. Annual membership is


on-line, visit the CQHA web site: www.cqha.ca, and choose


Choose “Affiliates” to link to provincial Quarter Horse & Racing Association sites. Contact: CQHA President,


Wayne Burwash, ph: 403-246-8283, email: president@cqha.ca


tion widely varies and may not represent what their label claims, and there is no regulatory over- sight from the United States Food and Drug Administration, nor guarantee of safety in horses. Un- like prescription medications, there are no requirements for consistency with label concentra- tion claims. Further, published literature does not currently exist noting detection/retention times of these substances in horses, be- cause inconsistencies in concen- tration often differ between batches from the same manufac- turer. Thus, owners and/or train- ers are advised to immediately discontinue any use of these sub- stances to ensure compliance, ef- fective January 1, 2020. The safest course of action for an owner or trainer is to consult a veterinarian regarding all horse health concerns, have a veterinar- ian diagnose any illness, and then prescribe FDA-approved prod- ucts to treat the horse accord- ingly.


The drug-testing process


ensures that the American Quar- ter Horse is treated humanely, with dignity, respect and compas- sion at all times, which is a tenet of the Association’s mission statement. Certain medications in re-


sponsible dosages align with the mission of AQHA animal welfare policies; however, they must be in accordance with AQHA rules.


There are two resources at mem- bers’ disposal, the AQHA Hand- book of Rules and Regulations and the Therapeutic Medication Hotline


“Membership” section.


free to current members of AQHA. To enroll


(1-800-633-2472),


staffed by United States Eques- trian Federation representatives. Coming soon, AQHA will pub- lish a Drugs and Medication Guidebook. For questions re- garding the drug-testing process, please refer to the AQHA Hand- book (VIO300-VIO 305, pages 40-41) or contact AQHA.


Rule-Change Change Propos- als


AQHA members have


until December 31, 2019, to sub- mit rule-change proposals for the 2020 convention, but if you be- lieve there is a need for a major rule change, members are en- couraged to submit items earlier to give Association staff and/or committees and councils more time to prepare materials and communicate potential changes before the convention in March 2020.


Download and complete


the rule-change proposal form at www.aqha.com/aqha-rulebook.


Till next time if I can be of


assistance, please contact me at: Phone: (519) 345-2861, or by e- mail at: tbrkathy@hsfx.ca.


Canadian Hans Hansma Inducted Into AQHA Hall Of Fame


September 23, 2019 — Calgary, AB — Induction into the Ameri- can Quarter Horse Hall of Fame is the highest honour that can be bestowed by the American Quar- ter Horse Association. Those chosen for induction are recog- nized for their lifetime of accom- plishments and service. No one is more deserving of this honour than the late Hans Hansma of Al- berta, Canada. Hans was in- ducted into the AQHA Hall of Fame on March 10, 2019. Hansma was a leg-


endary American Quarter Horse breeder who helped found the Quarter Horse Association of Al- berta and promoted American Quarter Horses in Europe. He was a founding director of the Al- berta Stakes and Futurities Asso- ciation, which became the Canadian Supreme, the largest western performance event in Canada for many years. Hans was also a founding director of the Alberta Reined Cow Horse Association and the Junior Quar- ter Horse Association of Alberta. He has been inducted into the Canadian Supreme Hall of Fame. In 2002, Hansma was posthu- mously honored with a distin- guished service award from The Horse Industry Association of Al- berta.


Hans had an Equi-Stat


record of roughly $169,000 as a breeder and about $20,000 as an owner; however, many of his ac- complishments in horse breeding and ownership pre-date Equi-Stat


can Quarter Horse, Lucky Five, in 1963. Since then he owned or was in partnership on many top American Quarter Horses, such as Doc’s Jack Frost, Super Holi- day, Super Joe, Lightning War, Doc O Dude, Heza Quincy Dan and Peps Mr Doc. It is estimated that Hans individually or in part- nership bred more than 2,000 quarter horses.Hans Hansma can be described as “a horseman with an eye for a good horse and an emphasis on soundness.” Hans died June 2,


1996, but his legacy lives on in his five sons.Three of Hansma’s sons, Winston, Paul and Gerry, are National Cutting Horse Asso- ciation Hall of Fame Riders. Winston Hansma, residing in Weatherford,Texas, is the earner of over $2.3 million and Paul Hansma, residing in Fort Worth, Texas, is the earner of more than


$6 million. Both are also NCHA Futurity and Derby Open Cham- pions. Gerry who still calls Granum, Alberta home, is the earner of over $1.3 million and is also a Canadian Supreme and Calgary Stampede champion. Paul Hansma bred 1994 NCHA Open Horse of the Year Hicapoo $446,712, who was out of Super Poo, a Hans Hansma family- owned mare. Hans believed that a


person should always “be willing to lend a helping hand.” It was this conviction coupled with his strong work ethic, honesty, in- tegrity and unselfish passion for the breed that resulted in him leaving a remarkable legacy to the American Quarter Horse in- dustry, particularly in Canada, Europe and Australia. He worked tirelessly behind the scenes, at home and abroad, to promote the


American Quarter Horse and to develop organizations and events designed to advance the breed. Hats off


to Hans Hansma, an incredible Canadian!


Article content by: Karen Cook, CQHA Director To view the full slate


of: 2019 Hall of Fame Inductees: Horses & People


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https://www.aqha.com/hall-of- fame


To learn more about


the impact the American Quarter Horse Hall of Fame watch the video featuring the King Ranch: AQHF Hall of Fame - This is Who We


Are - https://youtu.be/ze7HUaCGsyU


Hans and Henny Hansma (family photo) records. Born February 21,


1917, Hans grew up with an in- stinctive relationship with horses stemming from his childhood in Friesland, Netherlands. After WWII Hans and his wife, Henny, emigrated from Holland to


Canada and built a 2,000 acre farming operation - Bar H5 Cut- bank Farms - near Granum, Al- berta where they raised five sons. Hans’ son, Paul, recalled his fa- ther getting into horse breeding after his children were born. Hansma bought his first Ameri-


AQHA Hall of Fame & Museum. Image from AQHA


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